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The Mi-171 helicopter certified in China

5 April 2019 Jacek Domański

The Civil Aviation Administration of China issued a national type certificate for the Mi-171 helicopter with VK-2500-03 engines. The decision of the Chinese authorities gives Russian Helicopters company an opportunity to supply machines of this […]

MILITARY AVIATION

Gearing up for the 2019 airshow season

2 April 2019 Milan Toman

Between 19th February and 13th March, the Gripen rehearsal flights before the new display season took place at the 21st Air Force Base in Časláv. The Czech Air Force is a JAS-39 Gripen C/D operator […]

AVIATION EVENTS

Caudron G.3 replica among the participants of 2019 Aviation Fair

2 April 2019 Jacek Domański

Without any doubts, the era of aviation pioneers is one of the most interesting periods in the aviation history. The remains of the early aircrafts could be mostly seen only in the aviation museums, and […]

CIVIL AVIATION

Russian Helicopters Holding Company negotiating delivery of up to eight helicopters to Malaysia

27 March 2019 Jacek Domański

Russian Helicopters Holding Company, a part of Rostec State Corporation, is currently holding negotiations regarding delivery of up to eight rotorcraft units of three types to Malaysian customers. Contract details are to be specified during […]

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Almost a half-century with the Ilyushin airlifter – the IL-76 story

25 March 2019 Jacek Domański

On March 25th there was a 48th anniversary of the first flight of Ilyushin Il-76, the multi-purpose strategic airlifter, designed and produced in the former Soviet Union. During those 47 years Il-76 has become one […]

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Mustang will roar over Pardubice again

11 March 2019 Jacek Domański

Flying veterans of the World War II are among the main features of the Aviaticka Pout display programme. This year, the legendary North American P-51D Mustang will again roar over the Pardubice airfield. “From the […]

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Martin Šonka at the 29th Aviation Fair

20 February 2019 Jacek Domański

Martin Šonka, the acting world champion in the Red Bull Air Race, will perform a flying display during the 29th Aviation Fair in Pardubice, Czech Republic. Martin Šonka achieved a phenomenal success last year when […]

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