Rosaviatsia takes action to prevent pilots finding work with foreign airlines
The Federal Air Transport Agency, also known as Rosaviatsia, has taken formal actions to prevent unemployed pilots from…
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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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Dramatic footage showing the moment a Russian oil refinery was struck by drones from Ukraine has surfaced online,…
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The Tupolev Tu-214 will become the main type of aircraft operated by the Russian flag carrier Aeroflot. This news…
US sale of MQ-1C Gray Eagle drone to Ukraine hits stumbling block: report
Plans by the US administration to sell four large drones to Ukraine have been delayed over fears the…
China ‘ready’ to deliver aircraft parts to Russia: Chinese Ambassador to Russia
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Russia to produce 1000+ new airliners by 2030 – Minister of Industry and Trade
Russian aerospace manufacturers are ready to deliver more than 1000 domestically made airplanes to the country’s airlines by…
Aeroflot top executive arrested on suspicion of fraud
A senior executive at Russia’s Aeroflot has been arrested on suspicion of major fraud. On June 15, 2022, Mikhail…
Aeroflot to tighten control over toilet paper consumption
A memo has been leaked detailing new measures of handling toilet paper rolls on Aeroflot flights to Turkey. The…
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S7 Airlines, Russia’s biggest private airline, has suspended plans to launch a low-cost unit, because it cannot get…
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Russia has completed the long-running merger of Sukhoi and MiG, combining them into one company under United Aircraft…
Russian S-70 Okhotnik attack drone completes precision strike test: report
The Russian S-70 Okhotnik (‘Hunter’) attack drone developed by Sukhoi successfully conducted a first precision strike test. During…
Russian Airbus and Boeing aircraft banned from Chinese airspace – reports
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has reportedly banned Airbus and Boeing aircraft operated by Russian airlines…
Rosaviatsiya extends flight ban to 11 Russian airports until June 6, 2022
The Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia (Rosaviatsiya) has once again expanded the ban on flight to several…
Two more Felons: new Sukhoi Su-57s spotted in Russia
If photos by Russian planespotters are to be believed, two more Sukhoi Su-57s have recently taken to the…