Tu-214. Foto: Telegram @uac_ru
The Tu-214 aircraft, used as a flying laboratory, conducted its first flight as part of a new testing program using Russian-made components, marking a significant step in reducing import dependency in the country’s aerospace sector.
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The announcement was made by Konstantin Timofeev, First Deputy Director General of UAC (United Aircraft Corporation) and Director General of Tupolev JSC. According to him, the inaugural flight took place today at the airfield of the Kazan Aviation Plant SP. Gorbunov, a branch of Tupolev JSC.
Details of the First Flight
The flight lasted 1 hour and 10 minutes and was conducted by the crew of Tupolev JSC.
During the test, onboard systems and equipment were inspected.
According to the crew, the mission was successfully completed, achieving all established objectives.
History of the Tu-214 Aircraft
The aircraft, identified by tail number 64509, was initially operated by Transaero Airlines starting in 2007, but it was retired from service in 2015 and placed in storage.
In June 2024, after its airworthiness was restored, the aircraft conducted its first flight in nearly a decade.
In July, it was sent to Civil Aviation Factory No. 407 in Minsk, where it received a new paint scheme in line with UAC’s corporate style.
After the painting process, the aircraft returned to the Kazan Aviation Plant for further modernization and the installation of new Russian components.
UAC emphasizes that the modernization program for the Tu-214 represents a crucial step in reducing import dependency and advancing domestic technology production in the aerospace industry.
Source and images: Telegram @uac_ru. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.