38-Ton Thrust Engine: Russia Sets Timeline for PD-35 Certification Breakthrough
The Russian state corporation Rostec has formally announced its intention to secure a type certificate for the new PD-35 aircraft engine within a period...
Exploding Fan Blade Test Pushes PD-8 Engine Toward Certification
The United Engine Corporation (UEC) achieved a notable milestone in the certification process of Russia’s PD-8 turbofan engine by effectively conducting a controlled fan...
Russia’s “Baikal” Aircraft Flies With New Domestic VK-800 Engine — What Changed?
December 24, 2025, marked a noteworthy milestone for Russia's aviation sector. On that day, the experimental prototype of the LMS-901 “Baikal” light multipurpose aircraft...
Russia’s S-76 Cargo Drone Explained: Big Version vs MBS Variant
As part of the execution of the National Project "Unmanned Aviation Systems," the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) resumes the ground and flight testing of...
Diesel Replacement: Russia’s EMKA2 Hybrid Shunting Locomotive Clears Certification
In December 2025, the certification trials for the new Russian hybrid DC shunting electric locomotive EMKA2 were effectively completed. The certification pertained to a...