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
Safran to Provide Electrical Systems for Boeing's X-66 Flight Demonstrator
Safran Electrical & Power has been chosen by Boeing to supply the electrical power generation system for the X-66 flight demonstrator. This initiative is part of NASA's
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
Eve Air Mobility Unveils First Full-Scale eVTOL Prototype at FIA-24
Electric aircraft maker Eve Air Mobility unveiled its first full-scale electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) prototype at the 45th Farnborough Airshow. The "flying taxi" was built at Embraer's test facility in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo State
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
Airbus, Partners to Study Establishing an Aviation Hydrogen Hub in Spain
Airbus, Aena, Air Nostrum, Iberia, Exolum, and Repsol have announced a collaboration to explore the establishment of Spain's first hydrogen airport hub. This initiative aims to address the challenges involved in deploying hydrogen-powered aviation within the country
Russian Tu-214 Aircraft Completes First Flight as "Flying Laboratory" for Import Substitution
The Tu-214 aircraft, produced by the Kazan Aviation Plant, a branch of Tupolev JSC under the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), has completed its first flight after being restored to airworthiness. The Tu-214 is a twin-engine narrow-body aircraft derived from the Tu-204, with a passenger capacity of 210 and a range of 6,500 km
Import-Substituted SJ-100 Jetliner Begins Certification Flight Tests in Russia
A prototype of the import-substituted short-haul aircraft Superjet-100 (SJ-100), developed by PJSC Yakovlev of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), has embarked on its certification flight tests. The first flight that took place on June 10 also tested a domestic fuel system
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 United Aircraft Corporation (UAC)
Russia’s KRET to Unveil ‘Black Box’ for Airplanes, Helicopters
Rostec subsidiary Concern Radioelectronic Technologies (KRET) is set to unveil a "black box" equipped with solid-state memory designed for civil aircraft at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF)
Rolls Royce to Supply Twin Hybrid Propulsion for Japan' AEGIS Destroyer
Rolls-Royce has been selected to supply the twin MT30-powered hybrid electro-mechanical propulsion arrangement to power Japans Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV), a Japanese destroyer programme.9 The MT30 gas turbine's unique power density ensures the JMSDF destroyers meet top speed requirements without compromising performance
AURA AERO, Airbus Protect Cooperate for Certification of ERA Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
AURA AERO and Airbus Protect have entered into a cooperation agreement to facilitate the certification process of ERA, the upcoming 19-seater hybrid-electric aircraft developed by AURA AERO. Under this agreement, both companies will address safety, cybersecurity, and sustainability concerns associated with the ERA program and its production methods
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...