FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

PD‑8 for Yakovlev SJ‑100 clears blade‑out containment test, advancing certification

Aviadvigatel’s PD‑8 turbofan, developed as an import‑substituted powerplant for the Yakovlev/Sukhoi SJ‑100, successfully completed blade‑failure (blade‑out) containment testing on a rig at United Engine’s Saturn facility in Rybinsk, United Engine reported — a formal test milestone that moves the engine closer to certification.

2025-12-22T00:08:02.955131-08:00
Australian AviationBethany Alvaro

Dark‑web study: Major airlines dominate travel‑related cybercrime chatter ahead of peak season

By Australian Aviation: A study analysed airline, hotel, and travel related posts on the dark web and found that major global and U.S. based airlines, such as American Airlines, Southwest, Emirates, United, Alaska, and Delta, made up over half of all airline cybercrime discussion on dark web forums.

2025-12-21T22:37:33.640225-08:00