Russia rebuilds

Subtitle: On the eve of Moscow's biennial MAKS air show, Russian aviation stands on the brink of a revival. United Aircraft, established to oversee industry, is pushing aircraft programmes, Russian Helicopters is consolidating rotorcraft production, and the space sector is re-energised. We examine the results of the shake-up. United stance : a new giant is set to dominate Russia's aerospace industry. Can it cope with domestic reform and still challenge the West? / Kieran Daly. -- Boeing and EADS firm up Russia connections / Kieran Daly. -- Rotary revolution : Russian is renowned around the world for heavy helicopters. Now it is aiming to catch up in the light/medium market / Kieran Daly. -- Defying gravity : a fresh vision is energising Russia's space programme after years of stagnation that followed the end of the Soviet Union / Rob Coppinger.

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• Publication Date: 2009-8-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Illustrations;
• Pagination: p. 28-37 : ill.
• Serial:
  • Flight International
  • Volume: 176
  • Issue Number: 5201
  • Publisher: Reed Business Information, Limited
  • ISSN: 0015-3710

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerospace industry
• Geographic Terms: Russia (Federation)
• Subject Areas: Aviation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01140337
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Northwestern University Transportation Library
• Files: TLIB
• Created Date: Sep 18 2009 8:05AM