Russian air defense may have shot down its own Su-35 fighter jet, UK MoD claims
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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)
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Russian airlines advised not to fly state-leased aircraft abroad
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NATO deploys AWACS surveillance aircraft to Lithuania for the first time
AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) surveillance aircraft from NATO have been deployed to Lithuania’s Šiauliai Air Base…
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Bulgaria’s parliament has greenlit the transfer of aging S-300 surface-to-air missiles and additional military aid to Ukraine to…
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Speculation is continuing to grow on how Ural Airlines and Russian government officials will free its Airbus A320…
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A Russian Air Force Su-34 strike aircraft crashed during a training flight in the Voronezh region. Both crew…
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Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, visited Komsomolsk-on-Amur in far-eastern Russia on September 15, 2023, to…
Romania issues emergency alerts after another Russian drone attack near border
Romanians living near the Ukrainian border received emergency alerts on September 13, 2023, urging them to remain calm…
Russian pilot intended to shoot down UK spy plane refuting ‘malfunction’ claims
The BBC has learned from defense sources that a Russian Su-27 fighter tried to shoot down a British…
Fraport prepares to divest from Saint Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport
German airport operator Fraport is in talks to sell its stake in Saint Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport (LED) before…