Belarussian Yak-130s
Russian aircraft manufacturer Irkut Corp has delivered four Yakovlev Yak-130 jet trainers ordered by the Belarussian MoD. The first, wearing the serial ’71’ (c/n…
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Russian Air Force Get 180 New Aircraft this year
The Russian Air Force will receive some 180 brand new planes and helicopters by the end of the year, the Air Force Commander in Chief…
Yak-130 attracts more than 10 potential buyers
Irkut expects to receive new orders this year for the Yakovlev Yak-130 advanced jet trainer and light-attack aircraft, says company president Alexey Fedorov. Russia’s defence…
Irkut Building Yak-130s on Spec
The Irkut Corporation’s plant at Irkutsk recently began final assembly of the 35th example of the Yakovlev Yak-130 combat trainer. Of this total, approximately ten…
YAK-130 already in Lipetsk
The Russian Air Force took delivery of its first production-standard Yak-130 combat trainer ferried from the Sokol aircraft manufacturing plant in Nizhny Novgorod to the…
P&W seeks Russian partners for GTF engine that will power MS-21
Pratt & Whitney is exploring opportunities for teaming with Russian companies to develop its PW1400G geared turbo-fan engine, selected to power United Aircraft’s MS-21 twinjet….
Russian airlines are concerned about being rushed into purchasing the MS-21, since performance figures are not yet known
An unusual move to bolster the prospects of its own narrow-body ambitions, Russia’s United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) is proposing to ease market access to Western…
Russia sells arms to Libya
Moscow has kicked off its 2010 arms sales campaign by finalizing deals with Libya and Vietnam to buy advanced hardware. Tripoli signed a $1.8-billion purchase…
Selection Push for MS-21
Irkut, the lead contractor in Russia’s United Aircraft Co., is expected to make key final selections on engines, avionics and flight controls for the MS-21aircraft…
Irkut unveils main suppliers for MS-21 twin-jet
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation has unveiled the main system suppliers for the planned three-member MS-21 twin-jet family. Contractors were selected following international tenders invited last…
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant has completed assembly of second vertical stabilizer and rudder set for Yak-130 combat-trainer
Ulan-Ude, 3 April 2009. Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant has finished assembly of second vertical stabilizer and rudder set designed for Yak-130 combat-training aircraft. Works were performed…
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