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Combat aviation after MAKS-2011

Combat aviation after MAKS-2011

Combat aviation after MAKS-2011

© RIA Novosti. Grigoriy Sysoev

22:04 23/08/2011

No large military contracts, though promised, were concluded or even announced at the MAKS-2011 international air show. The reason, experts believe, is the open conflict between buyers and sellers.

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Strizhi aerobatics team at MAKS-2011
19:02 23/08/2011
Russia's famed Strizhi (Swifts) aerobatics team showed their breathtaking stunts at the MAKS-2011 international air show in Zhukovsky near Moscow.
MAKS 2011 International Aviation and Space Show in figures
15:03 23/08/2011
The main purpose of MAKS is to showcase Russian cutting-edge technology and to demonstrate the openness of the Russian market for joint projects with foreign partners
WWII fighters show their paces at MAKS-2011
14:22 23/08/2011
MAKS-2011 has provided a glimpse of World War II-era aircraft. Visitors were able to see seven vintage planes, including an I-16, a DIT, a Sh-2, a Po-2 and a MiG-3, all of which flew in the skies above Zhukovsky.
Russian MiG-35 and MiG-29 fighters perform aerobatics at MAKS-2011 air show
10:37 23/08/2011
Russia's MiG-35 and MiG-29 fighter jets performed complex aerobatic maneuvers during a demonstration flight at the MAKS-2011 air show. Watch a video filmed with cameras installed in cockpits of the planes.
“Fire and forget:” Engineers unveil new missile system
20:52 22/08/2011
The Kornet-EM – a multipurpose long-range missile system developed in Tula – was unveiled at the MAKS-2011 air show.
A heart in the sky and other aerobatic tricks at MAKS-2011
21:59 21/08/2011
The program of the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show included demonstration flights of Russian and foreign aerobatic teams, such as Strizhi, Russkiye Vityazi (Russian Knights), Baltic Bees and others.
Russia's 5G fighter aborts flight at MAKS-2011 air show
18:19 21/08/2011
Russia's Sukhoi T-50 5th generation fighter aborted the takeoff at the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show on Sunday.
5G fighter aborts flight at MAKS-2011 air show
17:48 21/08/2011
Russia's Sukhoi T-50 5th generation fighter aborted the takeoff at the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show on Sunday.
5th generation fighter aborts flight at MAKS-2011 air show
16:20 21/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY, August 21 (RIA Novosti)
Russia's Sukhoi T-50 5th generation fighter aborted the takeoff at the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show on Sunday.
MAKS-2011: the fourth day of the air show
02:52 20/08/2011
Friday, August 19 was the fourth day of the air show at Zhukovsky outside Moscow and the first day when the salon opened its doors for public. More than 100,000 people visited the air show on Friday.
Ka-226T ambulance and giant Mi-26T2 at MAKS-2011
16:25 19/08/2011
Two helicopters premiered at the MAKS-2011 air show. A giant computerized helicopter, the Mi-26T2, and a flying ambulance, the Ka-226T, were presented.
Female pilot flies the massive Hercules
12:05 19/08/2011
The U.S. delegation presented a large exposition of aircraft at the tenth International Aviation and Space Show, MAKS-2011, in Zhukovsky in the Moscow Region. The U.S. Air Force and Navy brought 12 combat aircraft to MAKS-2011, including the F-15E and F-16C fighter jets, the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, the C-130J Hercules Tactical Transport Aircraft and the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling military aircraft.
Live broadcast from MAKS-2011 air salon
11:02 19/08/2011 MOSCOW, August 19 (RIA Novosti)
EN.RIAN.RU broadcasts live from the MAKS 2011 International Aviation and Space Show.
Sukhoi signs MoU with India's Aviotech for ten Sukhoi Business Jets
18:26 18/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY, August 18 (RIA Novosti)
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, maker of the Superjet airliner, has signed a letter of intent with India's Aviotech for the supply of ten Sukhoi Business Jets (SBJ), the VIP version of its Superjet aircraft, Sukhoi President Vladimir Prisyazhnyuk said on Thursday.
Russia to get 2nd aircraft for Open Skies inspections in 2012
15:45 18/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY (Moscow Region), August 18 (RIA Novosti)
