Odesa International Airport runway destroyed by Russian missile strike
A Russian strike hit the international airport of Odesa (ODS), southwestern Ukraine, on April 30, 2022, rendering the…
War in Ukraine
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Stay informed about the aviation-related aspects and impacts of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Russia accuses Ukraine of bombing Bryansk with Bayraktar drone
A Turkish-made Bayraktar drone was used to bomb two oil depots near Bryansk, Russian media claims. Officials say…
“Headache not a migraine”: Avolon CEO on Russian exposure
Avolon’s chief executive has been nervous about Russia for years. That’s why the lessor kept its exposure to…
Russia complains that US violates contract by providing Mi-17s to Ukraine
The Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSVTS) issued a protest in response to a US announcement that…
Ukrainian volunteers offer parts of a shot down Su-34 in exchange for donations
Ukrainian volunteers have started offering a unique souvenir in exchange for donations – a piece of a skin…
Data shows Russia has re-registered 360 aircraft after sanctions
Russia has re-registered 360 aircraft since the start of March 2022, according to new data from consultancy IBA. IBA…
Pentagon says Ukraine given new aircraft, UAF refers to spare parts, components
Contradictory statements issued by the Pentagon and the Ukrainian Air Force appear to cast doubt on the delivery…
Ukraine driving interest in deterrents like F-35, anti-missile systems: Lockheed
The chief executive of Lockheed Martin says the war in Ukraine means countries are placing more value on…
Russia claims Ukrainian helicopters staged another attack in Russian airspace
The investigative committee of the Russian Federation claims that Ukrainian helicopters have once again entered Russian airspace and…
Bayraktar drone used to ‘distract’ Russian flagship in missile attack: Reports
A Turkish-built Bayraktar TB2 combat drone has been involved in a Ukrainian attack on the Russian missile cruiser…
Russia sees return of Iran’s S-300s to use in Ukraine – reports
Reports suggest that supply chains stemming from Iran have been used to smuggle a large amount of weaponry…
First Russian drone destroyed by a new British Martlet missile in Ukraine
Photos and videos of Ukrainian soldiers using a British-made Martlet man portable air defense system (MANPADS) to destroy…
“Part of the family”: Bulgaria Air waives fees for pets of Ukrainian refugees
Airlines across Europe have been doing their bit to help out with the war in Ukraine by transporting…
Aircraft lessors set for insurance cost shock after Russian sanctions
The head of lessor BOC Aviation warned hefty insurance price rises are coming for lessors after Russia’s invasion…
Reports show Russia preparing 3-ton bomb to drop on Mariupol
Unconfirmed photographs shared by users on Telegram on April 6, 2022, show a Soviet-made bomb, the FAB-3000, next…
German authorities prevent 747 freighter taking off due to Russian sanctions
A Boeing 747 freighter is being prevented from taking off by authorities at Frankfurt-Hahn airport (HHN) in Germany…
Antonov An-225 Mriya pilot shows devastation at Hostomel airport
Dmytro Antonov, the chief pilot of the Antonov An-225 Mriya, published a video showing the result of heavy…
Russian forces retreat from Antonov airport, the home of An-225 Mriya
Reports suggest that on March 31, 2022, Russian forces retreated from Hostomel, a city just north of Kyiv. The…