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The article reports that the Russian government is preparing to put money and order into engine-maker NPO Saturn. According to the article, the move on Saturn is the first major example of direct government support to the country's struggling defense-industrial complex. It is inferred that the government is preparing to a 50-billion-ruble bailout package for the defense industry. It notes that the move to take over Saturn is part of governmental ambitions to consolidate aircraft engine manufacturers under the state-controlled Oboronprom.

The article discusses the air force fleet of Russia. Alexander Zelin of the air force has expressed concerns about the Su-35 fighter program, which has been delayed, the fielding of Su-34 fighter jets, and the T-50 aircraft programs. Other topics include technology which could be used on the Su-35 and the T-50 such as Article 117S engines, the Irbis-E radar technology, and the Article 110KS laser targeting pod, the Il-476 transport, and Tu-22M bombers.

This article reports that Russia's aircraft engine manufacturers are hoping to rebound through new commercial aircraft projects before the end of 2010. The MS-21, Russia's leading commercial aircraft, has signed a contract with U.S. company Pratt & Whitney for jet engines for the plane, but the Russian manufacturers are developing replacement engines for other Russian aircraft and also for the MS-21.

This article reports that two Russian manufacturers, Salut and United Engine Corp., will collaborate on producing the next stage of engine development for the Sukhoi T-50 jet fighter after many years of competing as rivals. The article notes that the two jet engine manufacturers are likely to merge in the near future.

The article announces plans by the Ufa Engine Production Plant (UMPO) to manufacture 96 Lyulka-Saturn AL-41F-1S thrust-vector-controlled turbofans for the 48 Su-35 fighters on order for the Russian air force. The AL-41 will be used to power the prototype aircraft while the series production aircraft will be fitted with a successor powerplant. The engine, formerly known as Izdeliye 117S, will likely mark the last major upgrade of the basic AL-31F.

The article reports that an engine of the Superjet 100 was improved. Sukhoi and partner Alenia Aeronautica are still banking on a first flight of the Superjet 100 regional jet, following the successful power-up of one of the aircraft's SaM146 engines under the wings of the first prototype. The SaM146 has completed 42 flight hours on an Ilyushin IL-76 flying testbed operated by the Gromov Flight Research Institute in Russia.

The article reports on the agreement of Russia-based Ural Airlines to acquire seven Airbus A320s which transforms a preliminary order placed during an air show in Paris, France. It says that the aircraft will complement two leased A320s already in service. It states that no engine selection has been made under the agreement.

The article reports on the decision of the Russian air force to accept into service an improved version of the Saturn AL-31 engine for its Sukhoi Su-27 and Su-30 fighter aircraft. The upgrade offers an 8 percent increase in maximum power, and is expected to extend engine life.