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PD-14 vs. Western Engines: Why Russia Still Has a Long Road Ahead 

The development of a modern aircraft engine is measured by far more than whether it can complete a test flight. Ultimately, it is the...

Russia’s CAD Revolution Takes a New Turn: Domestic Systems Begin Talking to Each Other

The engineering software business in Russia is gradually shifting from the replacement of international CADs to the creation of a whole digital ecosystem. An...

Russia Wants 100+ Baikal Aircraft. But Is There Really a Market for Them?

New projections on the potential demand for the LMS-901 Baikal light multi-purpose aircraft in Russia’s civil aviation industry were revealed in September 2026. The...

PD-14 Engines Keep Arriving as Russia Pushes MC-21 Production Into High Gear

The Russian PD-14 engine is now entering a new phase of its program. After years of development, certification, flight testing, and industrial preparation, the...

Lada Azimut: Russia’s BIG New Crossover Finally Goes Into Production 

AvtoVAZ has started mass production of a new crossover, the Lada Azimut, which is one of the most significant additions in the line of...

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Russia’s MC-21 Could Save the Il-96: A Radical Upgrade for Its Giant Widebody

Russia is considering transferring technologies developed for the MC-21...

Russia’s PD-8 Takes Over from SaM146: How the Superjet Avoided a Major Redesign

Russia's transition from the Franco-Russian SaM146 engine to the...

Russia’s Second MC-21 Is Almost Ready to Fly—First Aircraft Returns for Cabin Installation

Russia’s MC-21 programme is moving another step forward, with...

Russia’s MC-21 Maker Faces Bankruptcy Bid as Steel Supplier Takes Yakovlev to Court

Izhstal, a steel producer, has filed a bankruptcy petition...