Photo credit © United Aircraft Corporation Yakovlev has moved a third serial-production MC-21-310 airliner, manufacturer’s serial number MC.0016, to the flight-test division at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant (IAP), marking further […]
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Russia’s 3D PKL Passive Radar Detects Small UAVs Without Active Transmission
Photo by © Roselectronics Holding press service Russia’s Ruselectronics holding has developed a three-dimensional passive coherent locator, designated 3D PKL, for detecting small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The system uses […]
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MC-21 Program: Monthly Digest — September 2026
Photo © Aviation of Russia September marked a shift towards more defined production planning for Russia’s MC-21 narrowbody programme. Aeroflot signed a contract for 90 MC-21-310 aircraft, bringing its contracted […]
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Irkutsk Aircraft Plant Advances Third Production MC-21-310 To Flight-Test Stage
Photo credit © United Aircraft Corporation Irkutsk Aircraft Plant (IAZ) has transferred the third production MC-21-310 airliner, serial number MC.0016, to its flight-test division as Yakovlev advances preparations for the […]
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SJ-100 Certification Campaign Assesses Satellite-Guided Approach Accuracy in Belarus
Photo credit © Dmitry Molokovitch The SJ-100 regional jet is undergoing certification flight testing in Belarus, with the campaign focusing on autopilot performance and the accuracy of satellite-based approach procedures. […]
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Russia Funds VK-650V Engine Life Extension And Operating Envelope Expansion
Photo © UEC (United Engine Corporation) The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade has allocated RUB 1.96 billion (USD 21.5 million) for development work aimed at increasing the service life […]
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Yakovlev Engineer Reports Similar Flight Characteristics For MC-21-300 And Import-Substituted MC-21-310
Photo © Aviation of Russia The import-substituted MC-21-310 has demonstrated flight characteristics broadly comparable with the earlier MC-21-300, according to Nikolai Fonurin, a lead flight-test engineer at Russian aircraft manufacturer […]
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Sheremetyevo Develops 69 AI Use Cases For Airport Operations
Photo by © Rossiya Airlines Sheremetyevo International Airport has identified 69 potential artificial intelligence applications across its operations, with 47 initiatives developed to a stage suitable for further implementation. The […]
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Yakovlev Starts Construction Of MC-21-210 Prototype For 2028 First Flight
Photo credit © United Aircraft Corporation Yakovlev has started manufacturing the first prototype of the MC-21-210, a shortened derivative of the MC-21-310, with the aircraft scheduled to make its first […]
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Yakovlev’s Irkutsk Plant Secures MC-21 Production Load Through 2032
Photo © Aviation of Russia The Irkutsk Aviation Plant has secured MC-21 production commitments through 2032 following a second firm order from Aeroflot for 90 aircraft, according to plant director […]
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