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Rare Russian "Black Pearl" Tu-134 Intercepted by Italian Eurofighters Over Baltic
The occurrence took place during last week’s Baltic Air Policing mission.
Did The Soviet Union Really Copy Concorde With The Tu-144?
The origin story of the Concordski.
These Are The Countries That Purchase Russian Fighter Jets
As Russian aerospace struggles industry-wide, whose buying fighters?
The World's Largest Air Forces By Total Bomber Numbers
Which country has the most bombers in the world?
Boom Vs Concorde Vs Tupolev: Supersonic Passenger Jets Compared
Both blazed a supersonic trail that Boom’s Overture now aims to surpass, but how do they compare?
The World's 8 Commercial Jet Producers Ranked By Aircraft Numbers Flying
Eight planemakers are currently producing passenger jets around the world with Airbus and Boeing dominating the list.
What Is The Top Speed Of China's H-6 Bomber?
Over decades, the H-6 has undergone significant modernization, becoming a versatile platform capable of carrying advanced munitions. #Bomber
Russia Sacks Yakolev CEO & Tupolev MD For Failure Of Civil Aviation Program
The heads of Yakolev and Tupolev have been sacked after failing in Russia's push to develop its own passenger aircraft.
Which Routes Did The Tupolev Tu-144 Serve During Its Short Career?
During its short life the Tupolev Tu-144 only flew passengers between Moscow and Almaty in Kazakhstan.
Deutsche Lufthansa & Interflug: Remembering East Germany's Airlines
Once a prominent Warsaw Pact airline, Interflug was liquidated in 1991 after the reunification of Germany.
Why Wasn't The Tupolev Tu-144 A Commercial Success?
A possible act of espionage landed the secrets of supersonic travel to the USSR, but the nation botched the Tu-144.
How The Turboprop Powered Tupolev Tu-95 Bomber Has Achieved Such Longevity
Russia uses the Tu-95 as a maritime patrol aircraft and a standoff aircraft to deploy cruise missiles.
Why Was The Tupolev Tu-334 A Failure?
$4 billion and 34 years in the making: the airliner that never came to be
Ordered By Aeroflot: 5 Fast Facts About The Tupolev Tu-214
Russia is planning to produce 70 commercial passenger Tu-214s in the coming years, although they are currently mostly used for government purposes.
Tupolev Tu-114: The Story Of The World's Fastest Turboprop Airliner
A total of 32 Tu-114s were built between 1958 and 1963.
Tupolev Tu-404: The Enormous Blended Wing Jetliner That Never Was
The Russian aircraft featured a futuristic design and would have carried over 1,200 passengers.
5 Soviet Commercial Aircraft Still In Service Outside Russia
The Soviet Union had a thriving aerospace industry.
Tupolev Tu-144: The Story Of The Soviet Supersonic Concorde Competitor
The aircraft didn't enjoy the same levels of success as its Anglo-French counterpart.
Experimental Record-Breaker: The Story Of The Tupolev ANT-25
A look at the record-breaking ANT-25.
Lockheed Martin SR-72 Vs Tupolev PAK DA: The Future Of Stealth & Speed
Two different designs and approaches to the future of stealth warfare.