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Prototype sections for 'Russified' Superjet's PD-8 engine emerge

Russia’s United Engine has completed manufacturing work on the primary components of a prototype Aviadvigatel PD-8 powerplant.

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EASA draws up initial certification requirements for electric and hybrid engines

European aviation safety regulators have drawn up an initial set of certification requirements for electric or hybrid propulsion systems for future aircraft types.

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Airbus names new COO as defence and technology chiefs step down

Airbus has named Alberto Gutierrez as its chief operating officer, succeeding Michael Schoellhorn, who will take over as the head of the company’s Defence and Space division.

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Latest Il-96-300 conducts maiden flight from Voronezh

United Aircraft has conducted the maiden flight of the latest production Ilyushin Il-96-300, an aircraft which will be delivered to the Russian government as a special operations platform.

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Slip in Airbus order total illustrates 12-month impact of crisis

Analysis of Airbus backlog data over the year since the onset of the air transport crisis shows the airframer’s overall orders fell during the period, an extraordinary contrast to its strong annual performances over the previous decade.

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Airbus reveals order for 20 A220s

Airbus has revealed that an undisclosed customer has ordered 20 A220-300s, while lessor Avolon has signed for eight A320neo-family jets.

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Airbus to test laser-based communications on airborne platform

Airbus is aiming to integrate a laser-based communications demonstrator on an aircraft for flight testing by the middle of next year.

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A350 to be converted into Lufthansa’s latest atmospheric research platform

One of Lufthansa’s Airbus A350-900s is undergoing an extensive conversion programme, being fitted with equipment to enable the twinjet to operate as the carrier’s latest climate research platform.

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MC-21 back in Moscow after completing natural icing tests

Source: United Aircraft Flight-test aircraft 73051 was transferred to Arkhangelsk for the natural icing tests

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Airbus switching A320neo family from mechanical to electronic rudder control

Airbus is aiming to replace the mechanical rudder controls on A320neo-family aircraft, switching to a full electric rudder system by early 2024.

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