This order may signal Russia's commitment to establishing a domestic commercial aviation industry, which could reduce dependence on Western suppliers. The MC-21 program suggests a shift towards self-sufficiency in aircraft production and maintenance, which could have significant implications for the global aerospace market.
Moscow Invests in Domestic Aviation Fleet Amid Sanctions
Aeroflot has signed a contract with Rostec for 90 additional MC-21-310 aircraft, bringing the total number of MC-21s on order to 108. The deal includes 22 years of after-sales support and is part of Russia’s efforts to establish a sustainable domestic aviation industry. Deliveries are expected to start in 2029 and end in 2032. This development was first reported by an unknown source.
This order may signal Russia's commitment to establishing a domestic commercial aviation industry, which could reduce dependence on Western suppliers. The MC-21 program suggests a shift towards self-sufficiency in aircraft production and maintenance, which could have significant implications for the global aerospace market.
Moscow Invests in Domestic Aviation Fleet Amid Sanctions
Aeroflot has signed a contract with Rostec for 90 additional MC-21-310 aircraft, bringing the total number of MC-21s on order to 108. The deal includes 22 years of after-sales support and is part of Russia’s efforts to establish a sustainable domestic aviation industry. Deliveries are expected to start in 2029 and end in 2032. This development was first reported by an unknown source.