Another serial Il-76MD-90A launched factory flight tests

Another serial transport aircraft IL-76MD-90A, produced by JSC “Aviastar-SP” under a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry made its first flight on August 14, revealing a series of factory tests. The flight lasted more than 7 hours and was successful. The given program has been implemented in full, after which the aircraft landed at the airport “Ulyanovsk-Vostochny”, the press service of the company informed.

“The crew, headed by the commander of the ship, honored test pilot Nicholay Kuimov, carried out inspections at the most general behavior of the aircraft in the sky, carried out an assessment of its performance handling and stability, and also check the operation of engines, systems and equipment,” the head of its flight testing station of JSC “Aviastar-SP” Yuri Chekanov said.

Aircraft designers ready for serial production of engines PD-14

Perm aircraft designers are ready for serial production of PD-14 engine. At a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin Governor of Perm region Viktor Basargin promised that the aggregates are good.

“This is a whole new look, a new gearbox. Assembly production, test bench are ready. This is our new aircraft engines PD-14. We also develop this cluster. We have, you know, a co-operation, there are now some of the program to help us to begin mass production,” Basargin said.

Ka-52K “Katran” to be equipped with video processing system of “Okhotnik” family

The latest Russian combat helicopter Ka-52K “Katran”, set for deployment on helicopter carrier of “Mistral” type, thanks to the video processing of the family “Okhotnik” is able to detect and recognize objects at a distance of 1.5 times larger than the land version of the Ka-52 – “Alligator”.

This was announced on Wednesday, August 12, by First Deputy General Director of Russia’s largest holding company in the electronic industry “Concern Radio-electronic technology” (KRET, part of “Rostec”) Igor Nasenkov.

“System of video processing of “Okhotnik” family provides increased range of detection and recognition of objects in 1.2-1.5 times, increased duration of the TV channel within a day. The availability of automatic tracking to stabilize the binding of the field of view of video to the site of interest, and the observed pattern give in teleorientatsii digital error code error with respect to the target line of sight,” Nasenkov said.

Tekhnodinamika to provide new wing mechanization for Il-112V

Holding “Tekhnodinamika” creates a system of high-lift devices for the new military transport aircraft Il-112B, which will significantly reduce the weight and improve the maintainability of the aircraft, the press service of the Company reported on Thursday.

“Tekhnodinamika” and “Ilyushin Aviation Complex” signed a contract to develop the elements of mechanization of the wing for the IL-112V. Unlike other aircraft in its class, the Il-112V get moving flap system that operates by electric rather than on the basis of hydraulic units. This approach allows us to reduce the weight of the system and improve its performance and maintainability,” the statement said.

Capabilities of PAK FA pilot’s gear unveiled

A special suit for pilots who will fly the newest Sukhoi PAK FA (also known as T-50) jet fighter has been developed by Russian engineers and scientists.

The new pilot gear can arguably be considered a technical revolution in the field.

The suit was specially designed to make the pilot feel comfortable during supersonic-speed flights. It is equipped with an anti-G system which features a hose for delivering air to the pilot.

Russia’s future aircraft carrier will be nuclear-powered

Russia’s future nuclear carrier will have to be equipped with a nuclear power plant, a spokesman for the United Shipbuilding Corporation has told TASS.

“The project of a future Russian aircraft carrier, or as it is sometimes referred to as naval aircraft carrying complex, is in the design phase. Research conducted by the Nevskoye Design Bureau indicates that the sole way of meeting the Navy’s requirements, such as power generation, sea endurance and voyage range is to equip the ship with a nuclear power plant,” the source said.

The Nevskoye Design Bureau has worked on the project since 2007, the corporation’s official said. At the Defense Ministry’s request it has proposed the image of the ship and its air wing and determined the list of research and development works and requirements for its future base.

MAKS – largest platform for the development of international cooperation in aviation

Representatives of Rostec will participate in an extensive business program MAKS Aerospace Forum 2015 which will be held from 25 to 30 August in the town of Zhukovsky near Moscow.

Despite the difficulties in relations with Western countries, it is expected to sign documents with companies from France, USA and Italy. In addition, in the course of the cabin will be taken for the development of relations with our traditional partners such countries as China, India and Malaysia.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Andrei Boginsky informed that at the moment 584 Russian and 156 foreign companies from 30 countries claimed for the forum.

Scientists created robot to produce parts of Ka-62

Far Eastern Federal University scientists have created a robotic complex with a high level of artificial intelligence to produce parts of civil helicopters Ka-62, which are collected at the aircraft factory “Progress” in Primorye.

In 2013 the University won a grant of holding “Helicopters of Russia” for the modernization of the production processes of the plant “Progress”. Total funding for three-year project is 405 million rubles: 220 million, which the company has already sentand 185 million subsidized by the state.

“Filling” of upgraded missile Tu-160 from KRET

The Tupolev Tu-160 strategic missile carrier/bomber will be equipped with an advanced radio-electronic warfare system, which is highly effective against anti-aircraft missiles, Russia’s Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET) reported.

KRET is developing a new aircraft guidance system, a targeting and navigation complex, a weapons control system and other electronic equipment. A total of 800 firms and organizations are involved in the modernization of the Tu-160 aircraft.

Airbus A350 XWB to participate in the MAKS for the first time

For first time the newest wide-body aircraft A350 XWB will participate in the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2015, which will be held from August 25 to August 30 in Zhukovsky. A350 XWB (serial number MSN001) will perform demonstration flights, and will be presented at the static display c August 25 to August 27. This was reported by the press service of the Airbus.

“A350 XWB which arrived at the MAKS  was the first of the five test aircraft, which took off. Remarkable flight took place on June 14, 2013 in Toulouse (France). It initiated the intensive flight test program duration of 14.5 months, after which the A350 XWB was certified for commercial flights. A350 MSN001 equipped with engines of the new generation Rolls-Royce Trent XWB, is installed on board test equipment. At this airplane is conducting tests of systems and engines, he performed tests on the rejected take-off, landing in crosswinds, and was also involved in the test program at low temperatures, “- it said in a statement.