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Military Aviation News January 25, 2016

Russia’s Strategic Bomber PAK DA May Take off Earlier than Expected

Work on the PAK DA strategic bomber is coming along at a good pace, according to the Chief of the Russian Air and Space Forces,…

Military Aviation News January 20, 2016

Russia shows military might in Syria ahead of peace talks

(AP) — Helicopter gunships sweep low around Russia’s air base on the Syrian coast and air-defense missile systems tower at the base’s edge as warplanes…

Military Aviation News October 26, 2015

Russia, India Finalizing Deal on PAK FA Fifth-Generation Jets

During the upcoming annual Indo-Russian summit, an agreement is expected to be inked on the delivery of Sukhoi T-50 (PAK FA) fighter jets to India…

Military Aviation News July 7, 2015

Russian Investigative Committee to Probe Su-24M Jet Crash

A criminal case has been open for alleged violations of flights rules which led to a Monday crash of a Russian Su-24M Fencer supersonic…

Military Aviation News July 6, 2015

Russia, Pakistan Negotiating on Military Mi-35 Helicopters Deal

Russia and Pakistan might sign an agreement on selling the combat Mi-35 helicopters to Islamabad. MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Russia is holding the talks with Pakistan on the sale…

Military Aviation News June 1, 2015

Russia’s first-ever aerobatic team contest is underway in the city of Voronezh

Over 140 pilots of operational and tactical aviation, army air forces, long-range and military transport aviation from the Far East, Siberia, Urals, North Caucasus and…

Military Aviation News May 28, 2015

Russia to Buy as Many T-50 PAK-FA Fighters as Manufacturers Can Produce

The testing is in full swing, and the aircraft shows excellent performance and is expected to surpass all rivals, the Russian Air Force Commander…

Military Aviation News March 26, 2015

Russia’s New Military Transport Plane Set to Make Its Maiden Flight in 2017

The Ilyushin Il-112, Russia’s brand new light military transport plane, is slated to make its maiden flight in 2017, said Yury Borisov, a Russian Deputy…

Military Aviation News March 2, 2015

Russia’s Defense Ministry Removes An-70 From National Armament Program

Russia currently uses the Il-476 multi-purpose four-engine strategic airlifter as an alternative to An-70. Russia’s Ministry of Defense has removed the Antonov An-70 military transport aircraft,…

Civilian aviation news January 27, 2015

Russia Plans to Sell Up to 1,000 MC-21 Passenger Jets in 20 Years

According to Russia’s deputy prime minister, Russia intends to sell up to 1,000 MC-21 mid-range passenger jets over the next 20 years and foreign companies,…

Space News January 26, 2015

Boeing, SpaceX will beat Russia on price for astronaut rides

(AP) NASA expects to save millions of dollars in launch costs, once its commercial crew program starts flying in a couple of years. SpaceX and…

Military Aviation News January 23, 2015

Russia Develops Two New Drones, Ready for Testing

The Russian United Instrument Corporation has constructed two new “Chirok” drones, they are ready for testing, a source at UIC told RIA Novosti Friday. MOSCOW,…

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