Ukraine SBU drones strike Su-30 hangars at Russia’s Saki airbase
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) said its drones struck hangars holding Russian fighter jets at the Saki military airbase…
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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)
China, Russia bomber patrol draws Japanese and South Korean interceptors
China and Russia conducted their 11th joint strategic air patrol on June 27, 2026, sending a formation of…
Russian airlines weakened by sanctions operate with 19% of fleets grounded
Russian airlines weakened by international sanctions are currently operating with around 19% of their aircraft fleets grounded this…
Russia’s Yak-130M combat trainer completes maiden flight
The upgraded Yakovlev Yak-130M combat trainer completed its first flight on June 25, 2026, at the Irkutsk Aviation…
Video shows French Navy boarding Russian shadow fleet tanker off Sicily
The French Navy has intercepted and boarded another tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s “shadow fleet,” marking the…
Russia’s Tu-160 bombers shadowed by Norwegian F-35s on Arctic patrol
Russia’s Aerospace Forces conducted a long-range bomber patrol over the Barents and Norwegian seas on June 22, 2026,…
Ukrainian drones strike oil refinery close to central Moscow
Multiple Ukrainian drones struck targets in the Moscow area during the night and early morning of June 18,…
Former avionics executive jailed in the US for smuggling equipment to Russia
A former executive of an avionics company has been jailed in the United States (US) for violating export…
Royal Marines Commandos raid Russian shadow fleet oil tanker: video
Overnight, Royal Marine Commandos intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel using Chinooks, a…
Poland tightens eastern border airspace after Russian drone breaches
Poland’s air navigation agency, PANSA, will impose a new restricted airspace zone along the country’s eastern border from…
Finnish Air Force responds to suspected airspace violation by Russian aircraft
Finland’s Ministry of Defense has launched an official investigation following a suspected airspace violation by a Russian aircraft…
Kaliningrad’s Khrabrovo Airport closed in first drone-danger alert for the exclave
Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosaviatsiya, suspended arrivals and departures at Kaliningrad Khrabrovo Airport (KGD) on the evening…
Belarusian guilty plea exposes shadow trade in banned aircraft parts to Russia
A Belarusian woman has pleaded guilty in US federal court in an aviation export-control case that offers a…
RAF jet carrying UK defense secretary jammed near Russia border
A Royal Air Force (RAF) Dassault Falcon 900LX carrying UK Defense Secretary John Healey had its GPS signals jammed for…
Ukraine confirms Oreshnik launch in massive Russian overnight strike on Kyiv
Russia fired an RS-26 Rubizh “Oreshnik” intermediate-range ballistic missile at the Bila Tserkva area in Kyiv Oblast during…
Baltic presidents call on NATO to shift from air policing to air defense
The presidents of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania issued a joint statement on May 21, 2026, urging NATO to…
RAF Rivet Joint “dangerously” intercepted by Russian fighter jets over Black Sea
The UK Ministry of Defence has accused two Russian fighter jets of repeatedly and dangerously intercepting a Royal Air Force…
Russia’s Superjet replacement engine completes its certification trials
Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC) has completed certification tests for the Aviadvigatel PD-8 turbofan, the domestically built powerplant developed to…