Will S7 Walk Away? Russia’s Flagship Tu-214 Program Faces Fresh Uncertainty
Uncertainty surrounds S7's Tu-214 Mega Deal, as the agreement is complicated by cost, cockpit upgrades, and production delays.Tu-214 Fleet Plan Encounters New ObstaclesRussia's ambitious...
Why Russia Didn’t Build the Baikal Entirely from Carbon Fiber
Designing a local utility aircraft is fundamentally different from designing a modern airliner. Aerodynamic efficiency, fuel economy, and high passenger capacity are the primary...
Moscow Unveils Massive New Mi-8 Helicopter Order for Remote Regions
Russia has placed a state-backed order for 72 new Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters, which will be delivered during 2026 and 2027, and has initiated a new...
Russia Sets 2027 Target for Baikal Aircraft as Domestic Engine Trials Accelerate
Russia's effort to revive regional aviation with an entirely domestically powered aircraft has reached another important milestone. The certification of the nine-seat LMS-901 Baikal...
Russia’s New Regional Aircraft Is Certified—but Why Is It Still Restricted?
Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) has officially reissued the type certificate for the Il-114 family, formally incorporating the new Il-114-300 regional turboprop into...