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Russia Could Soon Develop VTOL Stealth Jets for its Helicopter Carriers

July 29, 2024 @ 10:48 AM

Russian aircraft manufacturer, Yakovlev is ready to start work on a fifth generation vertical take off and landing (VTOL) fighter jet. These jets-probably based on the Su-57 stealth jet or also...

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...

Su-30 Manufacturer, Irkut Corporation Rebranded as 'Yakovlev'

July 27, 2023 @ 07:14 AM

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...

Hard Landing Static Tests Completed for Russian MC-21 Airliner

December 7, 2022 @ 10:22 AM

Irkut Corporation and the Central Aero hydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI) have conducted the static tests of the MC-21 aircraft. The airframe underwent tests for its ability to withstand loads during a rough...

MC-21 in Rossiya Livery Arrives in Zhukovsky for Joint Operation Training

November 30, 2022 @ 03:01 AM

The prototype MC-21 aircraft of the Irkut Corporation of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), previously painted in the livery of the Rossiya airline, arrived at the flight test and development...

First Russian MC-21 Airliner Receives Rossiya Livery

November 25, 2022 @ 05:45 AM

The first Irkut narrow-body MC-21 airliner was painted with Rossiya livery ahead of the aircrafts delivery. The liner will be operated by Irkut Corporation, a subsidiary of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC)...

Russian MC-21 to Commence Commercial Fights as Cargo Aircraft

April 10, 2022 @ 05:42 PM

Russias sanctions-hit MC-21 airliner will commence commercial operations with Rossiya Airlines as a cargo carrier instead of as a passenger plane. The two MC-21 aircraft equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines...

Russian MC-21-300 Aircraft Completes Tests in Yakutsk

February 19, 2022 @ 05:27 AM

The Irkut MC-21-300 aircraft completed tests in cold conditions in Yakutsk and returned to the test base in Zhukovsky near Moscow. In Yakutia, the aircraft and its systems have been tested...

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