• Upgrading of the Tupolev-214 for intra Russia flights ...

    From Aviation HQ@2:292/854 to All on Thu Jan 1 23:35:24 2026
    Russia has approved serial production of the upgraded Tupolev Tu-214, marking a major step in reviving its domestic civil aviation industry.

    Certified by Rosaviatsia, the aircraft now features fully Russian-made avionics, safety systems, and PS-90A engines under an import-substitution program.

    Production at the Kazan Aircraft Plant will ramp up steadily, with output expected to reach up to 20 aircraft annually by 2027.

    The Tu-214 is intended to support airlines like Aeroflot amid reduced access to Western jets. Officials say the program strengthens industrial self-reliance, job creation, and long-term aerospace capability.

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