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United Engine begins serial PD-8 deliveries for Russia’s SJ-100, but aircraft certification remains pending

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Russia’s United Engine has started delivering serially produced Aviadvigatel PD-8 engines to the Yakovlev SJ-100 program. The powerplant received approval in June, but the import-substituted twinjet has not yet secured aircraft certification, leaving a key milestone outstanding for the program.

Discovered 2026-08-13T00:35:07.431723-07:00 | 2026-08-13T00:35:07.431723-07:00

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  • Serial PD-8 deliveries mark progress toward Russia’s effort to replace foreign powerplants on the SJ-100 with domestically produced engines.
  • Aircraft certification remains outstanding despite the engine’s June approval, making certification timing a critical factor for the program’s entry into service and production plans.

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