Russian Regulator Certifies PD-8 Engine, Paving Way for SJ-100 Aircraft Development
The Russian federal regulator, Rosaviatsia, has granted certification to the Aviadvigatel PD-8 powerplant, marking a significant step in the development of the Yakovlev SJ-100 aircraft. This certification was announced during an international economic forum in St. Petersburg. The PD-8 engine is set to replace the PowerJet SaM146 used in the Superjet 100, as part of Russia's strategy to reduce dependency on foreign suppliers. The Deputy Prime Minister, Vitaly Saveliev, noted that airlines are eagerly anticipating the SJ-100, which still requires completion of about 20% of its certification process. The state technology firm Rostec's chief, Sergei Chemezov, highlighted that the SJ-100 is expected to become a cornerstone of regional aviation in Russia, with the first production engines anticipated by the end of the year. The PD-8 engine, with a thrust of 8 tons, is also being considered for further development into a family of engines with varying thrust capacities for different applications, including busine... 
