SJ-100’s domestic engines tested for resilience to water ingestion
United Aircraft has carried out water-ingestion tests on its initial import-substituted Yakovlev SJ-100, equipped with Aviadvigatel PD-8 powerplants.
Airbus nears completion of first Qantas A350-1000 for long-range Project Sunrise routes
Airbus has rolled out the first ultra-long-range A350-1000 for Australian carrier Qantas’s Project Sunrise initiative.
Airbus builds towards final destructive tests on Wing of Tomorrow demonstrator
Airbus has begun the first phase of load testing on a demonstrator wing developed under its Wing of Tomorrow programme that will eventually see the structure tested to destruction.
Vertical discussing industrial partnerships to support VX4 commercialisation
Vertical Aerospace is holding talks with several prospective entities as it seeks a strategic industrial partner to support its commercialisation of the VX4 eVTOL.
Vertical shows off scalable VX4 cabin design days ahead of transition flight tests
Vertical Aerospace has unveiled the cabin design for its certification-standard VX4 eVTOL, days ahead of commencing transition flight testing of the prototype aircraft.
Russia’s prototype TVRS-44 regional turboprop set to fly in mid-2026
Russian aerospace firm UZGA expects to build the first prototype of its TVRS-44 Ladoga regional turboprop by the end of the year.
Airbus freighter forecast highlights Asia demand as region’s carriers sign for A350F
Two recent Asia-Pacific agreements for the Airbus A350 freighter have reinforced Airbus’s confidence in the aircraft’s long-term prospects, despite the substantial turmoil endured by global trade in a year which has virtually been defined by escalating tariffs, retaliation, and geopolitical tension.
Airbus halves number of parked ‘gliders’ as it strives to meet year-end delivery target
Airbus has halved, the last three months, the number of engineless aircraft for which it has been forced to postpone delivery owing to a powerplant shortfall.
Airbus trims A220 production targets over supply and demand considerations
Airbus has lowered its target for A220 production rates, aiming for 12 aircraft per month next year rather than the previous 14.
Second import-substituted MC-21 prototype carries out maiden flight
United Aircraft has carried out the first flight of a second prototype import-substituted Yakovlev MC-21-310, advancing the type’s progress towards certification.