Tupolev Tu-204

The Tupolev Tu-204 (Russian: Туполев Ту-204) is a twin-engined medium-range narrow-body jet airliner capable of carrying 210 passengers, designed by Tupolev and produced by Aviastar-SP and Kazan Aircraft Production Association. First introduced in 1989, it was intended to be broadly equivalent to the Boeing 757, with slightly lower range and payload, and had competitive performance and fuel efficiency in its class. It was developed for Aeroflot as a replacement for the medium-range Tupolev Tu-154 trijet. The latest version, with significant upgrades and improvements, is the Tu-204SM, which made its maiden flight on 29 December 2010. In April 2022, United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) announced plans to assemble 70 Tu-214s by 2030.

Tu-204 / Tu-214
A Red Wings Tu-204-100 on final approach
Role Narrow-body jet airliner
National origin Soviet Union/Russia
Manufacturer Aviastar SP (Tu-204 series)
Kazan Aircraft Production Association (Tu-214)
United Aircraft Corporation (Tu-214)
Design group Tupolev
First flight 2 January 1989 (1989-01-02)
Introduction 23 February 1996 with Vnukovo Airlines
Status In service, in production
Primary users Red Wings Airlines (Historical)
Rossiya (Historical)
Aviastar-TU
Air Koryo
Cubana Airlines
Produced 1990–present
Number built 89 as of December 2015
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