January 25 , 2017 – Fort Russ News –  Vesti – by Inessa Sinchougova The newest Russian aircraft fueler Il-78M-90A has taken its first flight today. The chief pilot was a decorated Hero of the Russian Federation, Nikolai Kuimov. The flight lasted 35 minutes. The new tanker differs from its predecessor with a modified wing, new engines … Continue reading WATCH: Russia’s magnificent new IL-78 takes first flight