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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Ilyushin IL-76​

The Ilyushin IL-76 first flew on March 25, 1971, beginning the legacy of one of the world’s most widely used heavy transport aircraft. Originally developed as a commercial freighter, the IL-76 went on to serve extensively in military and civilian roles, with hundreds still in operation today.​

Austin HancockPublished March 25, 2026

Ilyushin Il-76MD-90A reg. flying. Photo by Mil.ru/Wikipedia

 

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M-28 CAS

 

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Why The World’s Most-Produced Fighter Jet May Finally Disappear In 2026​

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Shutterstock | Simple Flying

By Aaron Spray
Mar 25, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT




The Soviet Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21

 

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Taken by the pilot of a MiG-28?

 

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Electronic warfare upgrade gives Cold War U-2 a new lease on life​

By David Szondy
March 29, 2026