Machining of holes for MC-21 TCS in shop No. 246 of IAZ / Photo © Olga Novikova, Irkutsk Aircraft Builder In the summer of 2024, a longitudinal milling machining centre […]
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Su-57 deployment in the massed missile campaign against Ukrainian military objectives
© Russian Aviation / Su-57 at MAKS-2021. Archive photo On the morning of 15th January, a massive air strike was launched against Ukrainian military installations using a variety of ordnance. […]
Six aircraft towing incidents recorded at Russian airports in 2024
© Pulkovo airport press service / Archive photo An analysis of incidents at Russian airports indicates systemic deficiencies in the operation of ground handling services. These include a lack of […]
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Kalashnikov fulfilled all precision-guided weapons contracts in December 2024
Photo by © Vitaly Timkiv / RIA Novosti Kalashnikov Concern fully completed the execution of contracts for the production and shipment of precision-guided weapons in December 2024. This includes the […]
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Piranha-13. Multirole UAV for mine laying and other battlefield tasks
Photo by © Simbirsk Design Bureau Piranha The Special Military Operation (SMO) has highlighted the need for new mine-laying methods, as classic approaches have become extremely risky for sapper teams […]
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Foreign lessors pursue insurance claims in court over Russian аircraft
Photo by © Aviation of Russia Foreign lessors are pursuing legal action against insurance companies, seeking payouts for aircraft stranded in Russia. A court case is underway in Dublin, concerning […]
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How EASA is attempting to counter competition from Russia-friendly nations
Photo by © Tobias Arhelger / Shutterstock.com The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a safety information bulletin, which has toughened recommendations regarding the use of Russian Federation […]
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Perm simulates volcanic ash impact on aero engine operation
Photo by © Russian Academy of Sciences More than a thousand active volcanoes are registered on our planet, which, in the event of an eruption, pose a serious threat to […]
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Military technologies: integration of UAVs into attack helicopter tactics
Photo by © Russian Aviation The rapid advancement of unmanned aerial systems has led to a situation where conducting successful military operations is now impossible without the employment of reconnaissance […]
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Tu-214 – 2024 Year-End Review
Photo by © UAC Press Service The Tu-214 passenger aircraft is one of three Russian types that, in the coming decade, are intended to form the backbone of Russia’s civil […]
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