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Russia could open a domestic aircraft parts production site in Kazan from 2023
Russia could set up a new aircraft manufacturing center in Kazan, the capital city of the Republic of…
Russia considers reviving Il-96 and Tu-214 programs
Russia is considering ramping up two of its Soviet-era aircraft programs, the Ilyushin Il-96 and the Tupolev Tu-214. …
Mystery as military drone, suspected to be from Ukraine, crashes in Croatia
A mystery drone, suspected to be from Ukraine, has crashed near the Croatian capital, Zagreb, raising questions about…
First newly-built Russian strategic bomber Tu-160M completes maiden flight
The first newly assembled Tupolev Tu-160M took off for the first time on January 12, 2022. The test…
Tupolev TU-204 freighter aircraft destroyed in fire at Hangzhou, China
Crew operating a freight flight from China had a lucky escape on January 8, 2022, when their aircraft…
Russia’s newest Tu-160 strategic bomber ready for rollout
A new Tupolev Tu-160M supersonic strategic bomber has been built and is now ready for testing. The news was announced by Russian…
The long death of Frigate Ecojet, Russia’s revolutionary wide-body
Frigate Ecojet was a Russian project of a wide-body, four-aisle airliner with an oval fuselage cross-section. The team…
Top 10 most advanced fighter jets in 2020
An air force is a crucial part of any army – air superiority provides cover and safety for…
Tupolev Tu-22M3 bomber crashes during “snow squall” [Video]
A Russian Tupolev Tu-22M3 bomber crashed on January 22, 2019, while landing at Olenya base near Murmansk, in…
Accidental ejection from Tu-22M3 bomber leaves 3 people dead
Three crewmembers of a Tu-22M3 bomber were killed when their ejection seat accidentally triggered while on the ground…