Image by © UAC Press Service The creation of the PD-8 engine was a response to several challenges faced by the Russian aviation industry in the second half of the […]
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Russian Tyres for MC-21 and Superjet 100 Complete Qualification Testing
Image by © Aviation of Russian The Altai Tyre Combine and YASHZ Avia LLC have successfully completed qualification testing of tubeless radial tyres designed for the MC-21-310 and Superjet 100 […]
Tender Announced for R&D to Expand Operational Properties of the Import-Substituted “Ansat-M” Helicopter
Photo by © Russian Helicopters press service In Russian helicopter engineering, a set of measures is being implemented aimed at import substitution and expanding the operational characteristics of domestic equipment. […]
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Ministry of Industry and Trade Announces Tender for R&D on Import Substitution for Ka-62 Helicopter Components
Photo by © Aviation of Russian The Ka-62 helicopter, which received its transport category type certificate in November 2021, was originally designed with the international market in mind. This predetermined […]
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Mil-171A3 Helicopter to Undergo Enhancements for Expanded Operational Capabilities
Mi-171A2 AURUS offshore business helicopter / Photo by © Rostec State Corporation press service The aim of modernising the Mil-171A3 helicopter is to create a certified offshore helicopter compliant with […]
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“Aerocomposit” invests over 1.78 billion rubles (approx. $22.25 million) in production upgrade for the MC-21
Photo by © Ulyanovsk Region Government Press Service The Ulyanovsk branch of JSC “Aerocomposit” is set to receive 1.78 billion rubles (approx. $22.25 million) for a production modernisation. The investment […]
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Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport to Showcase Island’s Tourism Potential to Chinese Business Partners
Illustration generated by Stable Diffusion neural network / © Russian Aviation On 23rd May, Sakhalin’s main air hub will welcome a delegation from China, which will include representatives of major […]
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MAI Unveils Import-Substitution UAV Developments at HeliRussia-2025
Image by © Moscow Aviation Institute Press Service The Moscow Aviation Institute (MAI) showcased its own developments at the HeliRussia-2025 International Helicopter Industry Exhibition, including the “Kontur” and “Skaut” Unmanned […]
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Loitering Munition ‘Geran-3’ Achieves Operational Readiness
Illustration: combat UAV ‘Geran-2’ / Still from TV broadcast of the Victory Day Parade, 9th May 2025 The guided loitering munition ‘Geran-2’ was first publicly displayed at the Victory Day […]
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Canada Demonstrates Inability to Protect Foreign Investment and is not a Reliable Partner
An-124-100 (RA-82078) at Toronto airport. Photo: © Steve Russell / Toronto Star via Getty Images Volga-Dnepr Airlines has encountered the piratical seizure of its An-124 aircraft in Canada – a […]
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