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Russia Just Revealed a New Il-78—But Its Tail Number Raises Questions
A new Il-78MK-90A aerial refueling aircraft has been spotted in Russia, which has led to speculation that the aircraft may be intended for a...
Aeroflot Moves Away From AMOS as Russia Pushes Its Own Aviation Technology
In August 2026, it was reported that Aeroflot, the largest airline in Russia, plans to transition to the domestically developed "KUPoL" digital infrastructure for...
PD-14 Has a Smaller Fan Than Its Rivals—Here’s Why Russia Chose This Design
The Russian PD-14 engine, which was designed for the MC-21-310 narrow-body passenger aircraft, is distinguished by a feature that may seem unusual in the...
Russia and Belarus Finally Set a Date for the New Aircraft Meant to Replace the L-410
The Russian-Belarusian LMS-192 "Osvey" light multi-purpose aircraft is once again progressing, as Moscow and Minsk have implemented a new timetable for the long-standing project....
Russia’s Railway Shunting Goes Digital as New Automation System Enters Testing
The first phase of testing for the Center for the Automation of Shunting Operations at the Chelyabinsk-Glavny marshaling yard has been finalized by Russian...
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Russia Extends Foreign Aircraft Lifeline to 2028—What Happens to Its Own Jets?
Russia is in the process of extending the special...
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...
