Iconic Soviet Airliner Celebrates 60 Years Since Its Maiden Flight

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 paved the way for future evolution. One of most iconic airliners of all times, the Soviet Ilyushin IL-62, is celebrating a milestone. More than half a century ago, on January 2, 1963, the Ilyushin IL-62 was taking to the sky for the fir... (continue reading...)