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Mass-Produced Turboprop: A Guide To The Antonov An-26
Between 1969 and 1986, 1,403 An-26s were built.
The Unlikely Role Played By Alaska Airlines In Bringing The Cold War To An End
The airline flew 82 passengers on a historic "Friendship Flight" 30 years ago.
Myasishchev VM-T: The Story Of The Buran Space Program's Forgotten Carrier Aircraft
The aircraft helped boost momentum for the Soviet Energia-Buran program before it was shut down.
12 Years On: The Fire Involving Kolavia Flight 348
How an electrical short circuit killed three passengers and destroyed a plane.
How Does The Ilyushin Il-96 Differ From The Older Il-86 Model?
The Il-96 was shorter than the Il-86 and had a much longer range.
Why The An-124 Changed Cargo Forever
The An-124 is still used around the world today for transporting oversized goods.
45 Years Ago Today The Huge Mil Mi-26 Helicopter Made Its First Flight
The Mi-26 is a Soviet helicopter that is being used today by the Russian army.
How Aeroflot Flight 3932 Became The Tupolev Tu-104's Second-Deadliest Accident
Flight 3932 crashed as a result of mechanical failure. This fate was shared by other Aeroflot flights, such as flight 96...
How Antonov Modified The An-24 To Create A Specialized Cartography Aircraft
The popular regional turboprop was modified with fuselage changes to incorporate cartography and survey equipment.
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On This Day In 1963: The Tupolev Tu-134's First Flight
A look back at the first flight of the Tupolev Tu-134.
Qantas To Avoid Russian Airspace On UK Routes
The airline is one of the first non-EU carriers to implement such measures.
The Story Of The Ilyushin Il-86 - The USSR's First Widebody Airliner
52 Years Ago The Antonov An-26 Made Its Maiden Flight
The Best Selling Soviet And Russian Aircraft