Next year Russia will build its second aircraft specially equipped for international aerial inspections under the Open Skies Treaty, Vladimir Verba, the director general of Vega concern, said on Thursday.
Engine delay holds up SuperJet deliveries
15:08 18/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY, August 18 (RIA Novosti)
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft will supply six Sukhoi Superjets to Aeroflot flagship carrier this year instead of the planned ten due to delays in engine supplies, Sukhoi President Vladimir Prisyazhnyuk said on Thursday.
MAKS-2011 presents giant planes, classified aircraft and “smart” anti-aircraft cannons
13:40 18/08/2011
The latest achievements in military and civil aviation from all over the world have convened at the MAKS-2011 international air show. The entrants include the Russian drone Luch, the huge С-5M Galaxy military transport from the United States, the PAK FA T-50 fifth generation fighter jet, and a new manned spaceship called “Rus.”
Vladimir Putin watches T-50 fifth generation jet at MAKS-2011
11:25 18/08/2011
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has visited the Tenth International Aviation and Space Show MAKS-2011. He checked out the fifth-generation PAK FA T-50 fighter jet and watched stunt flights by the Strizhi and Vityazi (Knights) aerobatic teams.
Russia's Sukhoi T-50 5th generation fighter makes first demonstration flight
20:23 17/08/2011
Russia's Sukhoi T-50 5th generation fighter performed its first demonstration flight at the MAKS 2011 International Aviation and Space Show on Wednesday.
Russia's Gazprom to buy 10 Sukhoi Superjets
19:28 17/08/2011 MOSCOW, August 17 (RIA Novosti)
A subsidiary of Russia's Gazprom gas giant has signed an agreement to buy 10 Sukhoi Superjet 100 airliners at the MAKS-2011 International Air Show in the Moscow region, Gazprom said on Wednesday.
Russian company unveils 'bomb in a box' cruise missile system
19:19 17/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY (Moscow region), August 17 (RIA Novosti, Howard Gethin)
A Russian company has unveiled a unique "Pandora's Box'"cruise missile system which is deployed and can be fired from a standard 40-foot shipping container, from ships, rail cars or even off the back of a truck.
Russia's 5G fighter makes first demonstration flight
18:55 17/08/2011 MOSCOW, August 17 (RIA Novosti)
Russia's Sukhoi T-50 5th generation fighter performed its first demonstration flight at the MAKS 2011 International Aviation and Space Show on Wednesday.
Aircraft to be showcased at MAKS-2011
17:48 17/08/2011
MAKS-2011 International Air Show will be held at Ramenskoye Airfield in Zhukovsky outside Moscow from August 16-21.
Russia to set up three amphibious aircraft groups to fight wildfires
17:37 17/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY (Moscow region), August 17 (RIA Novosti)
Russia's Emergencies Ministry is planning to create three squadrons of Be-200 amphibious planes to fight forest fires, Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday.
New Russian and foreign aircraft in the skies above Zhukovsky
17:10 17/08/2011
New military and civilian aircraft from all over the world are showcased at the 10th International MAKS-2011 Air Show, which opened at Zhukovsky Airfield near Moscow, on August 16.
Live broadcast from MAKS-2011 air salon
17:04 17/08/2011 MOSCOW, August 17 (RIA Novosti)
Live broadcast from the MAKS 2011 International Aviation and Space Show will run on en.rian.ru at 11 a.m. Moscow time on August 19, 20 and 21.
Russian arms export to reach $9 bln in 2011
15:59 17/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY (Moscow region), August 17 (RIA Novosti)
Russia's state-run arms export monopoly will sell no less than $9 billion worth of arms and equipment this year, as opposed to $8.5 billion last year, Rosoboronexport chief Anatoly Isaikin said on Wednesday.
Russia's Aeroflot eyes A380 - Airbus
15:41 17/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY (Moscow region), August 17 (RIA Novosti)
The Russian national carrier Aeroflot is interested in the purchase of the Airbus A380, Airbus Vice President Chris Buckley said on Wednesday.
MAKS-2011: Let us fly
14:14 17/08/2011 RIA Novosti military commentator Konstantin Bogdanov
The need and outlook for new aircraft in Russia's air force are better defined today, Air Force Commander-in-Chief Col. Gen. Alexander Zelin said on Tuesday, the first day of the MAKS-2011 air show.
Aerobatics performance by the MiG jet fighter opens MAKS-2011
14:05 17/08/2011
