Serial deliveries will begin in late 2026
Remotorization of "corncobs" is being considered as a temporary alternative to "Baikals"
According to the instruction, deliveries must begin no later than 2026
Characteristics of Russian aviation developments, in particular, the MC-21 and Superjet, are on par with foreign ones
But, despite this and other difficulties, the first five new aircraft will be delivered as early as 2026
This happened after President Vladimir Putin, at the Eastern Economic Forum, demanded explanations from officials regarding the delay in the release of these civilian aircraft. And he stated that it is necessary to accelerate their launch into mass production
The "Baikal" aircraft was proposed to be purchased at a price almost three times higher than the base price
The aircraft will be operated in the Far East
The factory is scheduled to launch in June 2025