United Aircraft Corporation (UAC)

Aviation Week Staff
As a result of sanctions, Russian airlines must replace their Western fleets with locally produced aircraft, but industry is far behind expectations.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Jen Meszaros
United Aircraft debuted advanced UAVs at the Singapore Airshow, showcasing cutting-edge tech such as the R6000 tiltrotor and launching a global agent program.
Advanced Air Mobility

Aviation Week Staff
Russia’s United Aircraft Corp. announced plans to assemble its Superjet 100 in India as part of plans to promote exports to that country.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network Staff
On Dec. 27, 2025, Russia's aviation authority Rosaviatsia issued its approval of an all-Russian modification of the Tupolev Tu-214 narrowbody.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Steve Trimble
Russia is showing off a potential stealth upgrade for the Su-57’s radar-exposed engine nozzles as part of a wider propulsion update on behalf of the fighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network Staff
Hindustan Aeronautics plans to return to production of commercial aircraft for the first time since 1988, building the all-Russian SJ-100 for Indian customers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network Staff
Yakovlev flew the second prototype of the so-called import-substituted MC-21-310 narrowbody airliner from its facility in Irkutsk, Russia, on Oct. 28.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network Staff
Russia has selected the thrust rating for its new heavy turbofan engine which will be installed on both future commercial and military platforms.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network Staff
Russia’s new passenger turboprop the Ilyushin Il-114-300 will reportedly gain its designed operational parameters in 2028, two years after it enters service.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Jennifer Meszaros
China's United Aircraft Group is showcasing its 6-ton-class tiltrotor aircraft, the Lanying R6000, at the 55th Paris Air Show.
Advanced Air Mobility

Aviation Week Network Staff
Local certification of the import-free modification of Russia’s MC-21-310 narrowbody airliner will still take more than a year, according to Yakovlev.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network Staff
Yakovlev has flown a prototype of its Superjet 100 regional jet in an all-Russian configuration powered by PD-8 engines for the first time.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
Since the invasion of Ukraine, Russian aerospace has had no access to Western equipment. Replacing it will continue to hamper manufacturers and airlines for years.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Chen Chuanren
The United Aircraft TD500 co-axial uncrewed helicopter has attained type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China.
Advanced Air Mobility

Aviation Week Network Staff
The Superjet 100 has made its first flight with Russian-made PD-8 turbofans, the type’s manufacturer United Aircraft Corporation reported March 17.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network Staff
The Russian government has approved development of a shorter variant of the country’s MC-21-300 narrowbody passenger airliner.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network Staff
Moscow has signed off an investment of RUB283.8 billion ($2.8 billion) to facilitate the domestic production of 600 commercial airliners by 2030.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick, Robert Wall
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network Staff
The new CEO of Russia’s United Aircraft Corp., Vadim Badekha, has restructured the OEM to give him direct control of its delayed commercial aircraft programs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network Staff
United Aircraft Corp. announced that Vadim Badekha, who previously led UAC propulsion supplier United Engine Corporation (UEC), will now lead UAC.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Seven large uncrewed cargo aircraft have rolled out or flown in the past few months.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion