Russia’s S7 Airlines suspends plans for low-cost unit
S7 Airlines, Russia’s biggest private airline, has suspended plans to launch a low-cost unit, because it cannot get…
War in Ukraine
281 articles
Stay informed about the aviation-related aspects and impacts of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Ukrainian pilot details daring Mi-8 rescue flight to Russian-occupied Mariupol
In late February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, during which the southern port city of…
Russians crowdfund forklifts, drills and wrenches for their air force
Two new forklifts, as well as drills, wrenches, grass trimmers and other tools crowdfunded by the Russian public…
Possible air-to-air shootdown captured on camera in Ukraine
Several videos allegedly showing the final moments of a fighter jet over Ukraine have been posted on Russian…
German government promises to send IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine
The German government has promised to send Ukraine the modern IRIS-T SL air defense system, to help protect…
Ukrainian president Zelensky wants to rebuild An-225 Mriya to honor hero pilots
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky wants to build another Antonov An-225 Mriya in honor of the pilots who have…
Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter jet has been used in Ukraine: TASS report
The Sukhoi Su-57 Felon, the newest fighter jet of the Russian Air Force, has been used to attack…
Fresh sanctions: UK bans Russian airlines from selling valuable airport slots
The UK government is banning Russian airlines from selling their landing slots at UK airports as part of…
AerCap writes off $2.7 billion for jets and engines stuck in Russia
Leasing company AerCap has written off $2.7 billion of assets linked to the Ukraine conflict, mainly comprising aircraft…
From pandemic to war: How Ukraine’s SkyUp has kept going
Ukrainian carrier SkyUp Airlines had big plans for 2022. It wanted to expand its fleet to 22 Boeing 737NG…
AeroTime recognizes Col. Oksanchenko with posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award
Since the invasion of Ukraine by Russia on February 24, 2022, the Ukrainian Air Force has played a…
EASA identifies potential aviation risks arising from Ukraine war
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has identified several potential risks affecting commercial aviation due to war…
UK to provide Ukraine with cargo drones
Ukraine’s latest military support package will include cargo drones, United Kingdom authorities have announced. “The package includes electronic warfare…
Odesa International Airport runway destroyed by Russian missile strike
A Russian strike hit the international airport of Odesa (ODS), southwestern Ukraine, on April 30, 2022, rendering the…
Russia accuses Ukraine of bombing Bryansk with Bayraktar drone
A Turkish-made Bayraktar drone was used to bomb two oil depots near Bryansk, Russian media claims. Officials say…
“Headache not a migraine”: Avolon CEO on Russian exposure
Avolon’s chief executive has been nervous about Russia for years. That’s why the lessor kept its exposure to…
Russia complains that US violates contract by providing Mi-17s to Ukraine
The Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSVTS) issued a protest in response to a US announcement that…
Ukrainian volunteers offer parts of a shot down Su-34 in exchange for donations
Ukrainian volunteers have started offering a unique souvenir in exchange for donations – a piece of a skin…