Rain dampens final day of MAKS air show

The final day of the MAKS International air show was to be marked by spectacular airborne displays of the world's finest aircraft and pilots. However, nonstop rain around Moscow caused a serious change of plan.

August 21, 2011 09:26

Sukhoi Superjet shines at MAKS $10 billion aviation mart

Deals signed during the international air show MAKS have surpassed the event’s previous record of $10 billion. The Sukhoi Superjet 100, a joint project between Russia and France, hits the best-seller list.

August 20, 2011 07:42

MAKS 2011 throws open its doors to public

The MAKS-2011 is continuing into a third day. After two days of private viewing, the exhibition has thrown open its doors to the public this morning.

August 19, 2011 09:14

PAK FAbulous: 'Russian Stealth' stuffing top-secret

The T-50 is still being developed, so most of its technical specifications are top-secret. But visitors to the MAKS-2011 air show got truly unique chance to see the jet in flight when PAK FA’s first-ever public display took place.

August 19, 2011 05:57

Fifth generation T-50 to be armed with state-of-the-art missiles

State-of-the-art missiles for Russia’s first 5th generation fighter jet are undergoing final tests to ensure that when the T-50 is deployed in 2014 its advanced weaponry will be ready to make it invincible in the skies.

August 18, 2011 09:38

RT in-flight with aero-stunt masters

The Russian aerobatic display team, Vyazma Rus, has amazed the crowd at the MAKS 2011, but the apparent ease with which the pilots perform their stunts takes plenty of hard work in training.

August 18, 2011 06:09