Yakovlev MC-21

The Yakovlev MC-21 (until June 2026: also known as Irkut MC-21, Russian: Яковлев МС-21 / Ирку́т МС-21) is a single-aisle airliner, fully developed in Russia by the Yakovlev Corporation (formerly known as Irkut Corporation), a branch of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), itself a 92%-owned subsidiary of Russia's state-owned aviation giant Rostec. The aircraft made its maiden flight on 28 May 2017 from Irkutsk. In December 2021, Russian type certification was granted for the MC-21-300 variant powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1000G engines, ahead of its planned introduction with its launch operator Rossiya. However, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the aircraft was denied European certification in March 2022. After international sanctions against Russia were imposed in 2022, Rosaviatsia announced that the MC-21-300 model powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1000G engines would not enter service, and the MC-21-310 powered by Russian-made Aviadvigatel PD-14 engines would be the only production model. In addition, most components would be designed and built locally by Russian companies, resulting more than 80 per cent of MC-21 parts being produced in Russia. Due to the additional work necessary to integrate the Russian components, the first commercial delivery was delayed until 2027.