INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
a domestic commercial aircraft industry after Western sanctions hobbled its aviation sector.The SJ-100 must reportedly replace 40
foreign-made components and undergo around 200 test flights to assess performance, safety and efficiency before it can be certified for mass
said Vadim Badekha, CEO of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), which took over the SJ-100 project last year following production delays and
safety concerns.The PD-8 engine is expected to receive certification this fall, according to United Engine Corporation CEO Alexander
June, Trade and Industry Minister Anton Alikhanov said
has pledged more than $2.7 billion to develop domestic aircraft, including the SJ-100 and MC-21
Chemezov said mass production of the MC-21 is expected to begin in 2026.Authorities in Russia aim to manufacture over 600 aircraft by 2030
to replace its aging Western-built fleet, but concerns remain over production capacity and delivery timelines.
