Russian aircraft manufacturer's official, Sergei Chemezov, stated… (самолёт · дальность · полёт)
Russian aircraft manufacturer's official, Sergei Chemezov, stated that the domestic MS-21 aircraft is intended to replace Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft, though this replacement is conditional on those companies returning to the Russian market. The MS-21 has not yet been tested by Russian airlines and is still undergoing certification, with a planned completion date of late 2027.
Consensus
- The MS-21 is intended to be a replacement for Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft
- The replacement is conditional on Boeing and Airbus returning to the Russian market
- The MS-21 has not yet been tested by Russian airlines
- The certification process for the MS-21 is expected to be completed by the end of 2027
Points of divergence
- The MS-21 has officially confirmed its main technical characteristics during flight testing, including a range of 3800 kilometers, which is nearly half of the originally planned range of 6350 kilometers. — fontanka
- The MS-21 is heavier by 6 tons due to import substitution, which negatively impacts its range and passenger capacity, and its economic viability is uncertain. — fontanka
- The MS-21 project has been in development since the early 2000s, with initial plans for a 2012 launch, but has faced repeated delays. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- They haven't tried yet: Cheemezov considers MS-21 a replacement for Boeing and Airbus — Фонтанка
- Chemizov names Russia's MS-21 jetliner as a replacement for Boeing-737 and Airbus A320 — Вести