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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Moscow Bets on the Mi-38PS for Operations in Temperatures Down to -52°C
The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) has received the first Mi-38PS helicopter, a model specifically developed for search and rescue missions in extreme environments, including the Arctic zone and the strategic Northern Sea Route.
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Video shows Il-114-300 in Zhukovsky ahead of international debut at Wings India 2026
A video released by the official channel of the Russian aircraft industry shows the Il-114-300 in Zhukovsky, where the prototype is undergoing tests and final adjustments ahead of its international debut at Wings India 2026, taking place from January 28 to 31 in Hyderabad.
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New Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters delivered to Russian operators for Arctic and Far East operations
Russian Helicopters has completed the delivery of a new batch of multifunctional Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters to three Russian airlines, expanding transport accessibility in strategic regions of the country’s Far North and Far East.
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Video: Russia Receives New Mi-8MTV-1 Helicopters for Operations in the Far North and Far East
December 9, 2025 – The Russian Helicopters group announced the delivery of three new Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters to GTLK, produced by the Kazan Helicopter Plant.
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Video: MC-21 Prototype Impresses in 6-Hour Flight and Enters New Test Phase in Russia
MC-21 prototype completes its first nonstop flight from Irkutsk to Zhukovsky as part of the certification program
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Video: Russian prototype aircraft clocks 74 flight hours and advances certification with PD-14 engines
The prototype of the Russian MC-21 aircraft, equipped with PD-14 engines from the state-owned ODK and national systems, has completed 74 flight hours during certification trials in Zhukovsky, Moscow region. In total, the aircraft has already carried out 19 flights, according to information released by Rostec.
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