20 New Technologies for One Engine? Inside Russia’s Bold PD-35 Gamble
With the development of the PD-35, a next-generation high-thrust turbofan engine that is capable of producing approximately 35 tons of thrust, Russia's aviation industry...
Russia’s New Mach 1.7 Supersonic Jet Could Finally Silence the Sonic Boom
In early 2026, Russia quietly achieved a major intellectual milestone in the field of civil aviation. The Zhukovsky Institute has devised a concept for...
URBAN WARFARE: GRAVEYARD OF ARMIES – Part 8
In the preceding part of this series, we examined how missiles, drones, and persistent surveillance convert supply chains into primary targets and transform rear...
Russia Fixes PD-8 Engine Flaw Just Before Certification Deadline
The PD-8 turbofan engine has near achieved certification, a significant milestone for the Russian aviation industry. This program has progressed from early skepticism to...
108 MC-21 Jets by 2030: Aeroflot’s Bold Bet on Russia’s Aviation Future
Russia's aviation sector is currently entering a critical phase. At the forefront of this metamorphosis is a bold commitment: the integration of 108 domestically...