Tu-214 production launched in Russia

Russia has completed the certification of the Tu-214 medium-range aircraft and is launching its production. This was announced by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin during his report on the work of the government to the State Duma deputies.

According to the head of the Cabinet, Russian engineers continue to restore competencies in aircraft construction. During 2025, they conducted tests of aircraft using domestic solutions and materials, Mishustin added.

In addition to the Tu-214, the Prime Minister named the MC-21 passenger aircraft, the modified SJ-100, the regional Il-114, and the multipurpose "Baikal" with a Russian engine as key projects in aviation.

At the same time, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) were also developed.
Mikhail Mishustin, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation

In a third of the regions of the Russian Federation, infrastructure for testing UAS has already been deployed, the head of government summarized.

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