SJ-100 Faces Embraer Challenge as Russian Airlines Places 42 Orders
A new phase of development is underway for Russia's import-substituted SJ-100 regional aircraft. The aircraft is currently in the process of transitioning from an...
Russia’s First Serial MC-21 Finally Takes Off—Why This Flight Changes Everything
The first serial-production MC-21-310 in its fully import-substituted configuration has made its first flight from the Irkutsk Aviation Plant. In contrast to previous prototype...
Sberbank Report Questions Russia’s MC-21 Performance Against Airbus and Boeing
As Russia moves closer to introducing the import-substituted MC-21-310 into commercial service, an internal assessment has highlighted a significant difference between the aircraft's original...
Russia’s New An-2MS-X Project Could Keep the Iconic Biplane Flying for Decades
Russia's long-running efforts to modernize the legendary Antonov An-2 has entered a new chapter with renewed momentum behind the An-2MS-X project. Formerly known as...
Glass Cockpit, New Engine & More: Russia Reinvents the Legendary An-2
A renewed type certificate has been granted to Russia's iconic Antonov An-2 biplane, which is set for a significant new chapter. This approval will...