A representative Russian delegation headed by the Minister of Industry and Trade, Denis Manturov, President of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), Mikhail Pogosyan, and the President of Irkut Corporation, Oleg Demchenko, visited Canada in early February. The visit resulted in signing a contract between Ilyushin Finance & Co (IFC) leasing company and Bombardier on delivery of CSeries 300 aircraft. далее

From the very start of Russian Regional Jet (RRJ) project (now known as Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100)) in 2011 it was much sought after by the representative of mass media and was the subject of wide speculation among the members of aviation community. далее

Il-76МD-90А (Product 476) heralds a new era in transport segment of Russian aircraft industry. Notwithstanding that Il-76 is well-known all over the world, this is the first aircraft of this type assembled in Russian Federation. Historically Il-76s have been produced by Tashkent Aviation Production Association named after V.P. Chkalov (during Soviet era). However, the time is relentless and the new project based on the proven and reliable solution has been implemented by the Russian aircraft industry using digital technologies. Now the jet’s serial production will be carried out by Ulyanovsk-based Aviastar-SP. This enterprise is not only “the giant of aircraft industry”, but also the heart of “Aviation Capital of Russia”. далее

Kazan Helicopters has demonstrated the first prototype of light multi-role civil Ansat helicopter with hydro-mechanical flight control system (GMSU) to the representatives of Russian and foreign mass media on April 27th 2012. далее

The International Aerospace Exhibition FIDAE-2012 was held on March 27th - April 1st in Santiago, the capital of Chile. It is the ideal platform for promotion of Russian military products in Latin America. Following the results of 2011, 14% of the total volume of Rosoboronexport’s deliveries is accounted for by Latin America. Russian delegation was taking part in the exhibition for the 10th time. далее

More than 130 enterprises from 8 countries of the world will take part in the show. далее

June, 23-30, Russia: The World Aerobatic Championship 2012 is a remarkable event for Russia since our country has started the history of YAK-52 aerobatic competitions. далее

Russian pilots now have a unique simulator for assimilation of new aircraft. Ilyushin Finance & Co. (IFC) has opened the Full flight simulator for An-148 at S7 Training center. далее

The Aircraft Staff Training Center (ASTC) for Sukhoi Superjet 100 liners has been opened at the territory of M.M. Gromov Flight Research Institute on December 15th 2011. SuperJet International (SJI), the joint-venture between Alenia Aeronautica and Sukhoi Company, is responsible for training of customer’s personnel. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft is the subsidiary of Sukhoi Holding Company in partnership with Alenia Aeronautica. It provides the proper functioning of all the training aids and trainers of ASTC. далее

The total flying time of An-148 aircraft (assembled by Voronezh aircraft production association (VASO)) fleet of Rossiya Airlines has exceeded 20 thousand hours. Such an indicator is very important for regional aircraft and it is approaching to the best ones, including indicators of aircraft made by the world’s largest airframers. далее

Research and production association Nauka (NPO Nauka) has celebrated its 80th anniversary. Almost all the Russian aircraft and manned space crafts are equipped with systems and equipment produced by NPO Nauka. далее

We have described the product line of Irkutsk aviation plant (IAP) in the first part of this article. It includes Su-30МК and Yak-130 aircraft. But the enterprise’s future is connected with next-generation MS-21 passenger jet. In this part we will tell you about the MS-21 project and about plant’s preparations for production of the new jet – technical re-equipping and specialists training. далее

Until quite recently I have been an avid pessimist in respect of indigenous aircraft industry. But recently something has changed my point of view. New acquaintance with Irkutsk aviation plant (IAP) has engendered a new hope in me. As it turned out it is too early to sing a requiem, since we are still capable of making new technological leap. далее

The first operators of new Russian Superjet aircraft may experience an unpleasant surprise. далее

The bench tests of modernized TV3-117VMA-SBM1V engine for helicopters of Russian air forces have been successfully completed. It has been reported by the chairman of state commission, Lieutenant Colonel Vladislav Bruskov. далее