The first flight of the import-substituted SJ-100 aircraft with the new domestic PD—8 engine will take place within a month and a half, launching the process of its certification, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade states

The PD-8 dual-circuit turbofan engine was created at the ODK-Saturn enterprise using the latest domestic materials and advanced technologies, including 3D printing

The start of production of the SJ-100 is scheduled for 2026

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