Russia updates domestic aircraft delivery schedules: the main serial deliveries are expected in 2027.
Russia continues to implement the import substitution program for civil aviation, which provides for domestic passenger aircraft production. Initial plans called for production of up to 1,000 aircraft by 2030, but delivery dates have been repeatedly changed. The main focus now is on completing certification of new models, organizing mass production and preparing airlines to operate Russian aircraft.
According to published reports, the Kazan Aviation Plant has adjusted its production plans for the Tu-214. The production of five aircraft is expected for 2027, although much higher figures have been talked about in the past. Instead of the 55 aircraft initially planned by the end of 2027, the total delivery could be about 10 units. At the same time, the long-term production development plan previously provided for the production of at least 70 Tu-214 aircraft by 2030.
Special attention is paid to the preparation for serial production of MS-21, SJ-100 and Il-114-300. These models are seen as the basis of the future Russian passenger aircraft fleet, but their commercial deliveries are still behind original schedules.
For the MS-21 and the import-replaced SJ-100, the primary reference point is 2027. The planes go through the necessary testing and certification stages, and the manufacturers continue to prepare for serial production. For the regional IL-114-300, a gradual increase in production is also expected, including the delivery of three aircraft by the end of 2027.
The development of the domestic aircraft industry remains one of the important areas of Russian industrial policy. The delay is due to the need to create our own aviation components, complete tests and organize production chains.