Russian Aerospace Industry

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Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) has granted the Yakovlev aircraft manufacturing company an expanded Production Organization Approval (FAVT-I-11), authorizing serial production of the MC-21 passenger jet. This follows an on-site inspection verifying Yakovlev’s compliance with federal aviation regulations, including quality assurance and flight safety management systems. The approval adds the MC-21 to Yakovlev’s "List of Authorized Works," which already includes the SSJ-100, along with key components like an integrated firewall, computing system, and multifunctional displays.Global Certification EquivalentsThe FAVT-I-11 certification aligns with international standards:FAA (U.S.)—Equivalent to Production Organization Approval (POA) under FAR Part 21, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards.EASA (Europe)—Similar to POA under EC Regulation 748/2012, confirming production meets EU aviation safety requirements.This certification underscores Yakovlev’s adherence to globally recognized manufacturing standards, a crucial step for future export potential and type certification in foreign markets.Key Certifications & DevelopmentsType Certification: On December 28, 2021, the MC-21-300 received Rosaviatsiya's type certificate, confirming its compliance with Russian civil aviation standards.Major Change Approval (2023)—Permitted an increase in passenger capacity from 175 to 211, enhancing market competitiveness.PD-14 Engine Transition—Certification flights for Russian-made PD-14 engines are set for 2025, reducing reliance on foreign technology due to sanctions.Government & Industry CommitmentsPrime Minister Mikhail Mishustin highlighted the SJ-100’s first flight with Russian engines as a milestone, stressing the need for accelerated production without compromising safety.Minister of Industry & Trade Anton Alikhanov confirmed MC-21 (PD-14) and SJ-100 (PD-8) will enter service in H1 2025, with certification flights underway.Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov stated serial MC-21 production begins in 2026, with Aeroflot’s Rossiya Airlines expected to receive the first units.

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Kamikaze drones "KUB-2E" and "KUB-10E" presented by the Kalashnikov Concern at the IDEX 2025 exhibition in the UAE.

The loitering munition "KUB-2" in the middle class with a mass of more than 10 kg is an analogue of the well-known "Lancet". Videos of its tests during the SVO have already appeared

The heavier "KUB-10" already weighs about 45 kg with a warhead mass of about 11 kg and is capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 40 km in a guided version and up to 90 km when launched at specified coordinates.

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Росавиация выдала сертификат типа на агродрон ИД-100A https://favt.gov.ru/novosti-novosti/?id=13282

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