Aeroflot signs contract for 90 MS-21 aircraft, boosting Russia's import substitution

Aeroflot and Rostec signed a contract for 90 MS-21 aircraft, a key step in Russia's effort to reduce reliance on foreign aircraft amid sanctions. The deal, signed with Putin's participation, underscores the Kremlin's push for domestic aviation self-sufficiency, though production timelines and certification remain uncertain.