Russia's largest airline is looking to purchase several hundred domestically produced aircraft. The Aeroflot group is already the largest operator of Russian-made jetliners and recently announced plans to raise 185.2 billion roubles ($3 billion) in an emergency share issue.

Sources from the airline, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, indicated that Aeroflot is looking to place a 300-strong order with Russian-owned United Aircraft Corporation. The news comes as Russian carriers increasingly struggle to find parts for Airbus and Boeing aircraft in the country.

Aeroflot is reportedly looking to purchase the upcoming Irkut MC-21 medium-range aircraft jet, which will carry more than 200 passengers when it enters service later this year. The aircraft was initially scheduled to enter service in 2016 but has faced a series of setbacks.

Most recently, ongoing sanctions have required Russia to produce homegrown composite materials, develop radio and intercom equipment, and shift all focus to domestically produced parts and materials, including sourcing new engines for the upcoming line.

The initially scheduled production version MC-21-300 was due to be powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1000G engines. However, in April, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov announced that the new Russian narrowbody flagship project would continue with only the homegrown engine option.

The move means Rossiya Airlines and other carriers must now wait for the MC-21-310, powered by the homegrown Aviadvigatel PD-14, built by the United Engine Corporation (UEC).
https://www.google.com/amp/s/simpleflying.com/aeroflot-russian-aircraft-order/amp/

This is officially the biggest aircraft order purchase in history

shogsman:
Russia's largest airline is looking to purchase several hundred domestically produced aircraft. The Aeroflot group is already the largest operator of Russian-made jetliners and recently announced plans to raise 185.2 billion roubles ($3 billion) in an emergency share issue.

Sources from the airline, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, indicated that Aeroflot is looking to place a 300-strong order with Russian-owned United Aircraft Corporation. The news comes as Russian carriers increasingly struggle to find parts for Airbus and Boeing aircraft in the country.

Aeroflot is reportedly looking to purchase the upcoming Irkut MC-21 medium-range aircraft jet, which will carry more than 200 passengers when it enters service later this year. The aircraft was initially scheduled to enter service in 2016 but has faced a series of setbacks.

Most recently, ongoing sanctions have required Russia to produce homegrown composite materials, develop radio and intercom equipment, and shift all focus to domestically produced parts and materials, including sourcing new engines for the upcoming line.

The initially scheduled production version MC-21-300 was due to be powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1000G engines. However, in April, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov announced that the new Russian narrowbody flagship project would continue with only the homegrown engine option.

The move means Rossiya Airlines and other carriers must now wait for the MC-21-310, powered by the homegrown Aviadvigatel PD-14, built by the United Engine Corporation (UEC).
https://www.google.com/amp/s/simpleflying.com/aeroflot-russian-aircraft-order/amp/

I love Russia... How I wish biafra will be like Russia.. Self sustaining

ariesbull:
I love Russia... How I wish biafra will be like Russia.. Self sustaining

E go be.

But, why Biafra?

Why not Niger Delta Republic

The west thinks they own this earth..

URAA URAA URAA RUSSIA.

Nerogaming01:


E go be.

But, why Biafra?

Why not Niger Delta Republic

those ones are busy sippin kaikai and bursting pipelines shouting our oyel

Most recently, ongoing sanctions have required Russia to produce homegrown composite materials, develop radio and intercom equipment, and shift all focus to domestically produced parts and materials, including sourcing new engines for the upcoming line.

Talk of a blessing in disguise