On January 3, 1963, the Ilyushin Il-62 took to the skies for the first time, marking a major milestone in Soviet long-range ...

For aviation fanatics, opportunities to fly in Soviet-era commercial jets built by one of these companies get fewer by the year. Which is why an annual tour operated by one UK company has become ...

A flight attendant of the Ilyushin-62 checking on ground personal just after landing. "My experience is that North Koreans want you to come and see what they want you to see, have a good time, spend a ...

These days, we’re talking about supersonic airplanes, ultra-luxurious cabins, and zero-emission propulsion systems for green flights. But before all of that, the forefathers of long-haul aviation ...

An Ilyushin Il-62 of North Korean flag carrier Air Koryo was damaged in a landing incident at Pyongyang airport last week, although none on board was injured. A source with knowledge of the incident ...