Alikhanov announced the first flights of the import-substituted MC-21 in 2025.

The first flights of the fully import-substituted MC-21 are planned during the first half of this year. This was announced on March 3 by Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.

"We plan to launch the first flights of fully import-substituted MC-21 aircraft with PD-14 engine and SJ-100 with PD—8 engine during the first half of the year, after which certification flight tests will begin," he said.He noted that 13 MC-21 aircraft are in production. According to him, nine airframes are already ready for installation of the system, and four are at the stage of assembly.

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What this is related to and how it may affect the industry

Earlier, on February 5, Alikhanov said that the first deliveries of Tu-214 aircraft are planned for 2025. In addition, Russia must fully replace all components for this aircraft model, as well as for Superjet and Il-76 aircraft.