Aviation

The rotorcraft received a gas turbine engine instead of a piston engine

S7 signed a memorandum for the delivery of 100 airliners in a cabin configuration without a flight engineer

The unit was developed for light aircraft, helicopters, and gyrocopters

Aircraft No. 73055 was in the sky for 7 hours 7 minutes

An alliance could accelerate the creation of a strategic bomber despite problems with engines, stealth technologies, and sanctions

Applicants must be no older than 35 and have no tattoos

The economic efficiency of the airliners will also increase

Transport aircraft will be able to calmly disguise themselves as civilian planes at airfields

Testing of three prototype aircraft will be completed by the end of 2026

Vadim Badekha: "It is important that this be a steady, balanced volume for 7-10 years"

The supply memorandum was signed at the NAIS 2026 exhibition

They want to begin aircraft deliveries in the first quarter of 2026

The increase will affect the entire lineup - from the Su-35 and Su-34 to the MC-21, SJ-100, and Il-114-300

The first contracts will be signed on February 23

Aircraft certification is 70% complete