Geoscan 701 Video is a fixed-wing UAV / Photo: © Geoscan Group Press Service The Russian Emergencies Ministry (EMERCOM) has formally commissioned the Geoscan 701 Video and Geoscan 801 unmanned […]
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Russian Aviation Authority Sets Requirements for Airlines and Airports During Winter Operations
Photo by © Rostec press service The Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia (Rosaviatsiya) held its scheduled preventive meeting focused on reducing the likelihood of aircraft runway excursions during takeoff […]
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SJ-100 Automatic Landing System Enters Certification Flights in Zhukovsky
Photo by © UAC The SJ-100 aircraft (registration 97021, serial 97001) is currently undergoing certification flights in Zhukovsky to validate a domestically developed automatic landing system. According to the United […]
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UEC Additive Technologies Center: 3D Printing and Digitalization Driving Russian Aeroengine Transformation
UEC Additive Technology Center / Illustration © UEC Press Service The development of Russia’s aeroengine industry is increasingly shaped by advances in materials science, digital technologies, and additive manufacturing. Rising […]
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MC-21 November 2025 Digest
Photo © United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Press Service The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has revised the published performance data for the MC-21, lowering the aircraft’s range from 3,170 mi (5,100 […]
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SSJ100 Operational Efficiency Surpasses Two Million Flight Hours
Photo by © Red Wings airlines The Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) has become a core component of Russia’s civil aviation fleet over recent years. Since entering commercial service in 2011, […]
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Russian and German Developments in Aircraft Piezoelectric Anti-Icing Systems
Image provided under a CC0 license – public domain Piezoelectric anti-icing systems demonstrate revolutionary advantages over traditional thermal methods: up to 80% lower power consumption, instantaneous response, and a twofold […]
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Flight-Test Campaign for Second Import-Substituted MC-21 Aircraft Begins in Zhukovsky
Photo © United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) The Yakovlev Flight Test and Development Center in Zhukovsky has launched the certification flight campaign for the second MC-21 test aircraft equipped with domestically […]
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Russia Deploys Nebo-22 VR Range for Military UAV Operator Training
Photo © GASKAR Group Russia has introduced the Nebo-22 (Sky-22) virtual-reality training range into the UAV operator curriculum used by military units and specialized research centers. The system, developed by […]
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VK-650V Turboshaft Engine for Light Helicopters: Import Substitution and the Future of Russian Aero-Engine Manufacturing
VK-650V turboshaft engine / Photo: © Press Service of UEC The VK-650V turboshaft engine, developed by UEC-Klimov, addresses the urgent need for technological independence in the light helicopter segment. For […]
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