First PD-14 Flight Tests Delayed Until October

MOSCOW—The first flight tests of Russia’s new PD-14 turbofan engine have been postponed until October, due to problems with the planned test aircraft, the engine maker’s CEO confirmed. Vladislav Masalov, CEO of United Engine Corporation (UEC), says the first flight initially planned for June 30 was...
Maxim Pyadushkin

In addition to writing for Aviation Week Network, Maxim holds a key position at Russia's Air Transport Observer magazine. In the past he was in charge of several ATO’s sister aerospace publications and earlier worked for Moscow-based CAST defense think-tank.

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