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

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

Discovered 2026-09-22T23:35:04.391893-07:00 | 2026-09-22T23:35:04.391893-07:00

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  • The order expands Aeroflot’s planned MC-21 fleet to 108 aircraft, making the program central to the airline’s future narrowbody strategy.
  • Deliveries of the 90-aircraft batch are scheduled for 2029–2032, providing a long-term production and fleet-planning signal for United Aircraft Corp.
  • The agreement underscores the MC-21’s role in Russia’s import-substitution strategy amid sanctions, with the planned fleet previously reported at 108 aircraft.

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