Aircraft
Russia Attempts to Boost Irkut MC-21 Airliner Prospects
The Irkut MC-21 narrowbody jet is expected to make its first flight in 2015, followed by certification in 2017 and deliveries in 2020. The Russian government is targeting it for export.
The Irkut MC-21 narrowbody jet is expected to make its first flight in 2015, followed by certification in 2017 and deliveries in 2020. The Russian government is targeting it for export.

The Russian government is seeking to put in place measures to boost the export prospects of the Irkut-led MC-21 next generation narrowbody jetliner, which is now scheduled to have its maiden flight in 2015, certification in 2017 and availability to airlines in worthwhile numbers from 2020 onwards.

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