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Russia Today
29-04-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
New entirely Russian-made airliner makes successful test flight (VIDEO)
The latest prototype of Russia's domestically built MC-21 aircraft, assembled using entirely Russian-made components, took to the skies for the first time, state-run defense and technology giant Rostec announced on Tuesday. The flight marked the beginning of factory fine-tuning tests for the single-aisle jet. The program to replace all Western-made parts in domestic passenger aircraft was launched in response to sweeping sanctions imposed on Russia's aviation industry by the US and EU following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. The jet took off from the Irkutsk Aviation Plant airfield and spent an hour and 15 minutes in the air, attaining a speed of 580 kilometers per hour and an altitude of 3,000 meters before landing successfully, the company said. It said all systems operated flawlessly. Rostec stated that the aircraft is equipped with the PD-14 – the first next-generation turbofan aircraft engine developed in modern Russia. The company noted that its United Engine Corporation implemented sixteen critical technologies in its development, including the creation of new materials, coatings, and design solutions aimed at replacing foreign-made engines. The MC-21 is the first narrow-body, medium-haul passenger jet designed and built in Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union. With a seating capacity ranging from 163 to 211 passengers, the plane is expected to fill the niche once occupied by the iconic Tu-154, and currently dominated by foreign models. 'Our aircraft manufacturers have done tremendous work, replacing around 80 foreign systems and components to eliminate dependence on sanctions and foreign suppliers,' said Oleg Evtushenko, Executive Director and member of Rostec's Management Board. Evtushenko added that the MC-21 is expected to replace Airbus and Boeing airliners in Russian skies, and that combined with the PD-14 engines, the aircraft is meant to deliver low operating costs and strong economic performance for airlines. Among other domestically developed aircraft are the Sukhoi Superjet New – an all-Russian-component version of the SSJ 100 regional jet, which made its first test flight earlier this month – and the Tu-214, a narrow-body, twin-engine, medium-haul airliner.
Russia Today
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Russia Today
Fully import-substituted Russian Superjet makes first test flight (VIDEO)
The latest prototype of Russia's new SJ-100 Superjet airliner, built entirely from domestically produced components, has successfully completed its first test flight, state-owned defense conglomerate Rostec has announced. The program to replace all Western-made parts on the regional passenger aircraft was launched in response to the sweeping sanctions imposed Russia's aviation industry by the US and EU after the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. The third prototype of the Superjet took to the skies in the city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur in Russia's Far East, Rostec said in a statement on Wednesday. During the test, the fully import-substituted plane demonstrated good controllability and stability in the air, the statement read. All Russian-made systems on the aircraft operated consistently, it added. According to Rostec, the 40-minute flight took place at an altitude of up to 3,000 meters. The plane, equipped with Russian PD-8 engines developed by the United Engine Corporation, reached a speed of up to 500kph. 'The program of import substitution in relation to the Superjet aircraft has entered the home stretch. The Rostec conglomerate has done a massive job. About 40 foreign systems and units have been replaced on the airliner, including the most important component – the engines,' Vladimir Artyakov, Rostec's first deputy general director, said. The first prototype of the SJ-100, mostly built with domestically produced components and equipped with Russian-French SaM146 engines, began testing in 2024. This March, a version of the plane with Russian PD-8 engines got off the ground. United Engine Corporation CEO Vadim Badekha called the Superjet test flight 'a historical event… that will become an important step towards strengthening the technological independence of our country and make a significant contribution to the development of the domestic aircraft manufacturing industry.' According to Badekha, certification tests of the Superjet are expected to be completed by the end of the year, meaning deliveries of the aircraft to Russian carriers could begin in 2026.
Russia Today
17-03-2025
- Automotive
- Russia Today
Russian Superjet makes milestone test flight (VIDEO)
A prototype of Russia's new SJ-100 superjet, equipped with domestically produced engines, has successfully completed its first test flight, the state-owned Rostec corporation announced on Monday. Russia's aviation industry has faced increasing pressure to replace Western-made components due to sanctions imposed after the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. In response, the SJ-100 program was developed to eliminate foreign reliance, replacing around 40 imported systems with Russian alternatives, including avionics, landing gear, auxiliary power units, and control systems. The PD-8 engine, domestically developed by the United Engine Corporation, is a crucial element of this effort. According to Rostec, the SuperJet remained airborne for approximately 40 minutes during the test flight, reaching a speed of 500kph and an altitude of 3,000 meters. Engineers assessed the gas-dynamic stability of the PD-8 engines under various conditions. The engines performed steadily and the flight objectives were met in full, according to Rostec. The company's CEO, Sergey Chemezov, emphasized the significance of the milestone for Russian aviation, noting that 'today's flight confirms the accuracy of our engineering calculations and the high readiness of the aircraft.' 'This project has been implemented within an extremely tight timeframe by global aviation standards. After 2022, we essentially had to reassemble the Superjet from scratch. The engine is one of the key components of this import substitution program – it is the 'heart' of the aircraft,' Chemezov added. The head of the Federal Air Transport Agency Rosaviatsiya, Dmitry Yadrov, also underlined the importance of the SJ-100 with PD-8 engines for certification purposes, noting that domestically produced aircraft are vital for ensuring Russian airlines' independence from foreign equipment and parts. According to Yadrov, the nation's air traffic is projected to increase by 1.5 times by 2030, making the SJ-100 a key element in expanding domestic air travel. The Superjet SJ-100 is a Russian regional passenger aircraft that was initially developed with several foreign components. Following the 2022 sanctions, Sukhoi announced the development of a fully domestically built version of the aircraft, marking a major step toward achieving technological self-sufficiency in Russia's aviation industry.
