Two Fighters, Two Systems: How F-35 and Su-57 Manufacturing Really Differs
Fifth-generation fighter aircraft are not simply combat platforms; they represent some of the most intricate industrial products ever produced. They integrate cutting-edge aerodynamics, stealth-oriented...
Modernizing the Tu-214: Smart Move or Strategic Mistake?
The Tupolev Tu-214 is a long-range version of the Tu-204-200 series, developed in the late twentieth century by the Russian aerospace design bureau Tupolev....
Why It Took Russia 15 Years to Restart Il-76 Military Transport Production
In 2025, the Aviastar facility—an affiliate of PJSC Il located in Ulyanovsk—manufactured seven new Il-76MD-90A military transport aircraft, representing an important milestone in the...
Russia Deploys Advanced Friction Welding for PD-35 Wide-Body Jet Engine
Specialists from United Engine Corporation (UEC, JSC "ODK") started the implementation of an innovative technology in aircraft engine manufacturing—rotary friction welding. This was announced...
Russian SJ-100 Hits 92% Certification — And Who Will Pay for Re-Engining?
The certification campaign for Russia’s domestically developed SJ-100 short-haul regional airliner has reached a critical stage, representing an important step in the nation's post-sanctions...