MC-21 Certification Delay Risk Explained | SJ-100 Set for 2026 Approval
Once more, the Russian civil aviation industry is at a critical juncture as authorities evaluate the practicalities of certification timelines for domestically upgraded aircraft....
Russia’s Osvey Aircraft Delayed Again—But Why After 20 Years of R&D?
The development of the Russian-Belarusian regional aircraft LMS-192 “Osvey” has come under renewed scrutiny following remarks by State Secretary of the Union State Sergei...
Ka-65 Minoga: The Mysterious Helicopter Set to Replace Soviet-Era Fleet Icons
In late March 2026, reports regarding major advances in the development of Russia's next-generation naval helicopter, the Kamov Ka-65, also known as "Minoga," began...
Frozen Skies, Hot Results: Russia’s Aircraft Clear Critical Tests
The successful completion of additional certification flight tests for three key domestically produced passenger aircraft—the MC-21-310, the import-substituted SJ-100 Superjet, and the Il-114-300 --...
Russia’s Oryol Spacecraft Delayed Again—First Flight Now Set for 2028
The maiden mission of the Oryol spacecraft has been officially scheduled for 2028, marking yet another delay in the timeline for Russia's ambitious next-generation...