Composite Russian Narrowbody Coming Along on Schedule
Russia has issued the first type certificate for the new MC-21-300 passenger aircraft to the Irkut Corporation, a part of the United Aircraft Conglomerate of Russia's Rostec State Corp. The certification proves that the MC-21 meets the requirements for the country's civil aircraft, with the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency also issuing the Design Organization Certificate to Irkut. The MC-21 could change the passenger aircraft duopoly by providing an alternative to Airbus or Boeing competition. The medium-range aircraft seats anywhere from 163 to 211 seats depending on configuration, reportedly offering longer range than competing options in Russia with its recently completed Aviadvigat