MC-21 Narrowbody Flight Tests Symbolize Russian Sector Ambitions

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With the United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) MC-21 now well into its flight-test campaign, Russia’s aerospace industry hopes it is on track for a slow but sustained ascent to the world stage. But uncertainties such as possible U.S. sanctions and a changing domestic airline landscape raise questions about...
Jens Flottau

Based in Frankfurt, Germany, Jens is executive editor and leads Aviation Week Network’s global team of journalists covering commercial aviation.

Maxim Pyadushkin

In addition to writing for Aviation Week Network, Maxim holds a key position at Russia's Air Transport Observer magazine. In the past he was in charge of several ATO’s sister aerospace publications and earlier worked for Moscow-based CAST defense think-tank.

Michael Bruno

Based in Washington, Michael Bruno is Aviation Week Network’s Executive Editor for Business. He oversees coverage of aviation, aerospace and defense businesses, supply chains and related issues.

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