What Happened
Moscow Achieves Domestic Turbofan Production Milestone
Russia’s United Engine Corporation has delivered the first two serially produced Aviadvigatel PD-8 turbofan engines to the Yakovlev SJ-100 program, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to achieve aviation self-sufficiency. The PD-8 engine features a domestically developed Full Authority Digital Engine Control system, which was a key target of Western sanctions. The delivery is a significant achievement for Russia, but the country still faces challenges in producing the engines at scale and achieving certification for the SJ-100 airframe. The development was first reported by Unknown Source.