Aeroflot firms order for 90 MC-21-310 aircraft from Rostec
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Aeroflot firmed an order for 90 Russian-made MC-21-310 aircraft on September 12, 2026, at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport. The agreement with Rostec includes a 22-year service contract covering simulators, crew training and maintenance. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2029 with an initial batch of 14 aircraft and run through 2032.
Key Facts
- Aeroflot's firm order for MC-21-310 aircraft increased from 18 to 108 units.
- The contract includes a 22-year service agreement covering flight simulators, crew training and maintenance.
- Deliveries are scheduled from 2029 to 2032, with 14 aircraft in 2029, 18 in 2030, 24 in 2031 and 34 in 2032.
- The MC-21-310 variant replaces Pratt & Whitney PW1400G engines and many components with Russian-made alternatives.
Order Details
Aeroflot firmed an order for 90 MC-21-310 aircraft on September 12, 2026, during a press conference at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport. Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared via video link at the announcement. The agreement with Rostec includes a 22-year service contract covering flight simulators, crew training and maintenance. Aeroflot's firm orders for the MC-21 now total 108 aircraft, up from 18 before this announcement.
Delivery Schedule
Deliveries of the 90 aircraft are expected to start in 2029 with an initial batch of 14 units. An additional 18 aircraft would be delivered in 2030, 24 in 2031 and the remaining 34 in 2032. The exact delivery time frame for the remaining MC-21 aircraft Aeroflot has on order is not yet known in detail.
Aircraft Configuration
The MC-21 first flew in 2017 but is not yet certified and has suffered significant delays. Aeroflot will take the MC-21-310 version, in which the original Pratt & Whitney PW1400G engine and a large number of components have been replaced with Russian-made alternatives.
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