Photo by © Russian Aviation Following the crash of an SSJ100 aircraft, registration RA-89049, on 14th July 2014 near Kolomna, which was attributed to the incorrect installation of angle of […]
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IRNITU Utilises 3D Printing for Manufacturing Tooling for the Aerospace Industry
Photo by © Irkutsk National Research Technical University (IRNITU) The development and implementation of additive technologies in aerospace manufacturing is a pertinent issue, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of production […]
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China ramp up C919 production, eyeing narrow-body market expansion
Photo by © Xinhua agency By 2035, COMAC aims to capture one-fifth of the global narrow-body aircraft market and one-third of the Chinese market, with plans to sell 2,000 C919 […]
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Five Airlines Take Delivery of New Mi-8 Family Helicopters
Photo by © Russian Helicopters Russian Helicopters Holding has completed the delivery of another batch of 14 Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters to Russian airlines. These aircraft were manufactured at the Kazan Helicopter […]
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Be-200: When There Truly Is No Analogue or Alternative
Photo by © Sotiris Dimitropoulos / Global Look Press At the “Aviation of Russia” website editorial office, we don’t like or use the hackneyed phrase “there are no analogues.” However, […]
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Russian technology enables monolithic cellular structure for PD-14 engine thrust reverser composite grids
Photo by © UEC The PD-14 aircraft engine thrust reverser system employs advanced technological solutions, notably aerodynamic carbon fibre grids, ensuring reliable reverser operation even in the event of damage […]
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Following the commissioning of a new machining centre, Irkutsk Aviation Plant completes machining of the first MC-21 tail cone section
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. […]
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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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