Red Wings Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of another Tupolev Tu-214, further strengthening its operations with the Russian-built narrowbody. The aircraft, registered RA-64549, officially entered service after receiving its airworthiness certificate, following a comprehensive modernization of all systems and components.
Russia’s government, under the direction of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, has announced plans to invest a minimum of $8.5 billion over the next six years into its Aircraft and Helicopter Manufacturing initiative. This federal project is a strategic part of Russia’s broader industrial development plan, aimed at increasing domestic aerospace production capacity and reducing dependency on foreign suppliers.
Russia has announced plans to significantly increase the production rate of its TU-214 narrowbody aircraft to 20 units per year by 2027–2028, marking a strategic push to bolster domestic aircraft manufacturing capacity. The decision aligns with Russia’s broader objective to reduce reliance on Western-built aircraft, particularly as ongoing sanctions and international restrictions limit access to parts, services, and…
Aeroflot Group, one of Russia’s leading airline groups, has announced ambitious plans to strengthen its fleet with the delivery of over 100 MC-21 aircraft by 2030. This significant commitment is part of a broader order for 339 Russian-built aircraft, which also includes 210 MC-21, 89 SJ-100, and 40 TU-214 aircraft.
Aeroflot (Russia) has revised its timeline for the delivery of the MS-21 aircraft, with the first units now expected to arrive in 2026. This adjustment comes amidst significant changes in the production schedule for engines that will power the SJ-100, MS-21, and Tu-214 aircraft models.
