MC-21-310 Just 30% Ready: Can Russia Finish 200 Flights Before 2026 Deadline?
The MC-21-310, the premier narrow-body aircraft of the Russian aviation industry, is once again at a critical juncture. The certification of this aircraft has...
Russia Breaks Composite Barrier: MC-21 Now Uses Materials Surviving −190°C to +450°C
One central challenge has long characterized the development of Russia's next-generation civil aircraft: technological independence. The most recent development in high-temperature composite materials for...
Russia’s PD-8V Could Redefine Heavy-Lift Helicopters by 2031
Russia's aerospace sector is entering into a critical new phase with the plan to develop the PD-8V turboshaft engine. This project is indicative of both...
From GE90 to PD-35: The Growing Challenge No One Talks About
Jet engines are often remembered in present-day aviation as emblems of technological perfection. Some of the most sophisticated machines built are engines such as...
Inside Russia’s AI-Powered MC-21: A Digital Leap Amid Sanctions Pressure
The Irkutsk Aviation Plant made a significant contribution to the aviation industry of Russia in March 2026 by introducing a digital model of the...