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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Russia’s PD-14-Powered MC-21 Completes Longest Flight, but Range Still Trails A320neo

The first production MC-21-310 fitted with Russian-made systems flew 5 hours and 50 minutes from Irkutsk to Zhukovsky near Moscow, apparently the longest flight yet for the PD-14-powered variant. The flight follows tests showing about 2,000 nautical miles of range in an operational configuration.

2026-08-17T08:32:52.653411-07:00
Routes   Europe   Airlines  
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AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Brussels Airlines expands Arctic network with services to Norway and Finland

By AeroTime: Brussels Airlines is expanding its seasonal Arctic network with services to northern Norway and Finland.

Also: Aviation24
2026-08-17T07:05:09.862422-07:00
Routes   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Russia tightening criteria on regulatory compliance and financial health for airlines seeking international routes

By FlightGlobal: Legislative proposal could prevent carriers with outstanding issues opening new services. Russian authorities are introducing tighter rules on permitting airlines to operate international services, to take greater account of violation of mandatory requirements and the financial state of the carrier.

2026-08-17T05:06:15.544956-07:00
Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airbus A320   Air India   Airlines  
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Reuters

Malaysia Airlines Pilots Test Negative for Drugs After Colleague’s Indonesia Arrest

By Reuters: All pilots working for flag carrier Malaysia Airlines tested negative for drugs after a mandatory screening process ordered after a pilot was arrested in Indonesia on trafficking charges, owner Malaysia Aviation Group said on Monday, adding that its cabin crew will be tested next.

Also: Economic Times, CNA and ndtv.com
2026-08-17T01:28:20.555036-07:00