Why Russia Abandoned a New Wide-Body Jet to Rescue the MC-21
The Russian government has sanctioned a major reallocation of aviation funding priorities, permitting the diversion of unused budget allocations initially designated for the development...
Why Russia’s IL-96 Maker in Voronezh Is Cutting Jobs—And Why That’s Not the Full Story
The Voronezh Aircraft Plant named after S. V. Ilyushin—commonly referred to by the acronym VASO—remains one of Russia’s distinguished aerospace manufacturing facilities. In recent...
Mi-34M1 Takes Flight | Russia’s New Light Helicopter With VK-650V Engine
Russia’s aviation sector has achieved a significant milestone with the successful inaugural flight of the Mi-34M1 light multirole helicopter, equipped with the newly developed...
Russia’s Civil Aviation Reset Begins in 2026 With New Domestic Aircraft Deliveries
Russian civil aviation is nearing an important turning point in its modern history. After decades of reliance on foreign-built aircraft, engines, and onboard systems,...
From One Jet to Twenty: How Russia Is Reviving Tu-214 Manufacturing
The Kazan Aviation Plant named after S.P. Gorbunov (KAZ) is undertaking preparations for one of the most extensive expansions in its modern history. According...