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An-148 launch operators are awaiting their first revenues as the manufacturer targets production cost cuts.

SSJ100 operating envelope is being enhanced at the request of future customers.

The Russian Helicopters holding company, which unites Russia’s entire rotorcraft industry, aims to expand its product range with new and improved models in virtually all weight classes.

This year so far has seen four of Russia’s five largest air carriers either announce massive fleet acquisition plans or take first deliveries under earlier contracts. By contrast, smaller airlines - including regional operators — are struggling to renew their fleets. The national aviation authority is pressing these companies to switch to new airliner types sooner rather than later. The problem, however, is that acquisition financing is hard to come by; also, some airlines have no idea what models to choose to replace their ageing equipment.

The Russian aviation authorities are set to weed out smaller airlines

Russian air traffic figures continue to grow, as witnessed by a recent Rosaviatsia Federal Air Transport Agency report.

The Russian military finds a new role for the Kamov Ka-52 assault helicopter

Russian missile manufacturers are reaping the benefits of the booming SAM market

Phobos-Grunt will be sent off to Mars atop Zenith-2SB launcher on November 9 from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

The Sea Launch consortium resumes commercial services

Russia’s growing bizav market attracts manufacturers and MRO providers

The Russian business aviation market may be growing again, but most of its problems remain unsolved. Worse yet, if the industry regulators succeed in implementing a host of newly proposed requirements, this will further complicate the life of bizav operators, says Leonid Koshelev, chairman of the Russian United Business Aviation Association (RUBAA).