Import-Substituting Superjet Makes First Flight 

The Superjet 100, assembled entirely in Russia, took to the skies for the first time in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. The aircraft spent about an hour in the air. сообщили Rostec's press service said in a press release that dozens of foreign parts were replaced with domestic ones. 

This Superjet is equipped with a Russian PD-8 engine, developed by the United Engine Corporation (UEC). Previously, Superjets were equipped with Franco-Russian SaM146 engines. 

The main difference between this test and other The Superjet has flown in the form it will be produced for airlines. A total of 24 aircraft are currently in production. 

"This confirms that Russia has been and remains an aircraft manufacturing power, capable of creating modern aircraft both in international cooperation and without the participation of foreign partners," – Rostec also said in a statement. 

Aviation problems in Russia have worsened since the outbreak of full-scale war in Ukraine, when foreign companies refused to service aircraft. For Aviation Day, "Not Moscow" released cards where we clearly showed what happened to Russian aviation over 3,5 years under sanctions.