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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.