An aerobatics performance by the MiG jet fighter officially opened the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show in Zhukovsky on August 16. For eight minutes the jet fighter demonstrated all kinds of aerobatics for the audience.
Russian firm builds 'helicopter for businessmen'
13:10 17/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY (Moscow Region), August 17 (RIA Novosti, Howard Gethin)
A Russian start-up helicopter manufacturer aims to break into the US-dominated light helicopter market with a new machine that will cost around the same as a top-end saloon car.
Aeroflot could buy 25 An-140 planes
11:30 17/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY (Moscow Region), August 17 (RIA Novosti)
Russia's flagship air carrier Aeroflot is currently discussing the purchase of 25 Antonov An-140 planes from the Samara aviation plant Aviakor, the plant's CEO Alexey Gusev said on Wednesday.
Russia demonstrates do-it-all workhorse at MAKS
11:00 17/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY (Moscow Region), August 17 (RIA Novosti, Howard Gethin)
The Russian firm that produced the Soyuz space rocket has shown off a new twin-engine multi-role turboprop at MAKS that could replace hundreds of obsolete flying workhorses around the country.
Putin to attend MAKS air show in Moscow Region
02:12 17/08/2011 MOSCOW, August 17 (RIA Novosti)
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will on Wednesday attend the six-day air show MAKS-2011 that opened in the Moscow Region town of Zhukovsky on Tuesday.
The new Mi-34S1: A lively child with an irascible character
18:06 16/08/2011
The Mi-34S1, a new light helicopter, is a Russian design that can perform all kinds of aerobatics. The helicopter will be presented for the first time at the MAKS 2011 air show, but the media got a sneak preview. Visitors will be able to see the new helicopter at the International Aviation and Space Salon at Zhukovsky Airfield.
First Il-476 transport to fly in Feb 2012
17:45 16/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY, August 16 (RIA Novosti, Howard Gethin)
Russia's Aviastar aircraft factory will produce the first production Il-476 transport aircraft this year and test fly it in February 2012, a management source in the plant said at the international MAKS airshow on Tuesday.
Russian commander says MiG-35 equal to U.S. F-35 fighter
16:03 16/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY (Moscow Region), August 16 (RIA Novosti, Howard Gethin)
The Russian military will use new MiG-35D multirole fighters as an equal to the U.S. F-35 fighters, the Air Force chief said on Tuesday.
Russia’s Air Force commander sets out new plans
15:17 16/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY, August 16 (RIA Novosti, Howard Gethin)
The Russian Air Force is proceeding steadily with its re-equipment program despite unresolved questions about funding and deliveries of equipment, commander Col Gen. Alexander Zelin said on Tuesday on the first day of the MAKS air show.
Russian first stealth fighter jet 'to enter service in 2015'
14:58 16/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY (Moscow region), August 16 (RIA Novosti)
Russia's new stealth fighter jet will enter service in 2014-2015, the country's air force chief said on Tuesday.
Russian Helicopters to sell 40 Mi-171 helicopters to UTair
13:47 16/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY (Moscow Region), August 16 (RIA Novosti)
The Russian Helicopters holding initialed a deal on Tuesday to sell 40 Mi-171 helicopters to Russia's UTair airlines, the company's director said on Tuesday.
Ukraine develops ‘world class infrared seeker’
13:12 16/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY (Moscow Region), August 16 (RIA Novosti, Howard Gethin)
Ukraine’s Arsenal Design Bureau said on Tuesday that it had developed a world class sensitive infrared seeker for use on anti-ship missiles.
Russia to sell 100 Sukhoi Superjet 100, MS-21 passenger jets
12:38 16/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY (Moscow Region), August 16 (RIA Novosti)
Russia's state-run United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) expects to strike deals to sell 100 Sukhoi Superjet and MS-21 passenger jets during the current air show near Moscow, the UAC head said on Tuesday.
Russian military to receive 450 helicopters this year
12:16 16/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY (Moscow region), August 16 (RIA Novosti)
