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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

UAC starts Tu-214 deliveries; plans four jets in 2026 and targets 20 by decade’s end

United Aircraft Corporation says it has begun delivering an updated Tu-214 passenger jet—an import-substituted, “fully Russian” configuration. UAC CEO Vadim Badekha says production is set for four aircraft in 2026 for special customers, with the program later aiming for 20 total by the end of the decade, while certification work for multiple Russian airliner programs continues.

2026-06-03T03:28:45.342597-07:00
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

The Season of the European Slot Delay is Upon Us: What Airline Passengers Need to Know

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Every year, like clockwork, it arrives on cue. Across Europe, airline passengers settle into their seats, the aircraft doors close, and everything appears ready for departure.

2026-06-03T04:56:55.812154-07:00