MC-21-310 Completes First Flight With Russian Engines
The Yakovlev MC-21-310 completed its maiden flight with domestic PD-14 engines, advancing Russia's plan to build an initial batch of 18 jets.
Aug 4, 20265 min
Manufacturing
MC-21-310 Completes Fully Import-Substituted Flight
The first import-substituted Yakovlev MC-21-310 completed a 1-hour, 23-minute maiden flight, marking a key step for Russian aviation.
Aug 4, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Moscow Airports Suspend Flights After Massive Drone Attack
Rosaviatsiya halted all traffic at Moscow's four major airports on June 18, 2026, after a massive drone attack disrupted aviation fuel infrastructure.
Jun 18, 20264 min
Safety
Southern Russia Airports Halt Flights After Drone Strike
Over a dozen airports in southern Russia suspended operations after a drone struck an ATC center in Rostov-on-Don, disrupting major carriers.
May 8, 20264 min
Safety
Russian Airlines Suffer Five Engine Failures Amid Sanctions Crisis
Russian airlines face a mounting safety crisis with multiple engine failures as sanctions ground over a third of their wide-body Boeing and Airbus fleets.
Mar 22, 20265 min
Safety