Modernizing the Tu-214: Smart Move or Strategic Mistake?
The Tupolev Tu-214 is a long-range version of the Tu-204-200 series, developed in the late twentieth century by the Russian aerospace design bureau Tupolev....
Why It Took Russia 15 Years to Restart Il-76 Military Transport Production
In 2025, the Aviastar facility—an affiliate of PJSC Il located in Ulyanovsk—manufactured seven new Il-76MD-90A military transport aircraft, representing an important milestone in the...
Russian SJ-100 Hits 92% Certification — And Who Will Pay for Re-Engining?
The certification campaign for Russia’s domestically developed SJ-100 short-haul regional airliner has reached a critical stage, representing an important step in the nation's post-sanctions...
Russia in Talks With S7 Over 100 Tu-214 Jets Ahead of NAIS-2026
Russia’s civil aviation industry is nearing a critical juncture as principal government agencies remain in discussions with one of the nation's largest private airlines...
Russia Unveils KAMAZ-65956: A 560-HP Heavy Tractor Built for Extreme Loads
A new variant of the heavy-duty K5 series—the KAMAZ-65956 tractor unit—has been produced at the primary assembly line of Russia’s leading automotive manufacturer, KAMAZ....