Aircraft
MC-21 Flight Testing Resumes following Covid Pause
The Irkut-designed MC-21 narrowbody has now completed more than 300 test flights.
The second Irkut MC-21 takes off for a test flight. (Photo: Irkut)
The second Irkut MC-21 takes off for a test flight. (Photo: Irkut)

The Irkut MC-21-300 resumed regular test flights outside Moscow on Thursday following an interruption in the program caused by Covid-19-related recommendations from Russian authorities.