RegulatoryJun 25, 8:40 AM
Serial production of PD-8 engines under way after certification
Powerplant for SJ-100 secured approval from Russian civil aviation regulator in June. Russia's United Engine has commenced assembly of the first production Aviadvigatel PD-8 powerplants for the Yakovlev SJ-100. Assembly of the PD-8s follows federal aviation regulator Rosaviatsia's certification of the engine in early June. United Engine's Saturn division chief, Ilya Konyukhov, says the company…