Why Russia Put a Second Cockpit in the Su-57—The Real Reason Is Not Training
Russia is positioning the Su-57D, a two-seat aircraft, as a much more ambitious version of a conventional trainer. The aircraft is being developed as...
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...