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 --...
MC-21-310 Just 30% Ready: Can Russia Finish 200 Flights Before 2026 Deadline?
The MC-21-310, the premier narrow-body aircraft of the Russian aviation industry, is once again at a critical juncture. The certification of this aircraft has...