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…
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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…
Russia accuses Ukraine of bombing an oil depot in Belgorod
Ukrainian Air Force helicopters have attacked an oil depot near the Russian city of Belgorod, claim Russian officials. A…
To avoid Russia, Cathay flight would be world’s longest passenger flight: report
Cathay Pacific is set to claim the title of world’s longest passenger flight by distance if it re-routes…
How the invasion of Ukraine impacted global aviation
Just as the global aviation industry seemed to be recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, it was struck by…
Russian missiles strike near Lviv airport, aircraft repair plant destroyed
A Russian missile attack has destroyed an aircraft repair plant in Ukraine’s western city of Lviv. During the early…
Cut off: Russian airlines flying to fewer than 10 countries right now
Where can Russian airlines fly to right now? Fewer than 10 countries if an update from the country’s…
EASA warns of intensifying GPS jamming incidents linked to war in Ukraine
European aviation safety authorities have warned of risks from increased incidents of GPS jamming, following Russia’s invasion of…
Low-cost long-haul Norse Atlantic delays launch as war in Ukraine hits demand
Start-up Norse Atlantic Airways has delayed its planned launch, citing demand uncertainties and rising oil prices caused by…
Korean Air reroutes flights, halts Moscow routes to avoid Russian airspace
Korean Air is avoiding Russian airspace for its European and US flights and temporarily suspending passenger flights to…
Bermuda suspends airworthiness certificates for Russian-operated aircraft
Bermuda has suspended all airworthiness certificates for Russian-operated aircraft that are registered in Bermuda. The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority…
Stripped for parts and never to be seen again? Lessors face up to Russian risks
Leasing companies are unlikely to be able to reclaim their aircraft from Russia while the current war in…
Air Astana suspends flights to Russia after insurance coverage revoked
Kazakh airline Air Astana announced its suspension of flights to Russia after insurance coverage of commercial flights from…
Moscow Sheremetyevo temporarily closes passenger Terminal D
Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) will temporarily close its Terminal D owing to sanctions placed on Russia in…
China refuses to supply Russian carriers with aircraft parts
China has refused to supply Russian carriers with aircraft parts, Russian news agency Interfax reported, citing Valery Kudinov,…
Russian airstrike destroys Vinnytsia Airport in Ukraine: President Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 6, 2022 that eight Russian missiles have “completely destroyed“ Havryshivka Vinnytsia International…
airBaltic CEO says carrier is leaving the Russian market
AirBaltic is leaving the Russian market, the carrier’s chief executive has announced. The Latvian carrier had previously “suspended”…
Boeing commits $2 million emergency assistance to response efforts in Ukraine
After announcing that it is suspending all support for Russian airlines, aircraft manufacturer Boeing has announced on March…