In a recent meeting of the BRICS Partnership Advisory Group on August 15, 2024, Russia proposed enhancing cooperation among BRICS nations in the aircraft engine manufacturing sector. The initiative, introduced by Alexander Skirdov, head of marketing at the Russian state-owned United Engine Corporation (UEC), aims to unite BRICS countries in a joint effort to develop, produce, and maintain modern aircraft engines.
Skirdov proposed the formation of a working group dedicated to expanding technological cooperation in engine manufacturing, focusing on both civil aviation and gas propulsion systems for industrial and maritime applications. This collaboration could mark a significant milestone in relations between BRICS countries, which include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
In addition, UEC unveiled an innovative project at the high-tech industrial products exhibition: a demonstrator of a 500 kW hybrid propulsion system combining electric and gas engines (VK-650V), offering superior fuel efficiency compared to traditional propulsion systems.
According to Aeroin, UEC also proposed creating a unified database for BRICS countries to store information on aircraft components and parts and details on national manufacturers. The proposal includes the development of internal sectoral standards and uniform regulatory requirements for the BRICS aviation industry.
The UEC initiative underscores the potential for strengthening BRICS collaboration in the aviation sector, expanding opportunities for technological advancement in a rapidly evolving global market.
