MC-21-310 [МС-21-310]

Description

The MC-21-310 [МС-21-310] is a Russian-built, short-to-medium-range narrow-body airliner developed by the Irkut Corporation [Корпорация Иркут], a subsidiary of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) [Объединенная авиастроительная корпорация]. It represents the domestically integrated evolution of the MC-21 family, specifically distinguished by the installation of Russian-made Aviadvigatel PD-14 [Авиадвигатель ПД-14] engines. The airframe utilizes a high proportion of composite materials, including a primary wing structure manufactured through out-of-autoclave infusion, intended to compete with international single-aisle aircraft standards. Commercial activity is focused on the Russian domestic market as part of a state-mandated transition away from foreign-built airframes. The primary customer is the Aeroflot Group [Аэрофлот], with Rossiya Airlines [Авиакомпания «Россия»] positioned as the lead operator. Sales are largely facilitated through state-backed leasing entities such as the State Transport Leasing Company (GTLK) [Государственная транспортная лизинговая компания] rather than traditional open-market international competitions. Operational risks centre on the maturity of the PD-14 engine and the successful transition of all avionics and sub-systems to Russian-produced components following the withdrawal of Western suppliers. The Aerospace Garage desk would require verification of the updated type certificate and the availability of a comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) network. Prospective buyers must monitor the consistency of composite wing manufacturing quality and the actual weight performance of the finalised domestic configuration.