Yakovlev

The first operators of Russia’s new Yakovlev MC-21 airliner were always set to face teething problems given the immaturity of the narrowbody’s PD-14 turbofan.

Plans for Sukhoi Su-35 fighters, Mil Mi-28 helicopters and Yak-130 jet trainers to enter Iranian service have reportedly been finalized.

Yakovlev, the manufacturer of the SJ-100 and MC-21 commercial airliners, opened a new aviation training center in Skolkovo Innovation Center, Moscow.

Images of two Yakovlev Yak-130 advanced jet trainers being flight tested in Isfahan, Iran, and wearing Iranian Air Force colors were published online on Sept. 2.

Russian aircraft manufacturer Irkut Corporation has changed its name to Yakovlev.