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. [...]
Aerospace
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 [...]
Army 2017: Russian missile manufacturer has confidence in the future
TMC Director General Boris Obnosov told about the recently developed products and those being under development now. [...]
Army 2017: The invincible Chaika debuts at Army 2017
It is capable of reaching the speed of up to 450 km/h. [...]
Army 2017: Flight tests of Su-57’s new engine to begin this year
The new engine, known as Item 30, has been designed from scratch [...]
Frigate Ecojet to get MC-21’s engines
The Russian designers hope to define the design specifications for the aircraft before the end of the year. [...]
Russian Helicopters to test Ka-226T in Iran
The tests are meant to demonstrate the helicopter's capability to operated at extreme temperatures [...]
INTERVIEW: SaM146 output said on target
“Like any other new powerplant, the SaM146 is going through some teething problems” - PowerJet CEO Marc Sorel [...]
INTERVIEW: Frigate Ecojet team still enthusiastic about project
The Russian project aims to rival Boeing's future 797, but the team says there are as yet no suitable engine options for the prospective quad [...]
MAKS: GTLK places order for 30 helicopters
The lessor will supply the aircraft to air ambulance services across Russia [...]
Russia needs new approach to developing aerospace technologies
The existing system no longer works properly, says the head of Zhukovsky Institute [...]
INSIGHT: Russian Helicopters diversifying as military sales decline
The company is presenting an extensive exposition at MAKS [...]