Aviation

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 --...

Belarus Scales Up for MC-21 and Tu-214 Boom  

The expansion of aviation manufacturing capabilities in Belarus is entering a decisive new phase, reflecting both industrial necessity and long-term strategic alignment with Russia’s...

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