Aerospace
The agreement between Antonov and Taqnia Aeronautics concerns not only An-132, but An-148 and An-178 aircraft as well [...]
Russian OEMs will receive state support for entering international markets
The government will compensate manufacturers for expenses associated with European and US certification [...]
Antonov Airlines begins operating a restored An-22
An-22 Antey was the world’s first wide-body aircraft, and it’s still in demand, the carrier claims [...]
Antonov assembles fuselage of An-132 prototype
The upgrade to An-32 turboprop cargo aircraft is being carried out in cooperation with Saudi Arabian partners [...]
Antonov starts flight testing of engine for An-178
The new engine has been made more powerful than its predecessor to support the An-178’s cargo transport functions [...]
UAC introduces changes to corporate management
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation published job descriptions for 11 vice-presidents [...]
Egyptian carrier orders four SSJ 100s
Air Leisure signs an LOI with Sukhoi Civil Aircraft for four SSJ 100s with an option for six more [...]
Europe recognizes SSJ 100 capable of autolanding
EASA validated the aircraft’s Russian certificate for CAT IIIa landing [...]
UWCA signs license agreement with Airbus Helicopters
The Yekaterinburg-based facility will assemble H135s [...]
Russia tests High Speed Helicopter Technology Demonstrator
Russian Helicopters reports on progress in high-speed rotorcraft project. [...]
MC-21’s wing delivered to Irkutsk
A composite wing panel of the aircraft’s first prototype has reached the final assembly line. [...]
Russian Government to reimburse GA aircraft production expenses
Ministry for Industry and Trade has passed a draft legislation entitling general aviation OEMs to receive state support for producing 19-seat aircraft [...]
First Bell 407GXP assembled in Russia
The rotorcraft was delivered to one of local aviation schools [...]
MC-21 flight tests moved to end of 2016
The airliner’s rollout is now postponed to mid-2016 [...]
Mi-38 heavy helicopter certified In Russia
Federal Air Transport Agency awarded certificate to the helicopter's transport version [...]
India to build Kamov Ka-226T helicopters
According to the cooperation pact signed by the governments of Russia and India, the latter will produce up to 200 light utility helicopters for its army [...]
Russian company looking to assemble foreign aircraft outside Yekaterinburg
Ural Works of Civil Aviation has signed agreements with Bell Helicopter, Airbus Helicopters and Aircraft Industries to organize production of their models in a special economic zone [...]
Weak ruble helps Russian aircraft painters
The strengthening of the dollar and euro against ruble has made Russian paint shops’ prices more attractive [...]
New bizav hangar under construction at Yekaterinburg’s Koltsovo
Apart from business jet storage, it will provide pre-flight checks and simple maintenance services [...]
UAC introduces organizational changes
The United Aircraft Corporation is changing the way it manages its programs [...]
Shorter version of MC-21 completes wind-tunnel testing
The MC-21-200 program is moving towards completion of the critical desgn phase [...]
Aircraft Industries faces slowing market for L-410 in Russia
The Czech OEM owned by a Russian metallurgy giant is looking elsewhere to compensate for slower sales in Russia [...]
Stretched SSJ 100 program schedule slips
The stretched version of the Russian-built regional jet will enter market one year later than announced [...]
One more SSJ100 delivered to Interjet
The 18th aircraft out of 30-strong batch entered service with the Mexican carrier [...]
First MC-21 fuselage assembled
The wing to be attached shortly, Irkut reported [...]
Russia gearing up for 35-ton turbofan engine
Two of United Engine Corporation's subsidiaries are studying the design of new-generation heavy engines [...]
MC-21 fire extinguishing system completes first trials
The first MC-21 prototype is expected to be rolled out before the year-end [...]
Russia to shift certification functions from IAC to national authorities
The certification power of the supranational Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) in place for over two decades becomes void after a scandal over Boeing 737 type certificate [...]
Airbus Helicopters H225 gets Russian type certificate
The 11-ton helicopter's once bright future on the Russian market is shadowed by political restrictions and downturn in oil sector
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FL Technics cleared for line maintenance of Russian-registered SSJ 100
The Lithuanian MRO provider has obtained a Russian FAP 145 certificate. [...]
Russia’s EMERCOM to get six new Il-76s
Marking the first order for the civil version of this Russian-built heavy transport aircraft [...]
UTair Aviation posts $38 million loss in Q3
This is worse than a year ago, but much better compared to the first two quarters of 2015. [...]
EgyptAir banned from flying to Russia
The Russian authorities say the Egyptian carrier will be able to resume flights after it improves its security procedures. [...]
Volga-Dnepr testing Il-76 freighter in Antarctic
The trials are expected to allow the type to operate from snow-covered ice strips. [...]
Pobeda starts selling tickets to its first international destination
On December 19, the Russia low cost carrier will launch daily service from Moscow to Bratislava. [...]
Second Mi-171A2 prototype takes off
The second test helicopter is representative of the final design [...]
Cairo Aviation orders six MC-21 airliners
The agreement also covers an option for four more of the type. [...]
PD-14 turbofan for Irkut MC-21 narrowbody enters flight tests
The engine's Russian certification is set for the spring of 2017 [...]
Two Russian Helicopter facilities to merge
The merger will help ramp up production of Mil and Kamov helicopters [...]
Four SSJ100s return to Russia from Indonesia and Laos
Indonesian Sky Aviation and Laos' Lao Central went out of business shortly after receiving their aircraft [...]
Transaero Airlines: too big to fail or to support?
The fate of Russia’s second largest carrier will reshape the country’s commercial aviation market [...]
SSJ100’s stretched version tested for extended life
The long-range SSJ 100LR has commenced endurance testing [...]
CityJet signs agreement for 25 SSJ100s
The Irish airline may become the first European operator of the Russian regional aircraft [...]
Photo gallery: How Superjets are made
A brief report from Sukhoi's facilities in Komsomolsk [...]
UAC appoints a new top-manager responsible for commercial programs
Vladislav Masalov is appointed to the newly-created position of Vice-President, Civil Aviation [...]
Sukhoi expects to reach SSJ100 breakeven in 2016
The OEM's new business-plan approved by UAC reveals several new details about the program [...]
Industrial investors sell avionics and flight simulator business
100% of assets of TAV, formerly known as Transas Aviation, have been acquired by JSFC Sistema [...]
SSJ 100 production rates are down 54%
The aircraft's shrinking backlog calls for production slowdown [...]
Aeroflot to form new venture by integrating subsidiaries
Rossiya, Donavia and OrenAir may soon become one, and keep some of Transaero's fleet flying [...]
S7 Engineering completes first D-check for Aeroflot
First time ever an Aeroflot aircraft has its D-check done by a Russian provider [...]