Russia’s Il-114-300 Makes Vladivostok Debut—Major Regional Aviation Shift Ahead
The first Il-114-300 regional passenger aircraft are expected to begin arriving in Russia’s Far East in 2028, marking a major step in the region’s...
Russia’s New MC-21 Airliner Moves Closer to Airline Service With Second Aircraft
The second serial-production MC-21-310 has now been transferred from final assembly to the flight-test department at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, marking another major milestone...
Russia Just Showed Its New NK-3 Rocket Engine—What Comes Next?
Russia has unveiled a new liquid-propellant rocket engine that is specifically designed for its emerging ultra-light launch vehicle sector. This demonstration provides a more detailed...
Russia Wants 20 Tu-214s a Year—Now the Factory Is Being Reworked
The Tu-214 production process in Russia is being revolutionized by a new approach that emphasizes the industrial system necessary to manufacture the aircraft at...
Russia’s Tu-214 Has a Weight Problem—Former Tupolev Boss Says 5 Tonnes Can Be Cut
The Tu-214 still has significant room for improvement, particularly when it comes to weight, according to Stanislav Ryzhakov, former director of Tupolev’s Ulyanovsk branch....