Mi-34M1 Takes Flight | Russia’s New Light Helicopter With VK-650V Engine
Russia’s aviation sector has achieved a significant milestone with the successful inaugural flight of the Mi-34M1 light multirole helicopter, equipped with the newly developed...
Russia’s Civil Aviation Reset Begins in 2026 With New Domestic Aircraft Deliveries
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
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
On December 25, 2025, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov confirmed in an interview with Vedomosti newspaper an important development...