Russia's biggest helicopter building company has said it will supply the country's Air Force with more than 450 helicopters this year.
New stealth fighter jet 'principal' for Russia, India
11:55 16/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY (Moscow region), August 16 (RIA Novosti)
Russia's new stealth fighter jet, which is expected to make its first public appearance at the MAKS exhibition near Moscow on Tuesday, will be the principal plane for both the Russian and Indian military, a top official says.
Russian military to get world's ten largest cargo planes
11:24 16/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY (Moscow region), August 16 (RIA Novosti)
Russia's United Aircraft corp (UAC) has said it is looking to clinch a contract to supply the country's military with ten Antonov An-124 freighters.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner arrives in Russia for presentation at the MAKS-2011
11:15 16/08/2011
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has arrived in order to be presented at the MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Show in Zhukovsky, at the Ramenskoye airfield outside Moscow on August 15.
Russian military 'to get 20 new planes' a year
10:44 16/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY (Moscow region), August 16 (RIA Novosti)
Russia's state-run United Aircraft corp (UAC) has said it plans to supply the country's military with more than 20 new planes a year.
Transaero airlines signs memo to buy eight A320 neo planes
10:10 16/08/2011 ZHUKOVSKY (Moscow Region), August 16 (RIA Novosti)
Transaero, one of Russia's leading airlines, signed a memorandum with the European Airbus holding on Tuesday to buy eight A320 neo airplanes.
The Dreamliner arrives for the first time in Russia
22:55 15/08/2011
The Dreamliner, built by the American aircraft manufacturer Boeing, landed in Zhukovsky outside Moscow for its presentation at MAKS-2011.
A Cold War symbol and a plane as big as three tennis courts
17:40 15/08/2011
About 100 aircraft and helicopters will take part in the MAKS 2011 International Aviation and Space Salon.
New stealth fighter to top the bill at Moscow Air Show
17:19 15/08/2011 MOSCOW, August 15 (RIA Novosti)
A new generation prototype fighter is set to make its first public appearance at the Moscow Air Show this week.
Airbus A380 prepares for MAKS-2011
16:45 15/08/2011
Over 100 aircraft and helicopters will make demonstration flights at the MAKS-2011 air show. The Airbus A380 and 5th generation PAK FA T-50 fighter are among the latest entries.
A Russian drone with a complicated history
17:13 11/08/2011 RIA Novosti military commentator Konstantin Bogdanov
Russia's leading drone developer, Vega, will unveil its latest model at the MAKS-2011 air show. Company spokesman Alexei Nedelin said that the new drone, named Luch after the design bureau that developed the bulk of the technology, can be armed with up to 170 kg of weapons systems along with control systems.
Russia’s military aircraft industry stays aloft
15:13 11/08/2011 MOSCOW, August 11 (RIA Novosti, Valery Shuverov)
For the first time in over twenty years, an entirely new Russian fighter aircraft will take to the skies in front of the public at the MAKS-2011 air show, where the Sukhoi T-50 prototype combat aircraft is expected to be shown.
First Russian strike UAV to be showcased at Moscow air show
12:19 10/08/2011 MOSCOW, August 10 (RIA Novosti)
Lutch, Russia's first unmanned air vehicle (UAV) designed to carry out air strikes, will be shown at the Moscow air show next week, according to its producer, Vega.
New Russian light helicopter to appear at MAKS
11:10 09/08/2011 MOSCOW, August 9 (RIA Novosti)
A new Russian light helicopter, the Berkut VL, will go on show for the first time at the Moscow Air Show at Zhukovsky next week, the machine’s maker Berkut said on Tuesday.
Over 200 aircraft to be showcased at MAKS-2011
06:33 02/08/2011 MOSCOW, August 2 (RIA Novosti)
More than 200 Russian and foreign aircraft will be exhibited at the MAKS-2011 air show near Moscow in August, an organizer of the event told RIA Novosti.
Belarus to exhibit military electronics, drones at MAKS-2011
03:17 16/07/2011 MINSK, July 16 (RIA Novosti)
Several Belarusian firms will showcase over 40 types of military-purpose electronic equipment and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) at the MAKS-2011 air show near Moscow in August, a Belarusian defense industry official said.

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