Russia’s First Production MC-21-310 Begins Final Tests Before Maiden Flight
Russia's MC-21 programme has reached another key milestone as the first production-standard MC-21-310, carrying factory serial number MS.0014, undergoes an intensive series of ground...
Will S7 Walk Away? Russia’s Flagship Tu-214 Program Faces Fresh Uncertainty
Uncertainty surrounds S7's Tu-214 Mega Deal, as the agreement is complicated by cost, cockpit upgrades, and production delays.Tu-214 Fleet Plan Encounters New ObstaclesRussia's ambitious...
Russia’s New Soyuz-5 Rocket Is Already Preparing for Its Next Big Mission
Following the successful maiden test flight on April 30, 2026, Russia has clarified the following phase of the development of its new Soyuz-5 medium-class...
Why Russia Didn’t Build the Baikal Entirely from Carbon Fiber
Designing a local utility aircraft is fundamentally different from designing a modern airliner. Aerodynamic efficiency, fuel economy, and high passenger capacity are the primary...
Moscow Unveils Massive New Mi-8 Helicopter Order for Remote Regions
Russia has placed a state-backed order for 72 new Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters, which will be delivered during 2026 and 2027, and has initiated a new...