The PD-8 Is Here, But Russia’s Superjet Problem Is Far From Over
Russia's intention to replace the French-Russian SaM146 engines in its current Superjet 100 fleet with the domestically developed PD-8 may appear to be a...
First Il-114-300 Deliveries Begin as Russia Pushes for a New Regional Aviation Fleet
The Il-114-300, a new regional turboprop aircraft, has started its first deliveries in Russia. The program's transition from certification and testing to actual airline...
The New Airliner Race: Why Russia’s MC-21 and China’s C919 Matter
China's COMAC C919 and the Russian MC-21-310 have reached one of the most interesting crossroads in the global civil aviation industry. Both aircraft are...
Russia Is 3D-Printing Parts for Its New Aircraft Engine—Here’s Why It Matters
Russia is increasing its use of industrial 3D printing in the production of the PD-14 turbofan engine, which is the powerplant designed for the MC-21-310...
How One Engine Upgrade Changed the Future of the Il-76 Forever
The Il-76 transport aircraft attained a major milestone in its history on August 5, 2005. The maiden flight of the modernized Il-76TD-90VD was successfully...