Putin's Boeing Killer Takes Flight; Russia Unveils MC-21 Despite Crushing U.S-led Western Sanctions

By Times Of India

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Russia’s MC-21 passenger jet takes flight, boosting Moscow’s Boeing-Airbus challenge despite Western sanctions. The first serial production-standard Yakovlev MC-21-310 successfully completed its maiden test flight using Russian-built PD-14 engines after Western components became unavailable following the Ukraine conflict. The aircraft flew for one hour and twenty-three minutes, marking a major milestone toward certification and commercial service. Russia hopes the MC-21 will rival Boeing’s 737 MAX and Airbus’ A320neo families while reducing reliance on imported technology. The successful test also strengthens Moscow’s push to build a fully indigenous aviation industry despite years of sanctions and international isolation. #Russia #MC21 #Boeing #Airbus #Putin #Aviation #Aircraft #CivilAviation #UkraineWar #Sanctions #PD14 Times Of India (TOI) Is The Largest Selling English Daily In The World. Times Of India Videos Bring You Global News, Views And Sharp Analysis. We Track India's G

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