Aviation

Russia’s Biggest Presidential aircraft completes its maiden flight

Russia prohibits its pilots from working for foreign airlines.

Russia’s Biggest Presidential aircraft completes its maiden flight: On April 9, 2021, The Russian Il-96-300 performed its maiden flight, assembled at the Voronezh Aviation Plant. It will undergo factory tests before entering services. It will be delivered to Rossiya Airlines, Rossiya is in charge of Russia’s officials’ transport, including the President.

The four-engine jet – is registered RA-96024 and fitted with Aviadvigatel PS-90A powerplants. According to the manufacturer the new aircraft is equipped with the most modern systems and equipment that meet European and international standards. In particular, an upgraded pilot navigation complex is installed on the plane and a new coloring technology has been used on the plane, which provides additional protection for the glider.

Today our new Il-96-300 aircraft, built at the Voronezh Aviation Plant, performed its maiden flight. https://t.co/YvGS0TlvMl pic.twitter.com/NfbKq8O2Os

— UAC Russia (@UAC_Russia_eng) April 9, 2021

During the flight, Il-96 operated altitude from 5000 to 9000 meters, the resistance, aircraft control, the operation of all its systems, and the power installation was carried out. During the flight, radio technical means of the landing were checked. The flight duration was about two hours. According to the crew commander Il-96 flight mission is fully completed.

The Ilyushin Il-96 was introduced in 1988 and in 2017 it was modified with a Chinese builder. Il-96-300 can carry up to 300 passengers. The il-96 plane is operated by a crew of 3 people. This Il-96-300 has been highly modified version for the main reason for the transportation of the president of the Russian Federation.

About 70 percent of the employees of company are busy on this project told by The managing director of VASO (Voronezh Aircraft Production Association).

The Russian government’s fleet to date has:

2- Airbus A319s
8- Il-96s
2- Sukhoi Superjets

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Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”