BLS-62

The BLS‑62 is a twin‑engine, medium‑range business jet developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau in the early 2020s. Work began in 2018 under the codename “Project BLS” as part of Sukhoi’s diversification from military to civil aviation. The first prototype rolled out in June 2021 and after an intensive flight‑test programme achieved certification from the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency in late 2023. Powered by two next‑generation Pratt & Whitney PW800 turbofans, the BLS‑62 cruises at Mach 0.82, offers a range of 4 800 km and can accommodate up to twelve passengers in a spacious, customizable cabin featuring advanced noise‑reduction materials and a full‑glass avionics suite based on the Sukhoi SA‑20 flight deck. Its fly‑by‑wire control system, composite winglet design, and integrated health‑monitoring architecture reduce fuel burn by roughly 12 % compared with legacy competitors. The aircraft’s entry into service marked a strategic milestone for Russian civil aerospace, demonstrating Sukhoi’s capability to produce world‑class commercial platforms and expanding the nation’s presence in the global business‑jet market. Operators value the BLS‑62 for its reliability, low operating costs, and seamless transition between short‑haul and intercontinental missions.