Russia’s New “Baikal” Aircraft Clears Major Flight Test Milestone
Another major milestone has been achieved in Russia's ambitious quest to modernize and revitalize regional aviation. The domestically developed VK-800 turboprop engine and AV-901...
The Aerospace Technique Helping Russia Fight the MC-21 Weight Crisis
The struggle to reduce aircraft weight has shaped the aviation industry for decades. Every kilogram that is removed from an airliner results in a...
After a Deadly Crash, Russia Turns to Two New Military Aircraft Projects
In recent years, Russia's aviation industry faced many obstacles; however, the development of light aircraft has been particularly turbulent and unpredictable. While the nation...
Russia’s Ka-226T Flies Again — But This Time Without French Engines
Russia’s effort to rebuild its light helicopter industry around domestically produced engines has crossed another important milestone. The modernized Ka-226T helicopter successfully completed its...
Did Sanctions Make Russia’s New Airliner Too Heavy?
The issue of whether Russia's MC-21 airliner became considerably heavier after sanctions and import substitution has become one of the most contentious in the...