All articles by Howard Gethin – Page 2
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Russia seeks An-2 modernisation without Antonov approval
Russia's trade and industry ministry is seeking clearance from the government to modernise Yakovlev Yak-40 regional jets and Antonov An-2 biplanes to circumvent authorisation
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NewsSikorsky considers Ukrainian engines for S-61 upgrade
Ukraine's Motor Sich has held talks with Sikorsky over the possible installation of its engines in the Sikorsky S-61...
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NewsPutin calls for relaxation of flight rules for light aircraft over Russia
Russia should relax flight regulations to allow light aircraft and helicopters to fly over large cities, President Vladimir Putin said today, but warned...
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NewsRussian PAK-DA bomber in doubt, says minister
Moscow's PAK-DA long-range bomber intended to replace the Tupolev Tu-160 and Tu-95 could be at risk ...
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NewsAvia Group and Polyot plan local services from Voronezh airport
Moscow's Avia Management Group (AMG) and Polyot Airlines are in talks to set up a regional business aviation centre providing local charter, scheduled and aerial work services at Voronezh airport.
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Russia's MAK recommends tighter control over GA manufacturers after L-44 crash
The Russia-based Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) has called on the nation’s Trade and Industry Ministry to develop a system for ensuring that aircraft manufacturers meet existing regulations for production, licensing and testing, following the fatal crash of an L-44 amphibian light aircraft near Moscow in June 2010 that killed three ...
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Russia relaxes lower airspace rules for business and general aviation flights
The Russian authorities moved to stimulate development of general and business aviation by easing air traffic requirements.
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Chernyshev engine plant in shareholder row as bankruptcy looms
Moscow's Chernyshev engine plant, producer of RD-33 and -93 jet engines, is at the centre of a dispute between managers and shareholders, with claims of...
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Russia to overhaul pilot training system to address flightcrew shortage
Russia is to overhaul its civil aviation training system in an effort to cope with a looming aircrew shortage crisis. The country needs at least 700-800...
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Demand for business aviation is growing in Russia
More and more Russians are getting the taste for business aviation. But can barriers blocking the sector's growth be removed so it can expand even further?
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Vnukovo to dedicate runway to business aircraft
Moscow Vnukovo airport , home to Russia's main business aviation centre, is to open its second runway for...
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Ilyushin Finance offers Antonov Business Jet
Russia's Ilyushin Finance is marketing a business jet variant of the Antonov An-148 regional aircraft, designated...
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Spirit Aerosystems ties up with Russia’s OAK for parts work
US aircraft component maker Spirit Aerosystems has signed an agreement with Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (OAK) to co-operate on parts manufacturing...
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Aeroflot to open first training school as pilot shortage threatens expansion
Aeroflot is to open Russia's first modern commercial pilot training school in 2009, in response to an aircrew shortage crisis that could limit growth in...
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Diamond in talks in Russia on possible licence production
Austria's Diamond Aircraft is in talks with Russian manufacturers over possible licence production of...
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India rejects delivery of Ilyushin Il-38SD
India has suspended contract payments to Russia's Rosoboronexport state armaments agency for modified Ilyushin Il-38SD maritime patrol aircraft following...
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New Energia boss says NASA contracts unaffected as firm faces management crisis
Vitaly Lopota, newly appointed manager of Russian space manufacturer RKK Energia, has promised that the firm will carry out all its contracts relating to...
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Aircraft carrier delay grounds Indian MiG fighters
India is unlikely to take delivery of the refitted Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov until 2011, three years after the due delivery date, Russian...
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Headlines briefing
ACQUISITION Private equity firm The Carlyle Group is to acquire Arinc from its current shareholders, which include several...
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Russian military to order Antonov An-3 biplanes
Russia's defence ministry is in final contract negotiations for an initial batch of turboprop-powered...
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