Russia’s Aircraft Rivalry Explodes: MC-21 vs Tu-214 in a Battle for Factory Space
The domestic civil aviation strategy of Russia is currently experiencing an uncommon phase. Not only is the nation determining which aircraft should replace Boeing...
India’s Surprise Russian Aircraft Deal: Why 85 Il-114-300s Could Change the Aviation Map
India and Russia have taken a potentially significant step toward bringing the Russian Il-114-300 regional turboprop into the Indian civil aviation market, with preliminary...
PD-8 vs SaM146: Why Russia’s New Jet Engine Has a Huge Life Gap to Close
Rybinsk Engine Plant is currently in the process of beginning serial production of Russia's PD-8 turbofan engine, which is a significant milestone in the...
Russia’s MC-21 Eyes India After Crossing 50% of Certification Tests
The MC-21 program in Russia is currently in a critical phase, as the country's new medium-haul passenger aircraft is in the process of advancing...
Russia Eyes Cargo Il-114-300 as New Role Emerges for Its Arctic Regional Aircraft
Russia is considering a cargo version of the Il-114-300 regional turboprop as the aircraft moves from certification into commercial service. The Ministry of Industry...