Image © Russian Helicopters Press Office The Ansat light multipurpose helicopter, equipped with VK-650V turboshaft engines developed by UEC-Klimov (Russia), has successfully completed its maiden flight. The test was conducted […]
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Ground Frequency Testing of the MC-21-310 Prototype Completed at Irkutsk Aviation Plant
Photo © Irina Pakhalueva, Irkutsk Aircraft Builder The second prototype of the MC-21-310 medium-range airliner (tail number 73057, serial number MC.0013) has successfully completed ground frequency testing at the Irkutsk […]
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In-Flight Wing Deformation Measurement Experiment on the SSJ100
Preparation of Aircraft 97003 for Flight Experiments on Wing Twist Analysis / Photo: © United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Press Service A team from the Aerodynamic Performance Department of Yakovlev (formerly […]
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New Russian UAV Utilizing Cellular Networks Spotted Over Sumy
Image Creative Commons license Ukrainian media have reported the appearance of a new Russian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system. The UAV, equipped with an onboard camera and dual LTE modems, […]
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Russian Aerospace Forces Receive Fourth Batch of Su-35S Multi-Role Fighters in 2025
Photo © United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Press Service The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered another batch of Su-35S multi-role fighter aircraft to the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS). The aircraft […]
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MC-21-310 Prototype Accumulates Over 70 Flight Hours in Certification Program
A photo taken from the escort aircraft Yak-130. © Test pilot of IAZ D. Denisov / Courtesy of the press service of PJSC “UAC” The MC-21-310 prototype aircraft (tail number […]
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Remote Identification Systems for Unmanned Aircraft Successfully Tested Across Russian Regions
Image © Geoscan Holding press service In recent years, the development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has become a strategic priority for Russia’s aviation industry. A reliable remote identification system […]
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Your Luggage Is Not Flying With You: Turkish Airlines Continues to Offload Baggage on Flights to Moscow and St. Petersburg
Photo: © Aviation of Russian Passengers on Turkish Airlines flights from Turkey to Moscow and St. Petersburg are experiencing systematic baggage offloading. Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport reports near-daily incidents of baggage […]
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“Scrapping Them for Parts Is Nonsense”: Oleg Evdokimov on the Fate of S7’s “Green” Aircraft
Photo: © Dirk Grothe, Planespotters.net The issue of idle commercial aircraft remains one of the most pressing challenges for the Russian aviation sector. Following the onset of the Special Military […]
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Russia-Ethiopia ACMI Deal Negotiations Face Secondary Sanctions Risks for Ethiopian Airlines
Image © LLBG Spotter, Flickr.com Russia is currently negotiating with Ethiopian Airlines to establish an aircraft wet lease agreement covering aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance (ACMI). Ch-aviation reported this development, […]
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