MAKS Show Business Attests to Russia’s Growing Relevance
A Sukhoi Superjet 100 appears on static display in the colors of Indonesia’s Sky Aviation last week at MAKS, the Moscow Air Show. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)
A Sukhoi Superjet 100 appears on static display in the colors of Indonesia’s Sky Aviation last week at MAKS, the Moscow Air Show. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)

Russian civil aerospace executives might remember last week’s MAKS airshow in Moscow as the start of their industry’s ascent toward global relevance. Highlighted by a tentative deal between Bombardier and Kremlin-controlled Rostekhnologii (Rostec) to partner on the assembly of Q400 turboprops in Russia and a new contract between Airbus and Russian titanium group VSMPO-Avisma to extend their 20-year partnership, the show truly earned its billing as an international event.