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Russia Restores ACARS Airline Communication System that was Unavailable due to Sanctions

October 9, 2024 @ 08:34 AM

Russia has restored the Aircraft Communications, Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) for its civil aviation carriers that was withdrawn by global providers following the Ukraine invasion in 2022. Infocom-Avia, a company of Rostec State Corporation, has signed an agreement with Russia's largest private carrier, S7 Airlines, on the commercial operation of...

Three Russian Airlines Sign up to Buy 89 MS-21, SJ-100 & Tu-214

September 6, 2024 @ 06:35 AM

Three Russian domestic carriers- IrAero, Aurora Airlines and Smartavia signed letters of intent with United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to buy 89 new locally made MS-21, Sj-100 and Tu-214 aircraft during the IX Eastern Economic Forum yesterday. All these airlines were earlier operating Western-made aircraft and will completely retire these once the...

Russia's UEC Opens Plant to Speed up Engine Production for MC-21, SSJ...

July 26, 2024 @ 09:24 AM

The United Engine Corporation (UEC) under Rostec has inaugurated a new production site at the Ufa enterprise ODK-UMPO, aiming to accelerate production of engines to power MC-21 and Sukhoi Superjet SSJ-100 airliners. This

L3Harris to Supply Voice and Data Recorders for Air India's B737-8 Fleet...

July 22, 2024 @ 12:19 PM

L3Harris Technologies has signed an agreement with Air India to become lead supplier of the

Sukhoi Superjet Crashes Near Moscow, 3 Crew Killed

July 13, 2024 @ 07:35 AM

A Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100, operated by Gazprom-Avia, crashed near Kolomna, Moscow Region, today at approximately 3 p.m

Belarus' Belavia Likely to Become First International Operator of Russian MC-21 Airliner

June 6, 2024 @ 06:07 AM

Belavia, the flag carrier of Belarus, is poised to become the first international operator of the Russian MC-21 airliner, with the country expected to contribute to the aircraft's production. On June 5, President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, accompanied by a delegation, visited the Irkutsk Aviation Plant of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC)

Saudi Arabia Planning Néw Regional Airline Using Embraer Aircraft

May 21, 2024 @ 04:05 PM

Saudi Arabias National Industrial Development Center (NIDC), AHQ Group and Embraer today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to discuss a joint strategy to develop the local aerospace ecosystem. As part of the MoU, AHQ Group and Embraer will explore a new regional airline using the E2 family of medium-haul aircraft

Saudia Group Secures Airbus Deal for 105 Aircraft

May 20, 2024 @ 11:48 AM

Saudia Group, which owns Saudia Airline and budget carrier Flyadeal, has finalized an agreement with Airbus for the procurement of 105 aircraft. The order consists of 12 A320neo planes and 93 A321neo planes, contributing to Saudia Groups Airbus order backlog, which now stands at 144 A320neo family aircraft

Boeing ecoDemonstrator to Test Seat Cushion Sensors, Smart Galley Tools to Reduce...

May 17, 2024 @ 10:37 AM

Boeing's ecoDemonstrator program is testing 36 technologies on a 777-200ER jet starting in May 2024. The aim is to improve operational efficiency and sustainability in cabin interiors

UEC’s ODK-Saturn Introduces Digital Certification for SSJ-100 Airliner’s PD-8 Engine

May 8, 2024 @ 07:18 AM

The Rybinsk-based enterprise "ODK-Saturn" of the United Engine Corporation (UEC) has unveiled plans to implement digital certification methods for its PD-8 aircraft engine, a critical component designed for the domestically manufactured Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) passenger airliner. Leveraging digital twin technologies and computer modeling, this initiative aims to streamline and expedite the certification process for the PD-8 engine

Avation PLC Orders 10 ATR 72-600s

May 2, 2024 @ 08:45 AM

Aircraft manufacturer, ATR today announced an order for 10 ATR 72-600 with Avation PLC. Deliveries are scheduled from 2025 to 2028, and the agreement also includes 24 purchase rights, valid until 2034

Collins Aerospace's Philippines Facility Delivers First Set of Seats to Airbus

March 14, 2024 @ 11:15 AM

Collins Aerospace has shipped its first seating order from its facility in Tanauan City, Philippines, to Airbus. The delivery of the Meridian main cabin seat supports an airline customer's narrow-body linefit program, offering passengers ergonomic comfort, increased living space and ample in-seat storage

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