SJ-100 or A220? A Look Inside Two Very Different 100-Seat Jets
The Airbus A220-100 and Russia's new SJ-100 are both relatively small narrow-body jets that are intended to operate routes where larger aircraft may be...
Russia’s New MC-21-210 Is Smaller—But It Could Fly Much Farther
The MC-21 program in Russia is scheduled to receive a new variant that is capable of flying a greater distance than the baseline MC-21-310...
Why Russia’s Four New Zelenograd-Made Chips Are More Important Than They Look
In 2026, Russia has expanded the selection of locally available components for power-management applications by including four new domestically developed integrated circuits in its...
IL-96-400M vs. A350-1000: What Happens When Both Carry 40 Tonnes?
The Airbus A350-1000 and Russia's Il-96-400M are both large widebody aircraft that are designed to transport substantial cargo and hundreds of passengers over long...
Russia Plans a Huge Fleet Replacement Through 2036
The United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) of Russia has developed a comprehensive long-term strategy to transition the country's civilian shipbuilding industry from a system that...