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Kremlin Confirms Su-57 Commitment as Foreign Orders Loom

Following the crash of the first production Su-57 in December, Russian politicians have been quick to support the program to keep export hopes on track.
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Russia Considers Redundant Jetliners for Anti-Sub Role

Russia’s naval aviation is looking at the cheap-to-acquire Tu-204 and Tu-214 to supplant its elderly Tu-142s and Il-38s on maritime patrol duties.
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First Ilyushin IL-96-400M Takes Shape

UAC mates the fuselage and outer wing sections of the IL-96 family’s latest iteration.
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Russia To Produce 200 Airliners Annually

State defense orders are going to subside, and the industry is looking to replace them with civil orders.
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First S-350 Vityaz SAM Delivered to Russia

The “poor man’s S-400” offers high capability but at a much-reduced cost compared with its internationally controversial stablemate.
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Accidents

Ukrainian 737-800 Crash in Iran Kills at Least 176

Early indications suggest an engine fire brought down the Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737 outside Tehran.
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Cleared for export, Sukhoi’s Fighter Seeks Asian Orders

Russian president Vladimir Putin has taken a personal interest in ensuring export sales of the model.
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Russian Government Bank Funds SSJ100 Shipments to Aeroflot

After the Kremlin loosened purse strings, an initial batch of Sukhoi SSJ100s is on its way to entering service with Russia's Aeroflot.
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Accidents

First Crash for Su-57 To Delay Service Entry

The pilot escaped from the stricken Su-57 over unpopulated country and was rescued by helicopter.
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Aircraft

Russia To Invest in Indigenous Superjet

Development of the Superjet-New is planned to run through 2024.
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Kremlin Praises Pobeda While Barring New Boeing Acquisitions

The Russian low-cost subsidiary of Aeroflot ordered twenty 737 Max 8s.

Russia’s Sole Carrier Catches Fire Amid Replacement Talks

The aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov suffered considerable damage during a fire that occurred during the carrier’s refit program.
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S-400 Deployment Leads Russian Arctic Expansion

The deployment of the S-400 to an Arctic island increases Russia’s military power in the region and also strengthens overall national defense.
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CR929 Partners Complete Latest Phase of Wind Tunnel Tests

Russia’s TsAGI and UAC report good progress on CR929 development.
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Aircraft

First PD-14-powered MC-21 Takes Shape

China has also expressed interest in the Aviadvigatel engines as an alternative to the Leap-1C.
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Rotorcraft

Russian Air and Space Force Receives First Mi-38T

Three of the military version of the Mi-38 have been built and will be used for military evaluation trials by the Russian defense ministry.
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Accidents

Authorities Charge Captain in Crash of Aeroflot Superjet

The Investigative Committee of Russia accuses the pilot in command of Flight SU1492 of failure to follow proper procedures.
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SLON Strategic Airlifter Enters Tunnel Testing

Russia’s strategic airlifter program is advancing into validation of the advanced wing, while Ukraine is hoping to re-launch production of the An-225.
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UAC To Produce 43 Deliverable MC-21s from 2021-2023

The Irkutsk plant in Siberia expects to reach a production capacity of 72 MC-21s by 2025.
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Mongolia Takes MiG-29s as Poland Resumes Operations

Russia has donated two MiG-29s to Mongolia to restore a fast-jet capability the air force lost with the withdrawal of the last MiG-21s.
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Engines

Gulf Investments in 'Aurus' VVIP Helicopter Brand Boosts Ansat

Kremlin hopes that by creating the Aurus brand it can help Russia capture a significant share of the VIP vehicle market, including helicopters.
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Possible Middle East Customers Shown Russian SSBJ Plans

Russia believes it could be first to sell a supersonic business jet to the Middle East.
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Su-35 Goes to Russian Knights, On Offer to Turkey

Russia’s foremost display team is adding the latest advanced “Flanker” derivative to its line-up, and Turkey may be doing the same in the near future
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Rotorcraft

African Countries Seek Additional ‘Hinds’

The Mi-24/35 family has been operated for many years by many nations in Africa and continues to be of considerable interest to operators in the continent.
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Aircraft

Kremlin Considers Relaunching L-610 Production

Russian trade ministry signals its intent to allocate as much as nearly $400 million for the turboprop project.

Comeback for Russia’s Unguided Rockets

For years the 57-mm unguided rocket was a staple weapon of Soviet-bloc air arms. A new and upgraded version is signaling a renaissance of this caliber
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Riyadh, Moscow Agree To Establish Aircraft Leasing Company

The joint leasing enterprise between Russia and Saudi Arabia also involves a German financial group.
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Kremlin Invites Gulf Monarchies Aboard SSBJ

The Middle East and Southeast Asia are two possible markets for the Russian SSBJ.
Rotorcraft

Mil To Absorb Kamov Following High-speed Rotorcraft Win

The selection of Mil’s design to form the basis of a new high-speed combat helicopter was the catalyst for a merger of the two rotary-wing design bureaus.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Russia Advances UAV Forces, Sheds Light on Syrian Experiences

Although relatively slow to adopt unmanned technology, Russia has grown its UAV force considerably in terms of numbers and capability
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