Russia’s Civil Aviation Reset Begins in 2026 With New Domestic Aircraft Deliveries Â
Russian civil aviation is nearing an important turning point in its modern history. After decades of reliance on foreign-built aircraft, engines, and onboard systems,...
Russia’s Il-114-300 Completes 99% of Certification Flights
Russia’s import-substituting Il-114-300 regional turboprop aircraft is approaching one of the most decisive moments in its long development journey. According to Vadim Badekha, Chief...
Russia Certifies Tu-214 With Fully Domestic Safety Systems Â
At the end of December 2025, an important event was held in Kazan, during which the modernized passenger aircraft Tu-214 was awarded a certificate...
Russia Admits MC-21 Falls Short of Promised Range Â
On December 25, 2025, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov confirmed in an interview with Vedomosti newspaper an important development...
Upgraded Tango Aircraft Completes First Test Flight with Russian APD-520 Engine
In late December 2025, Spectra Aircraft, a subsidiary of the S7 Group holding, in collaboration with the S. A. Chaplygin Siberian Aeronautical Research Institute...