Russia’s New “Finist” Train Signals the End of Siemens on Russian Railways
In recent years, Russian Railways has been undertaking extensive modernization of its rolling stock, driven by both the pursuit of import substitution and the...
Why Russia’s Il-96 Will Fly Long After New Wide-Body Plans Stall
In mid-December 2025, during a joint annual press conference and direct address, President Vladimir Putin issued a statement that, although seemingly self-evident, held significant...
Russia’s Aircraft Engines Are Changing—And Fuel Savings Are Just the Start
The Russian aviation sector is presently experiencing a significant transformation. At the heart of this process are initiatives to develop advanced domestic aircraft engines,...
SJ-100 in 2026: Certification Delays, PD-8 Questions & What Comes Next
In late December, Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov stated that the certification of the import-substituted Sukhoi SJ-100 was expected to be finalized in early 2026,...
Russia’s Most Powerful Jet Engine PD-35 Faces an Unexpected Rival— The PD-26
Development of the Russian high-thrust turbofan aircraft engine PD-35 started in 2017, marking one of the most ambitious initiatives in the history of domestic...