Russia's UEC Opens Plant to Speed up Engine Production for MC-21, SSJ...
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...
L3Harris Technologies has signed an agreement with Air India to become lead supplier of the
Sukhoi Superjet Crashes Near Moscow, 3 Crew Killed
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
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...
Saudi Arabia Planning Néw Regional Airline Using Embraer Aircraft
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
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...
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
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
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
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
Rolls-Royce Announces Virgin Atlantic's World First Transatlantic Flight with 100% Sustainable Aviation
Virgin Atlantic has conducted the first transatlantic flight utilizing 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) aboard a Boeing 787 with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, departing from London's Heathrow and landing at New York's JFK airport. This flight, supported by government funding, aims to showcase the feasibility of a greener approach to aviation
Chinese-built Airport Inaugurated in Angola
AVIC International Engineering Company, a subsidiary of the Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC) of China, successfully inaugurated Dr. Neto International Airport in Luanda, Angola, on November 10
Belgium Gets U.S. Clearance to Buy Small Diameter Bombs for F-35 Jets...
Hanwha Introduces New KF-21 Engine Prototype at FIA-24
Russia's UEC Opens Plant to Speed up Engine Production for MC-21, SSJ...
Israel Aerospace Unveils ‘WIND DEMON’ Stealthy Air-To-Surface Cruise Missile at FIA-24
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...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...