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MC-21 Factory Ramps Up Fast Ahead of Key 2027 Milestone
As production activity accelerates in anticipation of certification, the MC-21, Russia's premier civil aviation project, is entering a critical phase. Despite the ongoing flight...
Russia Reveals New 10-Ton Aircraft Engine Plan—And It Could Be Bigger Than Expected
The aviation industry has been captivated by an important announcement made at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026. Sergey Chemezov, the CEO of...
Russia Unveils Radical Plan to Build 85 Ships in Just Five Years
One of the most ambitious civilian maritime initiatives in decades is being prepared by Russia's shipbuilding industry. The United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) and the...
Russia Just Certified Its Long-Awaited Il-114-300—And Airlines Already Want 40
The modernized Il-114-300 regional turboprop received its type certificate this week, marking a major milestone in Russia's efforts to revive its domestic civil aviation...
Russia’s Aviation Industry Scores Big Win With PD-8 Certification
The certification of the new PD-8 turbofan engine has been one of the major milestones in the aviation industry of Russia in recent years....
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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...
Russia’s MC-21 Maker Faces Bankruptcy Bid as Steel Supplier Takes Yakovlev to Court
Izhstal, a steel producer, has filed a bankruptcy petition...
