Russia Moves Closer to Quiet Supersonic Passenger Flight with “Strizh” Tests
In December 2025, the Zhukovsky Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI) formally announced the successful completion of a series of critical tests on a model of...
Russia’s PD-8 Engine Falls Short on Thrust, Delays SJ-100 Full Operations
The Russian PD-8 aircraft engine, developed by the United Engine Corporation (UEC, a subsidiary of the Rostec state corporation), has demonstrated an inability to...
Russia’s First Hydrogen Train Is Under Construction—Will It Change Rail Travel?
Hydrogen-powered transportation is no longer limited to laboratories, pilot projects, or hypothetical future prospects. Russia is currently in the process of developing its first...
Russia’s First New Tu-214 Customer Walks Away—Here’s What Went Wrong
In December 2025, it was announced that the Russian airline UVT Aero expects opportunities to modernize its inventory by acquiring five Superjet SJ-100 aircraft...
How Kazan Came to Build the Tu-214: From Soviet Legacy to Modern Challenges
Currently, in Russia, discussions persist regarding the future of the Tu-214 passenger aircraft. Although it is among the few domestically manufactured airliners, the Tu-214...