In the near term a new Tu-214SR aircraft will join the fleet of Rossiya special aircraft division, Business Online reports.

The jet performed its maiden flight in October 11th 2014. At present the aircraft is undergoing flight testing; it will be handed over to the customer upon completion of acceptance flights.

We remind you that the special aircraft division already has two Tu-214SR jets (radio relay aircraft) in its fleet. Kazan Aviation Plant is assembling two more vehicles of the type.