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SibNIA secures type certificate to modernize Soviet-era Antonov An-2 biplanes

Russia’s Siberian aviation research institute SibNIA says it has secured a type certificate for the Antonov An-2 biplane design, enabling modernization of Soviet-era An-2s still in service nearly 80 years after the aircraft’s maiden flight. The work is aimed at keeping the legacy platform operational through updated capabilities.

Discovered 2026-07-13T01:29:05.425230-07:00 | 2026-07-13T01:29:05.425230-07:00

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  • Type certification clears a regulatory path for aftermarket or engineering upgrades to a still-active legacy fleet, turning ad hoc modification into a standardized, supportable program.
  • With An-2s remaining in service long after first flight, this signals sustained demand for airworthiness-compliant modernization rather than fleet replacement.
  • The certificate-driven approach may reshape upgrade economics and lifecycle planning for operators relying on rugged, short-field biplane operations.

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