Why Sikorsky Is Turning to a Russian-Style Coaxial Helicopter Design in 2025
In recent years, as NATO and allied air forces have attempted to modernize their helicopter inventories for increasingly complex operational environments, Sikorsky has introduced...
190 Flights Completed: The Il-114-300 Is Almost Ready for Regional Service
The Russian regional turboprop passenger aircraft Il-114-300 continues to advance steadily through its certification process. New photographs dated November 16 and 19, 2025, depict...
After a Massive Retrofit, Russia’s Second MC-21 Joins Testing
Russia’s second MC-21 aircraft, completely outfitted with domestically manufactured systems, has officially started its certification program for flight testing. The Yakovlev Design Bureau, part...
Why Russia Wants Its Next Big Air Hub in Africa—And What It Means for Travelers
Alexey Buevich, Deputy Head of the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya), has put forth a forward-thinking proposal that could completely change Russia's approach to...
Seventh Project 22220 Icebreaker Begins Construction: What We Know About “Stalingrad
On November 18, 2025, a ceremonial keel laying was conducted for the seventh (sixth serial) universal nuclear icebreaker of Project 22220 (LK-60Ya), designated "Stalingrad"...