Yakovlev Posts $138.4 Million Profit For 2024

Yakovlev, a prominent Russian aircraft manufacturer, reported a net profit of US$138.4 million for the year 2024, despite withholding key financial metrics such as revenue, cost of sales, and other supporting data. The announcement provides a limited but notable glimpse into the company’s financial status amid a sensitive geopolitical and industrial climate.

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Yakutia Ordered to Pay $2.6M to VTK-Avia for SSJ100 Lease Debt

The Moscow Arbitration Court has issued an order requiring Yakutia Airlines, a Russian carrier, to pay $2.6 million to VTK-Avia as part of a partial settlement in a debt recovery case. The case centers on a 2017 lease agreement for two SSJ100 aircraft, with VTK-Avia seeking compensation for unpaid dues under the lease terms. This ruling marks a significant step in resolving a longstanding financial dispute, with…

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SJ-100 Development Delayed by Engine and System Integration Challenges

The release of Russia’s updated SJ-100 aircraft faces delays, as highlighted by Chief Designer Kirill Kuznetsov. While the familiar SSJ100 fuselage remains, the SJ-100 is undergoing extensive testing and certification for its new PD-8 engines, replacing the earlier French-Russian SaM146 engines. The PD-8’s certification, expected in 2025, has introduced unique challenges as the engine undergoes…