Russia, Ukraine: Reviving an Aviation Giant

New-build An-124 Ruslan (known to NATO as the "Condor") transports might start rolling out of the factory in the next few years, assuming Russian Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov's statement about an agreement between Moscow and Kiev to resume production of the Antonov aircraft proves true — and pans out. Challenges remain, but the An-124's success or failure will be a useful barometer for the status of the Russian and Ukrainian aviation industries.