Can Russia “Russify” The Irkut MC-21 To Avoid Sanctions?
Given current events, could Russia accelerate the “Russification” of its upcoming MC-21 airliner, to get around international sanctions? As we have seen, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused an international outcry. The immediate result was the implementation of a...
Russian MC-21 Flies With Russian Composite Wings
Irkut completed another MC-21 prototype, the first one to fly with a wing made from Russian materials and using a new manufacturing process. Certification for the MC-21 is still underway. The aircraft promises to be a comfortable and very efficient alternative to...
MC-21 Freighter Possible, Volga-Dnepr Launch Customer?
Irkut is pondering a freighter version of their upcoming MC-21. It would be the first factory-built single-aisle freighter in over 20 years! The project includes a potential partner in Volga-Dnepr Group, a major holding company with multiple cargo operators. They...
