Photo by © Alexander Gusev / Global Look Press The Russia’s Geran-2 has become a critical asset in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Originating from the Iranian Shahed-136 design, the […]
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Rosaviatsiya Tightens Fuel and Lubricant Quality Control to Enhance Flight Safety
Photo courtesy of Gazprom Neft JSC The Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya), the Russian aviation authority responsible for civil aviation oversight, has issued a directive aimed at enhancing flight safety […]
How Sanctions Reshaped the Aviation Leasing and Insurance Market
Photo by © aviateka.su In June 2025, the High Court in London delivered one of the most significant rulings in the history of international aircraft leasing. AerCap, the world’s largest […]
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PD-8 Engines Power Experimental SJ-100 Flight from the Russian Far East to Moscow Region
Photo © UAC Press Service The experimental Superjet 100 (aircraft number 97023, serial number 97003), equipped with fully localized systems and Russian-made PD-8 engines developed by the United Engine Corporation […]
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Aeroflot Scales Back MC-21 Orders, Rejects Further Superjet Expansion
Illustration: © Rostec State Corporation press service During the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2024), Aeroflot Group CEO Sergei Alexandrovsky outlined strategic adjustments to the company’s fleet renewal program. Key […]
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UAC Revises Strategy for Civil Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Image by © UAC Press Service In a recent interview with Russian business news outlet RBC, United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) CEO Vadim Badekha discussed the company’s priorities in developing unmanned […]
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Il-96-400M to Expand UAC’s Civil Aircraft Lineup
Photo © UAC Press Service Russia’s civil aviation strategy focuses on diversifying its aircraft portfolio to meet varying capacity and range requirements. The Il-96-400M wide-body airliner will join United Aircraft […]
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State Regains Control of Domodedovo Airport
Photo by © Aviation of Russia The Moscow Region Arbitration Court has ruled to transfer Domodedovo Airport (DME), a major Russian aviation hub, to state ownership. This was reported by […]
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Rosaviatsiya Issues Ultimatum to AlMasria Over Flight Delays
© 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 […]
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