Tupolev Tu-124

Russia’s United Aircraft has received approval to begin serial production of the modified Tupolev Tu-214, with future deliveries expected to support domestic airlines such as Aeroflot (SU).

S7 Airlines, a major Russian carrier inked Memorandum of Understanding with United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to buy 100 Tu-214 airliners.

This aircraft marks a significant milestone as the inaugural Soviet airliner equipped with turbofan engines.