Russian aircraft manufacturers may be exempted from VAT
Russian government reviews the bill regarding VAT payments for civil aerospace industry companies [...]
Aerospace
Antonov An-158 regional jet fleet is grounded
Cuba’s Cubana suspends operation of the type following a ban imposed by the country’s aviation authorities [...]
A second MC-21-300 prototype joins flight test programme
One year has elapsed since the maiden flight of the first prototype of Russia’s new-generation airliner [...]
Latest B787-8 order will boost Uzbekistan Airways’ fleet to six
Flag carrier of the Republic of Uzbekistan places order for another Dreamliner [...]
Aero Mongolia contemplates Russia’s SSJ100
Carrier signs letter of intent for two of the increasingly popular Russian regional jets [...]
Iran signs agreement for 40 SSJ100R Russian regional jets
The ‘R’ designation indicates an enhanced number of Russian-made components [...]
Severstal to replace Bombardier CRJs with Russian regional jets
Russian steel giant’s airline subsidiary to take first SSJ100 in October [...]
Russia’s S7 Group signs up for the possibility of 75 Sukhoi Superjets
Deliveries of the shorter-version SSJ75 may begin in 2022 [...]
Russia’s UTair completes Mil Mi-8AMT deliveries
Russian Helicopters delivered two final Mi-8AMTs completing an UTair order placed last June [...]
Russia allows US carriers to continue overflying its territory
But official negotiations on this issue has been postponed [...]
UAC announces Il-96 production targets until 2025
The Russian manufacturer plans to maintain the production rate for this type at 2-2.5 aircraft per year. [...]
Russia’s United Engine Corporation to develop high-power turboshaft
The target thrust for the new power plant is 6,000 hp [...]
Let L-410 turboprops to get Russian engines
The current GE Aviation powerplants are to be replaced with Klimov VK-800S [...]
The SaM146 engine nears 850,000 flight hours
Russian-French powerplant is operated by 15 airlines around the world [...]
Beriev amphibian to be re-engined with SaM146 in 2020
The Russian amphibian will be powered by SaM146 instead of the Ukrainian engines [...]
UTair Airlines signs for two Boeing 737MAXs
These aircraft for Russian carrier will be leased through Air Lease Corporation [...]
Ukraine to purchase 55 Airbus helicopters
The first rotorcraft for medevac and SAR missions are scheduled for delivery before the end of this year [...]
Irkut assembles second MC-21-300 test aircraft
Flight tests of the second prototype of Russia’s new-generation, narrow-body to commence in May [...]
HeliRussia and Show Observer renew partnership
Russia’s main helicopter exhibition selected Show Observer as its official daily, once again [...]
Fourth Beriev Be-200ChS for Russian Emergencies Ministry completed
The ministry has a total of six on order [...]
First Mongolian-built TVS-2MS to fly in April
MIAT Mongolian Airlines plans to upgrade 24 aircraft An-2 biplanes under this standard [...]
Georgia’s ATC ambitious to supply composites to Airbus, Boeing
Neither airframer has as yet addressed the MRO provider [...]
Construction of MC-21 customization center to begin in Russia this year
The facility will create about 100 jobs [...]
Russia to produce all-composite version of legacy An-2 biplane
The TVS-2DTS will be manufactured by Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant for a dedicated Yakutian airline [...]
Azerbaijan Airlines wants Boeing to continue production of 747-8F freighter
The country will need around 20 such aircraft in the next 10 years [...]
Russia’s airlines see traffic growth slow down in January
Domestic airlines carried a 7.5 million passengers, up 13.5% year-on-year [...]
Aeroflot orders 50 Russian-built MC-21s
At least the first 25 of the batch will come with foreign-made engines [...]
Russia to export seven Kamov Ka-32A11BC rotorcarft in 2018
Foreign operators will get new Russian-made multipurpose coaxial helicopters next year [...]
MC-21 with Russian engines could be certified in 2021
Flight tests of the PD-14-powered version are scheduled to begin in 2019 [...]
Putin proposes civilian version of Tupolev Tu-160 bomber
Production of the upgraded military jet is being resumed in Russia [...]
Russia to produce LEAP powerplant components from 2018
The production will take place at the facilities of Russian aero-engine specialist UEC Saturn [...]
Winglet-equipped Superjet 100 makes first flight
The sabre-like wingtips are expected to save the operators up to $90,000 per aircraft annually [...]
Superjet 100 to get Russian-made fire protection system
This system for the Russian regional jet will be designed by Technodinamika Holding [...]
INTERVIEW: Sanctions “continuous anxiety factor” – Boeing International vice-president
Sergey Kravchenko speaks of his company's cooperation with the Russian aerospace industry and stresses the need for more low-fares airlines in the country [...]
MAKS 2019 exhibition to be held at its usual venue
Zhukovsky has been home to the show 1992 [...]
Russian Helicopter Systems receives its fourth medevac Ansat helicopter
The company's fleet now comprises five of the type [...]
Russian Helicopters developing electrically driven tiltrotor
The VRT30 prototype is expected to fly in 2019 [...]
UTC Aerospace Systems expands heat exchanger production in Russia
The manufacturer hopes the new capacities will help it boost sales by 25% in 2018 [...]
Government prepared to reduce share in Russia’s revamped UAC
The reorganized entity will be known as Irkut Corporation [...]
GTLK receives two Mi-8MTV-1 medevac helicopters
The aircraft will be passed on to Chukotavia and Altay Avia [...]
Round-the-clock maintenance support available for medevac Ansat helicopters
The TeMPo service is expected to be servicing 80% of Russian Helicopters products by 2020 [...]
MAKS air show to retain historical location
Plans to relocate Russia's major aviation event from Zhukovsky were voiced at some point this summer [...]
Kazan Helicopters reveals Ansat modernization plans
One of the planned upgrades should extend the rotorcraft’s operating temperature envelope [...]
GTLK receives two more medevac helicopters
The Ansat and Mi-8MTV-1 will be operated in Russian regions [...]
Russo-Chinese AHL helicopter project reaches next stage
The two sides agreed on specifications for the mostly Chinese product [...]
Russian government to restrict purchase of foreign-built airliners
This effort is expected to foster development of Russian aerospace industry. [...]
Teсhnodinamika, private investor to set up major parts producer
The new Russian company is to become one of the world's largest aircraft component providers [...]
Irkut, SCAC to be merged into UAC corporate center
Irkut Corporation, the manufacturer of the MC-21-300 airliner, will be responsible for commercial aviation programs [...]
INSIGHT: Symbiosis of helicopter, UAV operations
Russia’s biggest helicopter company launches first UAV operations [...]
Russian Helicopters posts 9% revenue growth for H1 2017
The company reported an increase in profit in the sales and R&D segments [...]