Russia’s Superjet replacement engine completes its certification trials
Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC) has completed certification tests for the Aviadvigatel PD-8 turbofan, the domestically built powerplant developed to…
Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100)
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Topics related to the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100), a modern fly-by-wire twin-engine regional jet with 8 to 108 passenger seats.
Sukhoi Superjet, Airbus A330 collide on taxiway at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport
Two passenger aircraft collided on a taxiway at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) on the evening of September…
95 incidents in 12 years: Is the Sukhoi Superjet safe?
The Sukhoi Superjet is a relative newcomer to the aviation world, having first entered service in April 2011.…
Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 catches fire after landing at Antalya Airport: video
The engine of a Sukhoi Superjet 100-95LR aircraft caught fire after landing at Antalya Airport (AYT) in Turkey,…
Russian investigators blame faulty sensor for Superjet crash
Russian investigators have released a preliminary report into the fatal crash of a Sukhoi Superjet 100 (registration RA-89049)…
Russian-made airliners to be rebranded as ‘Yakovlev’
Russian-made commercial aircraft, such as the Superjet SJ-100 regional jet and MC-21 single-aisle mid-sized airliner may soon be…
All-Russian Superjet 100 makes maiden flight
The all-Russian Superjet 100, named the SJ-100, completed its maiden flight, marking another step forward for Russia in…
Russia’s Sukhoi Superjet 100 encounters navigational woes: reports
The accuracy of navigational databases used by the Sukhoi Superjet 100 fleet operated by Russian airlines has been…
Will Russia’s Sukhoi Superjet 100 be built in the UAE?
United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Markab Capital signed an agreement to form a strategic partnership with Italy’s SuperJet International,…
Belfast’s Fly Atlantic plans to operate transatlantic flights from summer 2024
New Irish low-cost carrier Fly Atlantic plans to launch transatlantic routes from Belfast to the United States and…
Russia’s SSJ100 planes will be delivered with second-hand engines: report
Russian airline Azimuth will receive a new Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger aircraft powered with two “second category” engines,…
Russia will deliver just half of its planned SSJ100s in 2022: report
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) will deliver just 10 of a planned 19 Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jets…
Aeroflot Group signs purchase agreement for 339 Russian-built aircraft
Aeroflot Group, the parent company of Russian flag carrier Aeroflot, has signed an agreement with the local aerospace…
Fuselage of Russian-made SSJ New jet is delivered to Moscow for testing: TASS
The prototype fuselage of the first SSJ New jet, which was built by Russian aerospace manufacturer United Aircraft…
Russia to invest $14.5B to boost home-grown jet production
Russia will allocate 770 billion rubles (US$14.5 billion) to develop the country’s air transport industry by the end…
Aeroflot to order 300 Russian-made planes, boost capital by $3 billion
Aeroflot, the flag carrier and the largest airline in Russia, plans to order 300 new aircraft from local…
Rostec moves closer to replacing French SSJ 100 engines with Russia-made PD-8
Russian state conglomerate Rostec has completed the static testing program of the Aviadvigatel PD-8, the new domestic turbofan…
UTair to bring back previously retired Yak-40 and Yak-42 aircraft – reports
Russian airline UTair will acquire and bring back into service previously retired Yakovlev Yak-40 and Yak-42 aircraft. The aircraft…