MC-21 participates in runway opening for Chechen capital airport

An MC-21-310 prototype was present at the recent opening of a new runway at Grozny Airport, located in the Chechen republic’s capital city. The event marked the completion of modernisation efforts at the airport, which included the construction of a 50-meter control tower. This new runway opened last year and accommodated various aircraft operations. The appearance of the Yakovlev MC-21 highlights ongoing development within Russia's aviation sector. Officials celebrated this milestone as part of the broader transformation taking place at Grozny Airport.