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Aeroflot orders 90 additional MC-21-310s, taking planned Russian fleet to 108

Aeroflot has signed a contract with United Aircraft Corp. for 90 additional Yakovlev MC-21-310 narrowbodies, bringing its firm Russian-built orderbook to 108 aircraft. Deliveries of the latest batch are scheduled for 2029–2032, reinforcing the MC-21’s role in Russia’s import-substitution strategy amid sanctions.

Discovered 2026-09-20T17:06:18.195379-07:00 | 2026-09-20T17:06:18.195379-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

The order expands Aeroflot’s planned MC-21 fleet to 108 aircraft, making the airline a central customer for Russia’s domestically produced narrowbody program; the previous order report detailed the associated training, simulator and 22-year support package.
Deliveries scheduled for 2029–2032 provide a long-term demand signal for UAC and the MC-21 supply chain, while also underscoring the program’s role in replacing imported aircraft under sanctions.
The contract converts Aeroflot’s earlier reported intention to acquire 90 more aircraft into a firm commitment, increasing visibility into the carrier’s future fleet strategy.

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