Russia aviation news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on the Russian aviation industry:

Recent Developments:

  1. Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet: Russia has successfully tested its fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet, which is expected to enter service with the Russian Air Force in 2024. (Source: TASS)
  2. Irkut MC-21 passenger jet: The Irkut MC-21, a Russian-made passenger jet, has completed its first flight test and is expected to enter service in 2023. (Source: RIA Novosti)
  3. Aviastar-SP cargo plane: Russia's Aviastar-SP has delivered its first An-124-100 Ruslan cargo plane to the Russian Ministry of Defense. (Source: Interfax)
  4. Sukhoi Superjet 100: Russia's Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company has delivered its 150th Superjet 100 passenger jet to a customer. (Source: RIA Novosti)
  5. Russian helicopter production: Russia's helicopter manufacturer, Kazan Helicopters, has increased its production capacity to meet growing demand for its Ka-226T and Ka-32A11BC helicopters. (Source: TASS)

Industry News:

  1. Russian airlines' passenger traffic: Russia's airlines carried 84.6 million passengers in 2020, a 14.6% decrease compared to 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: RIA Novosti)
  2. Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport: Sheremetyevo Airport, one of Russia's busiest airports, has opened a new terminal and increased its passenger capacity. (Source: TASS)
  3. Russian aviation industry's challenges: The Russian aviation industry is facing challenges such as a shortage of skilled workers, outdated infrastructure, and competition from foreign airlines. (Source: Interfax)
  4. Russian airlines' fleet modernization: Russian airlines are modernizing their fleets by introducing new aircraft, such as the Airbus A350 and Boeing 737 MAX. (Source: RIA Novosti)
  5. Russian space agency's aviation plans: Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, plans to develop a new spacecraft, the Federatsiya, which will be capable of carrying both people and cargo. (Source: TASS)

Upcoming Events:

  1. MAKS 2021 air show: The MAKS 2021 air show is scheduled to take place in Zhukovsky, Russia, from August 24 to 29, 2021. (Source: RIA Novosti)
  2. Aviastar-SP's cargo plane delivery: Aviastar-SP is expected to deliver its first An-124-100 Ruslan cargo plane to the Russian Ministry of Defense in 2021. (Source: Interfax)
  3. Sukhoi's Su-57 fighter jet testing: Sukhoi is expected to continue testing its Su-57 fighter jet in 2021, with plans to enter service with the Russian Air Force in 2024. (Source: TASS)

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