Russian SJ-100 Aircraft with All Indigenous Parts Passes Nose Landing Gear Test
A prototype of the Russian short-haul airliner SJ-100 fitted with only country-made parts has finished test runs with the front landing gear off the runway. The next stage of factory testing will be the first flight of the aircraft
Russia Proposes to Transfer Western-component Based SSJ-100 Jetliner to India's HAL
Even as Russia is replacing foreign components in its Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) regional jetliner, it had sent a proposal to Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to transfer older Western component-based aircraft to India. This information was revealed by a source from United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to Defense Mirror at the...
Su-30 Manufacturer, Irkut Corporation Rebranded as 'Yakovlev'
United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) set into action plans to rebrand Irkut Corporation as Yakovlev. Yakovlev Design Bureau has been part of the Irkut Corporation since 2004, but now the entire company will bear the name of A
Asia-Pacific Country Orders Long-Range Patrol Aircraft Based on ATR 72-600 Plane
Elbit Systems has won a contract worth approximately $114 million with an Asian-Pacific country to supply two long-range patrol aircraft (LRPA) equipped with an advanced and comprehensive mission suite. The contract will be carried out over a period of five years
Swiss Startup Reveals Ultra-Long-Range Hypersonic Hydrogen Airplane
Destinus debuted the latest demonstrator of an aircraft at the Paris Airshow that can connect New York and Paris in about 90 minutes! Founded in 2021, Destinus is headquartered in Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It has facilities and offices in Madrid, Munich, Toulouse and Paris
First Flight of "Completely Russian" MC-21 Airliner by End 2023: UAC Chief
Russias troubled MC-21 airliner program which had to replace several imported components with locally-developed ones to get past Western sanctions, will mark its first flight by the end of 2024. Key components which were replaced include an all new engine, designated PD-14, avionics and wings made of composites
RTX Tests Hybrid-electric Propulsion Demonstrator with 1MW Motor
RTX said it completed a rated power test of the demonstrator's 1 megawatt (MW) electric motor, developed by Collins Aerospace. The 1MW motor will be combined with a thermal engine, developed by Pratt & Whitney, as part of a hybrid-electric propulsion system that aims to demonstrate a 30 percent improvement in fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions compared to today's advanced regional turboprops
Russian 100-Seater Airliner, SSJ-NEW Getting Prepared for First Flight
The ‘Russified variant of the SSJ airliner, the SSJ-NEW, is being prepared for its first flight, albeit Russian-made PD-8 engine. Irkut Corporation, part of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Rostec, has completed a field session of the Scientific and Technical Council (STC), dedicated to the preparation of the first prototype SSJ-NEW aircraft for flight tests
Russian Robot to Replace Foreign Equipment used on MC-21 Jetliner
United Aircraft Corporations (UAC) Irkut has collaborated with South Russian State Polytechnic University. N
Russian MC-21, SSJ-100 Passenger Aircraft Will be Shown in New Livery at...
Russian MC-21 and SSJ-100 passenger aircraft, painted in a new livery with domestically-made paints will be presented at the MAKS-2023 international air show in July this year."The aircraft have been painted in a new livery, designed in accordance with the current corporate identity of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), presented in 2022
Aeroflot Sends its Airbus A330-300 to Iran for Maintenance
Russias Aeroflot has sent one of its Airbus A330-300 aircraft to Iran for maintenance, the Russian news website RBC reported on Monday.This comes amid Western sanctions banning not only flights to and from Russia but also the maintenance of aircraft belonging to Russian airlines by Western manufacturers such as Boeing and Airbus
Russia’s Ruselectronics Develops Bird Tracking System for Airport Safety
The ornithological safety system of the Ruselectronics holding has confirmed its effectiveness during testing at Pulkovo International Airport. The ORNI complex allows you to track the flights of birds at a distance of up to 20 km, determine the direction, height and speed of their movement, as well as automatically turn on the deterrents installed at the airfield
U.S. Approves $107.7 Million Javelin Missile Sale to Tunisia
Dutch Minehunter Training for Ukrainian Crew Completed
European Union Defence Spending Reaches €279B in 2023
Philippine Vessel Damaged After Being Water-Cannoned by Chinese Ships
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...