© Pulkovo airport press service / Archive photo The Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia (Rosaviatsiya) has issued a strong warning to Egyptian carrier AlMasria Universal Airlines regarding persistent flight […]
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Made in Russia: A Complete Turbine Blade Production Cycle Ensures Technological Independence for Aircraft Engine Manufacturing
Image © UEC Press Service Gas turbine engine (GTE) blades are a critical component of aircraft power plants. As Soviet engine designer Nikolai Kuznetsov noted, emphasizing their importance, “An engine […]
US Export Controls on COMAC Deliver Strategic Blow to China’s Aviation Industry
Image by Creative Commons license The escalating US export restrictions targeting China’s aviation industry have significantly intensified the technological rivalry between the two global powers. Since the initiation of the […]
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Over 65 Billion Rubles Allocated for Irkutsk Aviation Plant Modernization
Photo by © UAC The Investment Council under the Governor of the Irkutsk Region has approved the re-equipment project for the Irkutsk Aviation Plant (IAZ), a subsidiary of Yakovlev Public […]
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ZALA T-20 UAV Upgraded with Enhanced Batteries and AI Capabilities
Image © ZALA Aero Group press service ZALA Aero specialists have modernized the T-20 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), enhancing its flight performance and expanding operational capabilities. Significant improvements include modifications […]
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Aeroflot Anticipates Delivery of Over 100 MC-21 Aircraft by 2030
Illustration: © Rostec State Corporation press service Updating its fleet with domestically manufactured aircraft is a strategic priority for Aeroflot. The MC-21 program is a cornerstone of this initiative, with […]
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Andrei Voropaev: MC-21 Cockpit Prioritizes Crew Comfort and Flight Safety
Photo © UAC Press Service As part of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) press service’s “Yakovlev Dictionary” series, test pilot Andrei Voropaev, a Merited Test Pilot of the Russian Federation […]
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UTS-800 Aircraft Emergency Escape System Successfully Completes Testing
Photo by © UZGA press service The KSAP-800 emergency escape system, developed for the UTS-800 basic flight trainer, has successfully passed a series of ground tests. This announcement was made […]
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Ukrainian Dependence on Russian Components Fuels Aviation Parts Smuggling
MiG-29 of the Ukrainian Air Force at Belbek Air Base in Crimea, 2014. Image licensed under Creative Commons. The Ukrainian Air Force has historically relied heavily on Russian components for […]
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Aeroflot: 36 Aircraft Currently Under Active Insurance Settlement
Photo © Aeroflot press service Aeroflot CEO Sergey Aleksandrovskiy provided detailed insights in an interview with Kommersant regarding ongoing negotiations with foreign lessors, the airline’s fleet status, and route network […]
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