{"id":158097,"date":"2026-09-19T15:05:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T09:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=158097"},"modified":"2026-09-19T14:05:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T08:35:21","slug":"aeroflot-orders-90-new-russian-mc-21-aircraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/19\/aeroflot-orders-90-new-russian-mc-21-aircraft\/","title":{"rendered":"Aeroflot Orders 90 New Russian MC-21 Aircraft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

MOSCOW-<\/strong> Aeroflot (SU)<\/a> has signed a contract with Russia\u2019s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), Rostec, Aviacapital-Service, and United Engine Corporation (UEC) for 90 additional domestically produced MC-21 aircraft. The deliveries are scheduled between 2029 and 2032.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The order will increase Aeroflot\u2019s planned MC-21 fleet to 108 aircraft, including 18 aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2027 and 2028. The aircraft are intended to support the airline\u2019s operations from Moscow (MOW) and across its domestic and medium-haul network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aeroflot Expands MC-21 Fleet With 90-Aircraft Deal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Russian flag carrier Aeroflot has signed a contract for a second batch of 90 MC-21 aircraft<\/a>, marking a major expansion of its planned fleet of the Russian-built narrow-body jet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rostec announced the agreement, with the signing involving Aeroflot, United Aircraft Corporation, Aviacapital-Service and United Engine Corporation. The ceremony was attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov and Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The contract covers more than the aircraft themselves. It includes flight simulators, crew training and technical support, providing Aeroflot with a broader package for introducing and operating the aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Deliveries Scheduled Through 2032<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aeroflot is scheduled to receive the 90 newly contracted MC-21 aircraft between 2029 and 2032.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline already has plans to receive 18 MC-21 aircraft during 2027 and 2028. With the additional 90 aircraft, Aeroflot is expected to receive 108 MC-21 aircraft in total under the current programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The agreement also provides 22 years of full-service support for all 108 aircraft. This support is intended to cover the aircraft throughout a substantial portion of their operational life and includes technical assistance associated with the fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The long-term support agreement forms part of the overall contract and is separate from the scheduled delivery timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MC-21 Developed for Medium-Haul Operations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The MC-21 is a new-generation narrow-body passenger aircraft designed for medium-haul routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft can carry up to 211 passengers, depending on configuration. Its development forms a central part of Russia\u2019s effort to establish a domestically produced commercial aircraft capable of serving the country\u2019s airline fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MC-21 programme has undergone significant changes since 2022. Russian manufacturers replaced around 80 systems and components with domestically produced alternatives as part of the aircraft\u2019s import-substitution programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the major changes is the use of the Russian-made<\/a> PD-14 engine. Russian-produced composite materials are also being used for the aircraft\u2019s wings and tail assemblies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aeroflot MC-21 Aircraft Already in Production<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seventeen MC-21-310 aircraft intended for Aeroflot are currently at different stages of production in Irkutsk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Production plans call for output to eventually increase to 36 aircraft annually. Higher production rates would be important for meeting Aeroflot\u2019s planned deliveries while supporting broader Russian requirements for domestically produced commercial aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MC-21-310 is the variant associated with the Russian-made PD-14 engine. Its development and certification have involved changes to several major aircraft systems and structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Russian Systems Undergoing Certification Testing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Russia\u2019s Federal Air Transport Agency approved changes to the MC-21\u2019s standard design between 2022 and 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These changes included the installation of the Russian-made PD-14 engine and the use of domestically produced composite wings and tail assemblies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Russian onboard systems have also been undergoing testing since 2025. These systems include hydraulics, avionics, the electrical power system and the auxiliary power unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The certification programme has progressed through more than 120 certification flights conducted on three aircraft. More than 50% of the certification test programme has been completed, according to the information provided by Rostec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft is scheduled to undergo certification in 2027. Certification remains an important milestone before the MC-21 can enter broader commercial service under the planned programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What the 90-Aircraft Order Means for Aeroflot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The additional order gives Aeroflot a long-term plan for introducing a large fleet of MC-21 aircraft into its operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The planned 108-aircraft fleet combines the 18 aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2027 and 2028 with the newly contracted 90 aircraft due between 2029 and 2032.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The agreement also links aircraft deliveries with training, simulators and long-term technical support. This structure is designed to provide Aeroflot with the infrastructure required to operate the aircraft as the fleet expands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The programme will depend on the MC-21 completing certification and production targets being achieved. The planned increase to 36 aircraft per year is therefore an important part of the wider delivery programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MC-21 Development Focuses on Domestic Production<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The MC-21 programme has increasingly focused on replacing foreign-made components with Russian alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The replacement programme covers major aircraft systems as well as propulsion and structural components. The PD-14 engine is a key element of this effort, while Russian-made composite materials have been introduced for the wings and tail assemblies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing of Russian onboard systems is continuing as part of the certification programme. The completion of these tests and the remaining certification work will determine the aircraft\u2019s progress toward commercial operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Aeroflot, the programme represents a planned transition toward a larger fleet of domestically produced narrow-body aircraft. The airline\u2019s 108-aircraft commitment makes it a major operator within the MC-21 programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IRKUTSK, RUSSIA – MAY 28, 2017: A new Russian-made Irkut MC-21-300 twinjet airliner landing after its first test flight at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant airfield. MC-21 is a project of the short- and medium-range (~6,000 km – 3,700 miles) narrow-body jet airliners. Marina Lystseva\/TASS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Aeroflot\u2019s MC-21 Delivery Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Delivery period<\/th>MC-21 aircraft<\/th><\/tr>
2027-2028<\/td>18<\/td><\/tr>
2029-2032<\/td>90<\/td><\/tr>
Total planned<\/strong><\/td>108<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first 18 aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2027 and 2028, while the additional 90 aircraft covered by the latest contract are planned for delivery from 2029 through 2032.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certification and Production Status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The MC-21 programme has completed more than half of its certification test programme, with more than 120 certification flights conducted on three aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seventeen MC-21-310 aircraft for Aeroflot are currently at different production stages in Irkutsk. Production is subsequently planned to rise to 36 aircraft annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft is scheduled to undergo certification in 2027, while testing of Russian-made onboard systems continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aeroflot\u2019s new contract adds 90 MC-21 aircraft to its existing plans, taking its total planned MC-21 fleet to 108 aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled through 2032, supported by a 22-year full-service agreement covering the entire planned fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The programme remains closely linked to MC-21 certification, continued testing of Russian-made systems, and the planned increase in aircraft production. The aircraft\u2019s progress will determine how quickly Aeroflot can introduce the planned fleet into commercial operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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