UK and Germany’s first joint NATO Air Policing mission intercepts Russian plane
In its first joint NATO Air Policing operation a patrol of two Typhoon fighter jets from both the…
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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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The United States Air Force accused Russian pilots of colliding and bringing down an MQ-9 Reaper drone patrolling…
Russian fighter sabotaged at Uglovoye Air Base near Vladivostok: video
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US authorizes seizure of $25million Boeing 737 owned by Russia oil firm
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Russia strikes Kyiv with hypersonic missiles during latest attack
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Seventy Russian aircraft destroyed by Ukrainian defenses since invasion began
A United States Air Force General has confirmed that Ukraine has lost over 60 aircraft since the Russian…
Belarusian opposition publishes video of drone flying over Russian A-50
UPDATE 03-03-2023, 11:00 (UTC +3): The initial report, published in the afternoon of March 2, 2023, followed the…
Here’s what we know about Ukraine’s largest suspected drone attack on Russia
On February 27-28, 2023, Russian news sources began reporting what appeared to be several separate sightings of Ukrainian-made…
Russia will divest from the Sukhoi Superjet 100 program
United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), the Russian state-owned aerospace company, will divest from the Sukhoi Superjet 100 program following…
Belarusian partisans claim to have used drones to attack a Russian AWACS plane
A Beriev A-50 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, that was allegedly damaged by Belarusian resistance members,…
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ACSA to let ‘sanctioned’ Russian planes refuel at South African airports: report
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is intent on allowing Russian planes to refuel at South African airports…
Belarus to begin manufacturing Su-25s, Lukashenko claims
Belarus is ready to start producing Sukhoi Su-25 attack aircraft, the country’s president Aleksandr Lukashenko said during his…
Russia conducted failed ICBM test around the time Biden visited Kyiv: reports
Russia conducted an unsuccessful test of the RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile around the time of United States…
Moldova authorities fear Russia plans to seize Chisinau Airport
The recently appointed Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean said Russia is considering taking control of Chisinau Airport to…