Russia’s Revived Tu-214 Airliner Reaches 970 km/h
An extraordinary milestone in the flight testing of the modernized Tu-214 passenger aircraft was reported by Russia's aviation industry in March 2026. Engineers and...
Russia’s SJ-100 Jet Hits 990 km/h in Test Flight as PD-8 Engine Program Advances
The ongoing certification program for Russia's import-substituted SJ-100 regional passenger aircraft has reached another major milestone. During a test flight over northern Russia on...
Russia’s MC-21-310 Logs 26 Flights in One Month—Arctic Tests Signal Certification Push Â
As part of its ongoing flight test program, the MC-21-310, Russia's next-generation medium-range passenger aircraft, has been making consistent progress toward full certification in...
Il-114-300: Fewer Seats, More Cargo—A Strategic Shift for Siberia?
In recent years, the regional turboprop aircraft Il-114-300 has been one of the most major efforts in the modernization of Russia's aviation industry. The...
Russia’s VK-1600V Engine Clears Key Certification Hurdle—Ka-62 Flight Nears Â
One of the most ambitious domestic developments in aviation powerplants is Russia's ongoing certification procedure for the prospective helicopter engine VK-1600V. The United Engine...