Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) approved the upgraded variant of the Tupolev Tu-214 narrowbody. The decision followed a positive

This aircraft is crucial for testing and replacing imported components with Russian-made systems.

United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has conducted the maiden flight of a newly built Tupolev Tu-214 from its manufacturing site in Kazan. The flight marks the

The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade has extended its program to restore the airworthiness of Tu-204/214, Il-96, and An-124 aircraft from 2024 to 2027,

Single type certificate will simplify maintenance and modifications as the Tu-214 fills a temporary gap while newer Russian airliners struggle to reach production scale

Russian manufacturer also claims certification work is advancing on MC-21, SJ-100 and Il-114-300 programs

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Russia’s once-vast civil aircraft manufacturing sector has nearly ground to a halt. Despite having inherited around two

Aviation News – Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency has approved a modified Tupolev Tu-214 featuring domestically produced systems, enabling serial production and future deliveries to Russian airlines. The approval was confirmed on December 27, 2025, after United Aircraft Corporation received certification for a major change to the aircraft’s standard design. The update replaces previously foreign-sourced components with Russian-made avionics and systems, aligning the program with national industrial and regulatory requirements.