RYBINSK MOTORS production plant and RKBM Rybinsk Machinebuilding Design Bureau are to merge.
Rybinsk Motors, is a leading Russian manufacturer, of Aviadvigatel D-30 turbofans powering Ilyushin Il-76s and Il-62Ms, and Tupolev Tu-154Ms.
The plant has a long-term co-operation agreement with General Electric and has begun parts production for GE engines.
The RKBM design bureau specialises in turboshaft and piston engines for aviation and maritime vessels.
The decision to merge has been approved by both boards and is to be voted on by shareholders later this month.
Source: Flight International
