Aviation

Russia May Turn the Legendary Il-76 Military Transport Into a Passenger Airliner

Russia's aviation industry is once again seeking solutions to a growing commercial aviation crisis by examining one of its most iconic Soviet-era aircraft. Amid...

Russia’s PD-8 Engine Clears Final Superjet Certification Trials After Extreme Tests

Another major milestone has been reached by Russia's aviation industry in its mission toward establishing a completely domestic civil aircraft ecosystem. The United Engine...

Red Wings Chosen for First Commercial Tu-214 Deliveries in 2027  

The first commercially operated Tupolev Tu-214 is expected to enter service with Red Wings Airlines in 2027, marking an important step in Russia's long-delayed...

Inside the Superjet Story: Design Brilliance That Backfired Globally 

The Sukhoi Superjet 100 story is not purely about engineering; it is also about the challenging balance between aesthetics, performance, and global competitiveness, as...

PD-10 Engine Buzz Grows as India Explores Stretched SJ-100 Jet

The Russian-Indian partnership forming around the Yakovlev SJ-100 appears much more ambitious than a straightforward licensed assembly arrangement. Discussions have evolved from the local...

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