How Russia Tried To Outsmart Boeing - But FAILED Miserably

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The Ilyushin Il-96 was supposed to be the Soviet Union’s answer to Boeing and Airbus. A widebody built to prove Moscow could fly as far and as fast as the West. But when the USSR collapsed, the Il-96 disappeared, abandoned as Russian airlines turned to Western jets. For decades, it gathered dust. Until sanctions forced a nation to look backward to move forward. When the West cut off access to Boeing and Airbus parts in 2022, Russia’s modern fleet was grounded overnight. The Il-96, once an embarrassing relic, suddenly became its only lifeline. It burns more fuel. It’s slower. It’s obsolete. But it’s Russian. And that makes it invaluable. In a world where politics decides who flies, sovereignty matters more than efficiency. This is the story of how a Cold War airliner became the centrepiece of Russia’s aviation survival plan, an extraordinary symbol of pride, defiance, and isolation. Our official social accounts: 👉🏻 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planecuriousnews 👉🏻 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@planecuriousnews 👉🏻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planecurious