The "Tupolev" company is considering increasing the number of passenger seats in the Tu-214 aircraft. This was announced by the company's press service.
Together with the seat manufacturer, we are preparing to conduct mock-ups to ensure an increase in the number of passenger seats according to airline requirements.
S7 Airlines and OAK, as part of a preliminary agreement on the supply of 100 Tu-214s, have determined the cabin layout, which will accommodate up to 213 passengers.
However, with modernization, the weight of the Tu-214 can be reduced by 2.5 tons, and the passenger cabin can be reconfigured for 220 people.
In addition, "Tupolev" has already begun work on creating an aircraft with two crew members and on reducing the liner's weight.
By the end of 2026, KAZ planned to build at least four new Tu-214s. However, at the moment, the plant has delivered only one liner and another one is under assembly.
There is an opinion in the industry that the Tu-214 has remained in the same state as it was 30 years ago, unlike its competitors Boeing 737 and Airbus A320.