Irkut announced today that the second composite wing panel for MC-21 airliner manufactured by AeroComposite (a UAC member) was delivered to the plant of Irkut Corporation (also part of UAC). The image below is of the first wing panel delivered…
Russian news source TASS has this story. Meanwhile another Russian source describes the deal rather differently. The SSJ has been in play with this airline for some time. Russia and Egypt had their relationship ruffled by the bombing of the…
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Recent reports from Russian sources claiming an order of up to 100 Superjets seem to be, perhaps, wishful thinking. A report from Iran today suggests things are more complicated. While news that numerous Iranian airlines are negotiating deals is not…
The first of two VIP SSJ100 aircraft ordered by the Thai government have arrived in Zhukovsky near Moscow for their customizing. The aircraft with serial number 95093 has obtained a temporary Russian registration 97015. The second aircraft (95095) is preparing…
Sukhoi’s SSJ MSN 95093 made its first flight at the airfield in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. The aircraft will be delivered in Royal Thai Air Force is is one of two on order. “The flight was a success. The crew was pleased with…