PSC «Tupolev» - Press release

"TUPOLEV" PSC is one of the leading Russian companies providing full-package services including design, manufacturing and support of the up-to-date civil aircraft. Currently, "TUPOLEV" PSC is developing regional, short-haul and mid-haul aircraft families.

TU-204 / 214 aircraft family

TU-204/Tu-214 aircraft family represents state-of-the-art efficient narrow-body two-engine airliners with high fuel efficiency and comfort level. The airliners are distinguished from their western analogues by competitive production, delivery and operating costs. Since the concept of the aircraft family provides a wide range of conversion and layouts of cockpit, cabin, cargo compartments, and avionics, the aircraft can meet various customers' demands.

TU-204 is a basic version with 210 tourist-class seat layout. The aircraft is powered by PS-90A engines.
TU-204C is a TU-204 cargo version that obtained airworthiness certificate allowing commercial flights.
TU-204-100 is a TU-204 aircraft version with extended flight range. It is certified against NLGS-3 Russian Airworthiness Rules and fully meets noise and emission ICAO standards.
TU-204-120 is a TU-204 aircraft version powered by Rolls-Royce engines RB211-535.
TU-204-120C is a certified cargo version of the TU-204-120 aircraft.
TU-204-300 is a TU-204-100 aircraft version with a 6-metre shortened fuselage for 164 passengers.
TU-214 is a TU-204-100 upgraded version with an increased takeoff weight. The aircraft is certified for the first time against AP-25 Russian Airworthiness Rules harmonised with FAR and JAR requirements.
TU-214C³ is a converted version of the TU-214 aircraft. Minimum time is required to convert fully passenger version into a cargo version.
TU-214F is a freight version of the TU-214 aircraft.

The following airlines are currently operating TU-204-100 aircraft on domestic and international routes: KAVMINVODYAVIA, SIBIR and KRASNOYARSK AIRLINES. Average annual flying time is approximately 2,500 hours.

TU-204-120 aircraft is operated abroad (Egypt, Western Europe) carrying passengers and cargoes on scheduled flights. "TUPOLEV" PSC has a firm order for the delivery of 20 aircraft, 5 of which are for Chinese operators.

TU-214 aircraft was launched into service by DALAVIA airlines in July 2001. Today the aircraft is also operated by ROSSIYA airlines. The aircraft month flying time in DALAVIA airlines is approximately 300 hours. At the present, there is an order to deliver 16 TU-214 aircraft to Russian and foreign air carriers.

TU-334 aircraft family

TU-334 is the first Russian aircraft manufactured under the special federal Programme "Development of Russian aircraft in 2002-2010 and further up to 2015", and it is also the first aircraft manufactured under a joint Russia-Ukraine Programme. Aiming to meet the potential customers' demands, "TUPOLEV" PSC has developed an entire TU-334 aircraft family.

TU-334-100 is a basic version designated to carry 102 passengers in tourist class. The aircraft is powered by D436T1 engines and has extended flight range.
TU-334-100C is a cargo version powered by D436T1 engines.
TU-334-100D is a passenger aircraft with 102 tourist-class seats. It is powered by D436T2 engines and has extended flight range.
TU-334-100DC is a cargo version with an increased payload. The aircraft is powered by D436T2 engines.
TU-334-120 is a passenger aircraft with 102 tourist-class seats. It is powered by Rolls-Royce engines (Germany).
TU-334-120D is a passenger aircraft with 102 tourist-class seats. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce engines (Germany) and has extended flight range.
TU-334-200 is a passenger aircraft with 126 tourist-class seats. It is powered by D436T2 engines and has an increased wing area and a lengthened fuselage.
TU-334-200C is a cargo version with an increased payload. The aircraft is powered by D436T2 engines.
TU-334-220 is a passenger aircraft with 126 tourist-class seats. It is powered by Rolls-Royce engines (Germany).
There can also be provided a special VIP version.
Currently, certification tests of TU-334-100, the basic version, are under completion. It is expected that TU-334 aircraft will be launched into serial production in 2004.
In early August 2003 a solemn ceremony to celebrate the rollout of the first production TU-334 aircraft took place at "AVIANT" Kiev State aircraft plant.

TU-330 aircraft family

The certified and serially produced TU-204 mid-haul passenger airliner has originated an entire family of new Russian transport aircraft.

Leading Russian civil and military research centres analysing customers' demands in cargo transportation have concluded that nowadays the major problem of cargo air transportation is a lack of up-to-date multi-purpose medium transport aircraft that can replace a widely used aircraft AN-12.

The only solution to solve this problem in contemporary Russia is a manufacturing and timed launch into service of TU-204-330 (TU-330) medium transport aircraft being a cargo version of the TU-214 aircraft that are actually ready for production at FSUE KAPO named after S.P.Gorbunov.

TU-330 aircraft is 75% unified with TU-214 aircraft. Its extended transportation and operating capacities make it multi-purpose.

TU-330 aircraft can be powered by various Russian and foreign engines (PS-90A, RB-211-535FS, PW2240) as well as by NK-93 - new advanced high-efficient prop-fan engines with the highest bypass ratio.

TU-414 / 324 aircraft family

"TUPOLEV" PSC is currently working to strengthen positions of Russian operators in traditional market segments of regional and trunk transportation. For this purpose the company is planning to introduce into operation advanced highly profitable TU-414/324 aircraft in 2004-2006.

These aircraft, as well as TU-334 and TU-204/214 aircraft families, are characterised by the integrity of design and aerodynamic solutions, high level unification of vendor items and airframe components, and unified avionics. Cockpit modernised for two pilots ensures successive flying ergonomics. Selected type layout of aircraft engines allows performing aircraft maintenance and baggage loading "from ground", passenger boarding by means of entrance stairs, and also provides for high-level flight safety, especially at takeoff and landing. All specified features including low specific runway loading are very important for regional airfields.

The aircraft can be operated in passenger, cargo/passenger and cargo versions. Passenger (basic) version of TU-324 aircraft is designated for 46-52 passengers. TU-414 passenger aircraft have layouts for 68, 72, and 76 seats. Executive versions are provided as well.

TU-324 aircraft is being prepared for serial production, and TU-414 aircraft is at the preliminary design stage.