Alikhanov Announces Osvey Aircraft Production in Nizhny Novgorod
Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov announced plans to develop small aviation, including the production of the Russian-Belarusian 'Osvey' aircraft at the Sokol plant in Nizhny Novgorod, with state funding and support for domestic engines and propellers.
Consensus
- The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade will finance the development of advanced aviation engines.
- The 'Osvey' aircraft will be produced at the Sokol plant in Nizhny Newgorod.
- The development of the 'Osvey' aircraft is ongoing, with work on working design documentation underway.
- The Ministry of Industry and Trade supports small aviation and domestic aircraft production.
- The 'Osvey' aircraft is intended for regional and local passenger transport, seating 15–19 passengers.
- Rosaviatsiya expects the 'Osvey' to be certified by the end of 2029.
- A meeting between Russian and Belarusian representatives on the 'Osvey' project is scheduled for August 25 in Minsk.
Points of divergence
- The 'Osvey' project faced difficulties during the preliminary design phase due to coordination with both civilian and military customers. — kommersant
- The cost of the 'Osvey' project can only be estimated after the preparation of design documentation. — kommersant
- Russia and Belarus are currently discussing how to divide additional costs arising from new requirements. — kommersant
- Work on the 'Baykal' aircraft is proceeding according to schedule, with certification of domestic engines and propellers expected this year. — tg_rian_ru
- The Ministry of Industry and Trade is considering the possibility of restarting production of the 'Accord-201' multi-purpose aircraft at the Sokol plant. — tg_rian_ru
- Minpromtorg will finance the development of technologically advanced and innovative aircraft engines. — riamo
- Alikhanov emphasized the need for accessible financing and serial production of aircraft. — riamo
Coverage (4 sources)
- Alikhanov stated about opportunities for aviation development — РИАМО
- Alikhanov: The 'Osvey' aircraft will be assembled at the OAK plant in Nizhny Novgorod — Коммерсантъ
- Park of small aviation to be modernized, Alihanov declared. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Ministry of Industry and Trade proposed creating a funding program for the small aviation industry — Коммерсантъ