The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) intends to complete design of the next generation widebody jetliner by 2020, according to UAC president Aleksey Fedorov.

The Russian government is considering measures to stimulate development of passenger and cargo traffic by 4-5 and 8-10 times respectively, by 2020.

The Russian air force has taken delivery of ten Mil Mi-8AMTSh helicopters assembled at Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (Russian acronym UUAZ).

The Italian flag carrier has selected the Brazilian manufacturer over its Russian rival contrary to “leaks” in the press about that occurred past summer about Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) winning the competition.