Russia delays PD-35, ambitious turbofan for CR929
The Aviadvigatel PD-35 high-bypass turbofan being developed by Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC) has been delayed by two years. “Regarding… Read More »
Airbus A380: 15 facts for 15 years of the superjumbo
On this day, 15 years ago, Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) introduced the world’s first Airbus A380 on its inaugural service… Read More »
Ukraine arrests head of aircraft engine maker Motor Sich over suspected treason
Ukrainian security services have arrested Vyacheslav Boguslaev, the president of Ukrainian aircraft engine manufacturer Motor Sich, over suspected treason. According… Read More »
Airbus sees greener skies to drive demand for new widebody freighters
Crawford Hamilton, head of freighter marketing at Airbus, is crystal clear about the environmental challenge facing airfreight: “The quickest route… Read More »
Russian pilots should repair aircraft themselves, says official
Russia’s pilots should become mechanics and learn how to maintain aircraft themselves, according to the country’s Deputy Minister of Industry… Read More »
What is the current state of Ukrainian civil aviation after six months of war?
Two important events occur on August 24, 2022: the Ukrainian Independence Day and the six-month anniversary of the start of… Read More »
Volga-Dnepr Group ownership transferred to management
Volga-Dnepr Group founder Alexey Isaykin (Alexei Isaikin) has transferred ownership of the company to management. The exact structure of the… Read More »
Volga-Dnepr Group to cut ABC and Atran pilot numbers
The Volga-Dnepr Group is to layoff most of its pilots flying Boeing aircraft for subsidiary cargo airlines AirBridgeCargo and Atran…. Read More »