Russian-made Orlan-10 drone crashes in Romania
A drone, which has been identified as a Russian-made Orlan-10, has crashed in Romania. The aircraft has been found…
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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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Bermuda has suspended all airworthiness certificates for Russian-operated aircraft that are registered in Bermuda. The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority…
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Ukraine conflict, rising fuel costs pose a fresh challenge for airlines: IATA
The International Air Transport Association has warned the Ukraine conflict and rising fuel costs will put added pressure…
Air Astana suspends flights to Russia after insurance coverage revoked
Kazakh airline Air Astana announced its suspension of flights to Russia after insurance coverage of commercial flights from…
Moscow Sheremetyevo temporarily closes passenger Terminal D
Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) will temporarily close its Terminal D owing to sanctions placed on Russia in…
China refuses to supply Russian carriers with aircraft parts
China has refused to supply Russian carriers with aircraft parts, Russian news agency Interfax reported, citing Valery Kudinov,…
Russia to allow airlines to pay for aircraft leases in roubles throughout 2022
The Russian government has prepared a draft decree that could allow Russian airlines to pay for leased aircraft…
UK strengthens ban on Russia, implements tighter aviation sanctions
The UK government has announced the implementation of tighter sanctions on Russian aircraft. On May 9, 2022, Foreign Secretary…
Boeing stops purchase of titanium from Russia, Airbus continues to buy
Boeing has suspended purchasing titanium from Russian supplier VSMPO-AVISMA after Western governments placed sanctions on the nation following…
Russia urges its airlines to keep foreign-registered and owned aircraft
The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) issued a host of recommendations for airlines in an attempt to…
Russia may allow outside parties to maintain passenger jets: TASS
Russia may allow third-party companies to maintain its commercial passenger aircraft, Russian news agency TASS reported. The move…
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Canadian business jet manufacturer Bombardier joins Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer in suspending all activities with Russian clients. “Bombardier…
airBaltic CEO says carrier is leaving the Russian market
AirBaltic is leaving the Russian market, the carrier’s chief executive has announced. The Latvian carrier had previously “suspended”…
UK bans Russian aviation, space companies from insurance market
The British government will ban Russia from the UK aviation and space insurance market. In response to Russia’s…
IATA ‘does not support’ bans on aircraft parts shipments to Russian airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed its opposition to the sanctions placed on aircraft parts shipments…
Russia’s second largest-airline S7 to stop all international flights
Russia’s second-largest airline S7 Airlines announced that it will be canceling all international flights from March 5, 2022. The…