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Russia’s Kronshtadt is showing an armed, satcom-equipped version of the Orion-E MALE UCAV for the first time outside Russia.

The Kremlin has committed $1.83 billion in funding support for the “Superjet-New.”

Continuing economic sanctions by the West has raised the possibility of Russian aircraft sales to Iran and Syria, in particular.

Under a new government funding plan, the Il-96 airliner would be fitted with new PD-35 turbofans to provide an improved alternative to Western aircraft.

The 15th edition of the Russian Business Aviation Exhibition (RUBAE) opened at Moscow Vnukovo Airport on September 8.

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed habits and ways of Russian business travelers, according to speakers at a recent Russian bizav conference.

Business aviation has been recovering from the shock caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, but its complete return to normalcy will not happen until next year.

With Russian government funding, the country's aerospace sector wants to take supersonic technologies to new levels to make a new generation SST viable.

The Taliban grants Russian airliners access to Kabul Airport to evacuate Afghan asylum seekers.

While the SSJ100 and Il-114-300 airliners have received new orders, the new MC-21 model is struggling, prompting Russia's government to show its support.

The Irkut MC-21 and SSJ100 would become the main beneficiaries of a $25 billion allocation from the Russian government.

Comac and UAC have shortlisted several suppliers for the CR929 widebody.

United Engine Corporation has assembled the first PD-8 engine core.

The Mi-8/17 series helicopters remain in widespread use worldwide.

The first deliverable copy of the MC-21 will feature Russian-made composites in its wings.

High-temperature superconductivity specialist SuperOx is providing a new electric motor and generator for a converted Yak-40 regional airliner.

Common Klimov engines in the Il-114 and Il-112 airlifter continue to present concerns.

The MC-21 narrowbody gets set for cold-weather trials in northern Russia.

Post-Covid business aircraft traffic in Europe “returned to some kind of normal” in August but has since dipped below 2019 levels.

Russia has opened a design competition as Tupolev and TsAGI progress on supersonic projects.

After a long delay, the Russian navy is now operating the Ka-31, the airborne early warning/surface search version of the Ka-27 shipborne ASW helicopter.

The ceasefire ar Idlib ended a brief period of intense fighting between Assadist and Turkish forces, during which a number of aircraft were downed.

The Russian flag carrier has become the first airline in Eastern Europe to fly the A350.

An escalation in fighting between Turkish and Assadist forces has resulted in a number of air vehicles—both manned and unmanned—being shot down.

The Russian army is employing small UAVs to find targets and then provide designation for attack by laser-guided shells.

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and lessors want to place “white tail” SSJ100s with airlines.

Beriev’s latest Be-200 is painted in Navy colors, but there is some doubt as to whether the type has been ordered by the defense ministry.

Ilyushin has plans to relaunch production of its Il-114 regional turboprop, but with domestic engines and avionics.

The nature of the upgrade to the Tu-160M has not been detailed, but the type is once again making its presence felt in the ongoing Russia-U.S. standoff.

With its order for around a dozen, Vietnam becomes the seventh customer for the advanced trainer, which is also being developed for close air support.