Iconic Soviet Airliner Celebrates 60 Years Since Its Maiden Flight
3 Jan 2023, 04:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / More than half a century ago, the largest jet airliner in the world, sporting four tail-mounted engines, was taking off from Russia.
Ilyushin 18 Airliner Lives a Second Glorious Life as Most Romantic Hotel Suite
29 Nov 2022, 07:18 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Once used by communist party leaders, the 1960 aircraft has been converted into a very fancy hotel suite, with a jacuzzi, spa, and excellent views
Russian Planes Travel Almost Record Distance to Recover Expelled Diplomats
20 Apr 2022, 12:40 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / A Russian Ilyushin Il-96-300 flew for 15,163 km (9,421 miles) last week, in stages, to recover expelled diplomats from Spain and Greece