
Modernized An-2 Certified in Russia While "Baikal" Remains Grounded
The aircraft was converted into a monoplane with an extended wing

The aircraft was converted into a monoplane with an extended wing

Ministry of Transport instructed to connect trains and buses for passenger transportation

Enthusiasts from Siberia are trying to revive a unique 1958 aircraft

Anton Alikhanov: A bang, comparable to a cannon shot, shatters windows in houses

The Lukhovitsy plant can produce 12 airliners per year but will increase the pace to 20

Sergey Chemezov did not mention the airliner in the plans for serial production

Dmitry Dyakonov: The money could go to testing new technologies

Oleg Smirnov: The aircraft will be able to develop further after engine upgrades

Alikhanov: creating an economical engine in this class is not easy

GosNIIAS began developing the implementation of AI in aircraft control

The Russian turboprop aircraft proved more efficient than the ATR72 and Dash 8 in several parameters

Anton Alikhanov: R&D expected in 2035-2040

None of the airliners have yet received a type certificate

Powerful gadgets will require separate approval from the airline

Alikhanov: the entire fleet of last century's designs must be replaced