Russia Eyes Cargo Il-114-300 as New Role Emerges for Its Arctic Regional Aircraft
Russia is considering a cargo version of the Il-114-300 regional turboprop as the aircraft moves from certification into commercial service. The Ministry of Industry...
Russia’s Starlink Rival Stumbles: 16 Rassvet-3 Satellites Fail to Reach Intended Orbit
Russia’s Rassvet-3 low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation experienced major difficulties after all 16 spacecraft launched in the program's second batch failed to reach the altitude achieved...
A321XLR vs. Tu-214: Where Each Aircraft Makes More Sense
The Airbus A321XLR and Russia's Tu-214 are often compared due to their shared position between conventional narrowbody aircraft and larger long-haul jets. However, the...
Why Russia Just Dropped the TVRS-44 “Ladoga” From Its New Aviation Plan
The revised version of the Comprehensive Civil Aviation Development Program (CCADP) does not include the TVRS-44 "Ladoga," Russia's regional turboprop aircraft. The decision was...
Russia Takes Satellite Internet to the Rails — 135 Trains Set for High-Speed Connectivity
Bureau 1440, a Russian aerospace corporation, is embarking on a new phase in the development of its low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation. This phase involves the...