Sukhoi Superjet 100

Western sanctions have impeded Russia’s participation in the widebody program, but China plans to pursue it alone.

Russian aircraft manufacturer Irkut Corporation has changed its name to Yakovlev.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

After a multi-year attempt to gain traction in the global market, efforts to sell the Sukhoi Superjet 100 have switched to Russia.

Sergei Chemezov, Rostec CEO, will personally lead the consolidation process after appointing himself to lead the UAC Board of Directors, Rostec announced on March 18.

Rossiya Airlines plans to hire 400 pilots in 2021 and another 200 in 2022 to support the expansion of its fleet with Russian-made regional aircraft.

Russia’s Rossiya Airlines has started operating its newly acquired Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jets.

Russia’s Red Wings airline has reintroduced Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) regional aircraft to its fleet.

The Russian government plans to save United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) after the country’s only aircraft manufacturer almost doubled its net loss in 2019.

Russia’s Superjet 100 (SSJ100) regional aircraft has lost its last association with former designer Sukhoi Company.