Overview
- The Ministry of Industry and Trade announced the milestone, with RIA Novosti reporting it on December 24.
- During the first sortie, the aircraft reached 210 km/h and 400 meters, according to the ministry.
- Testing covers the VK-800 engine paired with the AV-901 propeller integrated into the Baikal airframe.
- The nine-seat aircraft is designed for local routes as a replacement for the An-2 under a Minpromtorg contract.
- Certification and serial production were not detailed, with further validation flights planned at the plant’s aerodrome.