The fifth prototype of the LMS-901 “Baikal,” identified as No. 0005 and the third airworthy example, completed its first test flight at the airfield of the Ural Civil Aviation Plant (UZGA), part of the Union of Russian Mechanical Engineers.
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Russian aircraft undergo extreme -40°C cold in crucial certification phase
The Russian MC-21-310 and Sukhoi SJ-100 aircraft are undergoing a new phase of certification testing under extreme conditions in northern Russia.
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Natilus unveils redesigned Horizon Evo for up to 250 passengers
Natilus reveals new version of the “flying wing” Horizon Evo and bets on simplified certification to enter service in the 2030s
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Video: Russia tests new “Superjet” in pool to evaluate engine protection against water
The “pool” test simulated the movement of the aircraft on a waterlogged runway, ensuring the resistance and performance of the Russian PD-8 engines during takeoff and braking.
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Video: Russian experimental prototype with updated fuselage and PD-8 engines takes off toward certification
The latest version of the Russian regional jet Superjet 100, equipped exclusively with domestically-produced components, has arrived at the M.M. Gromov Flight Research Institute airfield in Zhukovsky to begin flight certification testing.
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The newest version of the Russian regional jet Superjet 100, equipped exclusively with domestically produced components, has arrived at the airfield of the M.M. Gromov Flight Research Institute in Zhukovsky to begin flight certification tests.
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