The initial prototype of the SJ-100 short-haul aircraft, developed by the Yakovlev production center, completed its first flight in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. This update comes from the Telegram press service of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.
The flight lasted 54 minutes, reaching a speed of 343 km/h and an altitude of 3,000 meters. The test crew included pilots Leonid Chikunov and Dmitry Demenev, with test engineer Denis Velizhanin onboard to monitor systems and performance. According to officials, the flight focused on validating stability, air handling, cloud landing capabilities, and the approach with missed approach procedures.
The ministry noted that all domestic systems operated reliably during the tests, with confirmed controllability and stability of the aircraft in the air. The results reinforce confidence in the airworthiness of the SJ-100 and its readiness for further testing steps. The information comes from the ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.
A joint project with Belarus is being considered, with preparations underway to develop a shared passenger aircraft program that could broaden regional air travel options. This collaboration is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen aerospace cooperation between the two nations and accelerate the delivery of new regional aircraft to market, according to official statements from the ministry.
United Aircraft Corporation and its affiliated entities have outlined a production roadmap that targets significant output in the near term. By 2026, plans call for producing 18 MC-21 aircraft and more than 40 next-generation Sukhoi Superjets, signaling a robust growth trajectory for Russia’s commercial aviation fleet and its domestic manufacturing capabilities. Industry analysts note these developments as critical milestones in sustaining national aerospace leadership and expanding export potential.
Inspectors and officials continue to monitor the program closely, including ongoing assessments of flight operations and manufacturing readiness across facilities in Russia. The objective remains to ensure that new jets meet stringent safety and reliability standards while advancing the country’s aerospace industry on the global stage. This progress is being tracked by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and related state corporations as part of a broader modernization strategy for the aviation sector.