Russia’s Il-114-300 Faces 41.7°C Heat Test—Here’s What Happened in Uzbekistan
Russia's Il-114-300 regional turboprop aircraft has successfully concluded a critical phase of its certification campaign in Uzbekistan. The aircraft's powerplant was subjected to extreme...
The MCS-21 Factory Just Changed How Aircraft Doors Are Built
The assembly procedure for the doors used on the Russian MC-21 passenger aircraft has been optimized by the Yakovlev Production Center in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. The modifications...
Why the Il-276 Needs Russia’s PD-14M—And Why It’s Taking So Long
The PD-14 engine family of Russia is at the onset of a new and more intricate phase. While the fundamental PD-14 has transitioned from...
China’s LoongArch Vulnerability Raises Questions Over Russia’s Irtysh Processors
The debate over Russia's emerging "Irtysh" processors has taken a new and potentially serious turn. The processors are being advertized as a component of...
Inside the Tu-214 VIP: Russia’s Unusual Alternative to Gulfstream
The Tu-214 VIP is a rare example of a Russian medium-haul airliner that has been converted into a corporate aircraft for a comparatively small...