MS-21 in the livery of JSC “Rossiya” arrived in Zhukovsky to prepare for joint operation
The prototype MS-21 aircraft of the Irkut Corporation of the United Aircraft Corporation, previously painted in the livery of the Rossiya airline (Aeroflot Group), arrived at the flight test and development complex of the OKB im. A.S. Yakovlev, where preparations for joint pilot operation will take place.
Irkut Corporation and Rossiya Airlines, as part of the pilot joint operation of MC-21 aircraft, plan to train command and instructor staff and instructor pilots, conduct experience in air transportation on typical airliner routes, and also work out operational procedures.
In total, three experienced MS-21 crews will take part in the program, which will be based at the Ramenskoye airfield, where the Flight Test and Development Complex of the OKB im. A.S. Yakovlev.
The pilot operation program is currently being coordinated with the relevant federal departments. At the first stage of piloting will be developed by test pilots of OKB im. A.S. Yakovlev.
MS-21 is a new generation medium-haul passenger aircraft with a capacity of 163 to 211 passengers. The liner is focused on the most demanded segment of the passenger transportation market. The aircraft industry is based on the latest developments in the field of aviation. Advanced aerodynamics, engines and a high-generation system improve flight performance and reduce operating costs compared to comparable products. Aerodynamic excellence is achieved by increasing the expansion of composite materials. The largest in its class size of the fuselage is the expansion of the personal space of passengers.