Il-276 and Il-100 Production Plans Gain Momentum
The Aviastar aircraft facility in Ulyanovsk is experiencing a major rise in production capacity and workforce, signaling the beginning of a new phase of...
Russia’s SJ-100 Aircraft Gains Momentum After PD-8 Certification Breakthrough
The successful testing of the PD-8 turbofan engine, which was developed for the new SJ-100 regional passenger aircraft, has marked another significant milestone in...
Russia Reveals How Airliners Get Their Liveries—Inside the 22-Day Il-96 Painting Process
In aviation, the exterior appearance of an aircraft is much more complex than mere paint. The airline's identity is symbolized by the livery, which...
Russia’s Composite Tango Trainer Passes Major Structural Tests
The development and testing of a new light aircraft, which is intended to train aviation cadets and prospective civil pilots, are currently underway in...
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...