UK, France lead military exercise in Poland to prepare for post-war Ukraine
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Russia, encompassing a significant portion of both Europe and Asia, maintains a substantial presence in the aviation industry. It boasts a large domestic market and a history of aircraft manufacturing, exemplified by companies like Tupolev, Ilyushin, and Sukhoi. The nation plays a crucial role in global aerospace manufacturing, particularly in the realm of military aircraft and helicopters. Russia used to serve as a vital link between Europe and Asia, accommodating numerous international air routes. Aviation industry heavily affected after war in Ukraine.
Key Facts
- Airlines: Aeroflot (flag carrier), S7 Airlines, Ural Airlines, Pobeda
- Aircraft Manufacturers: United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), Russian Helicopters
- Major Airports: Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Domodedovo International Airport (DME), Pulkovo Airport (LED)
- Airspace: Largest in the world
- Air Cargo: Volga-Dnepr Airlines (major cargo airline)
- Space Program: Roscosmos (closely linked to aviation technology)
Ethiopia receives first Russian Su-35 fighters, plans S-400 air defense purchase
Ethiopia has received its first Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets and plans to acquire Russia’s S-400 air defense…
Russian nuclear submarine fires Bulava ballistic missile across Russia
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the Pacific Fleet’s Project 955A Borei-A nuclear-powered submarine Generalissimo Suvorov had…
Russia says it foiled close-range drone attack on Moscow missile defenses
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on October 26, 2026, that it had arrested two men accused of…
Elon Musk says Ukraine ‘violated Starlink terms’ as full speed service returns
Elon Musk has said that the Ukraine military “violated Starlink terms of service and used it for offensive…
Drone attacks shut all four Moscow airports for second time in two days
All four airports serving Moscow stopped accepting and dispatching aircraft on the afternoon of October 23, 2026, as…
Russian Su-30 fighter crashes in Kaliningrad, pilots eject
A Russian Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet crashed in the Kaliningrad region on October 21, 2026, during a scheduled…
Lithuania suspects Russian sabotage after attempt to burn Starlink site in Vilnius
Lithuanian authorities suspect Russian sabotage after an attempt to set fire to SpaceX Starlink ground infrastructure in Vilnius…
ICEYE-X36 radar satellite had close approach with Russian military satellite
Russia’s Cosmos 2612 military satellite may have passed within a few hundred meters of ICEYE-X36, a US-registered commercial…
Ukrainian drone attacks cause chaos at multiple Russian airports overnight
Ukrainian drone attacks caused chaos at multiple Russian airports overnight with the country’s civil aviation regulator Rosaviatsiya forced…
Estonia may need own light jets to counter Russian drones, says defense minister
Estonia should consider acquiring light jet aircraft to intercept Russia’s jet-powered long-range attack drones, Defense Minister Martin Herem…
Ukraine strikes Russian air base hosting An-124, Il-76 transports
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the Seshcha military airfield in Russia’s Bryansk region, the General Staff of…
Swedish Air Force eyes deep strikes inside Russia if Sweden is attacked
If Russia attacked Sweden, the Swedish Air Force would not confine itself to defending Swedish territory but would…
Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber crashes in Far East, killing six
A Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in the Amur region of Russia’s Far East…
Ukraine’s troops order 590,000 drones; interceptors overtake FPVs
Ukrainian military units ordered more than 590,000 uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) through the government-run Brave1 Market platform between…
CIA reportedly warns of Russian drone plot against Western Europe
US intelligence has shared information with several European governments about a possible Russian drone operation against Spain, France…
Poland issues air attack alert as Russian jet drone nears border
Poland’s Government Center for Security (RCB) warned residents of Lublin and Subcarpathian voivodeships of a threat of air…
Ukraine successfully tests new interceptor against jet-powered Shahed drones
Ukraine has successfully tested a domestically developed interceptor intended to counter jet-powered Shahed attack drones, according to President…