Ukraine seeks retired pilots to fly newly acquired F-16 fighter jets
Ukraine is actively looking for willing retired pilots from NATO nations capable of operating its newly acquired F-16…
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Stay informed about the aviation-related aspects and impacts of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Russian pilot films fighter jet falling through air after being shot down: video
A Russian pilot appears to have filmed himself descending with a parachute just moments after his single-seater fighter…
Zelenskyy confirms deployment of first F-16 fighter jets
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the deployment of the first US-made F-16 fighter jets. Speaking in a…
First batch of F-16 fighters reportedly handed over to Ukraine
The Ukrainian Air Force has received its first F-16 fighter jets, a long-awaited addition to its military arsenal.…
Ukraine missiles attacked Russian-occupied military aviation school in Luhansk
On the morning of July 19, 2024, at least 10 loud explosions occurred in temporarily occupied Luhansk and…
Ukraine and Sweden negotiate transfer of Gripen fighter jets to Kyiv
Ukraine and Sweden are currently negotiating the transfer of Saab JAS-39 Gripen fighters to Kyiv once the country…
A Russian pilot leaked confidential information of his military unit to Ukraine
A Russian officer shocked by the Russian occupiers’ recent attack on a children’s hospital has handed over confidential…
Ukrainian official reconfirms plans to rebuild An-225 Mriya
Ukraine has once again confirmed plans to rebuild the Antonov An-225 Mriya giant cargo aircraft, according to Ukraine’s…
Russia’s Ural Airlines, Volga-Dnepr, Novaport added to latest EU sanctions list
The European Union has added several well-known names from the Russian commercial aviation industry to an updated list…
Pentagon welcomes France’s decision to transfer Mirage 2000s to Ukraine
Following a meeting with NATO Ministers of Defense, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III commented on…
Has Argentina offered to give Ukraine five Super Étendard fighters?
Conflicting media reports have emerged surrounding Argentina’s alleged plan to deliver five Dassault Super Étendard single-engine attack fighters to…
Ukraine claims Russian Su-57 fighter damaged in drone attack
A Russian Aerospace Forces Su-57 fifth-generation fighter was damaged for the first time during a drone attack on…
Thales to supply Ukraine with second air defense radar system
Ukraine has agreed to procure a second Thales air defense system to safeguard Ukrainian territory from ongoing threats.…
French President Macron announces transfer of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine
Amid the D-Day commemorative ceremonies, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the transfer of Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets…
Sweden to provide Ukraine with first Airborne Surveillance and Control aircraft
Sweden has announced it will donate two Saab ASC 890 Airborne Surveillance and Control aircraft to bolster Ukraine’s air defense. …
Macron open to Ukraine using French missiles to strike Russian military targets
French President Emmanuel Macron announced he was ready to authorize Ukraine to strike military targets on Russian territory…
Lithuania transfers L-39ZA Albatros light attack aircraft to Ukraine
Lithuania has transferred one of its L-39ZA Albatros light attack and trainer aircraft to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. …
Tupolev Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashes in southern Russia
A Tupolev Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed early on April 19, 2024, in southern Russia’s Stavropol region after completing…