Data shows Russia has re-registered 360 aircraft after sanctions
Russia has re-registered 360 aircraft since the start of March 2022, according to new data from consultancy IBA. IBA…
War in Ukraine
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Stay informed about the aviation-related aspects and impacts of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Pentagon says Ukraine given new aircraft, UAF refers to spare parts, components
Contradictory statements issued by the Pentagon and the Ukrainian Air Force appear to cast doubt on the delivery…
Ukraine driving interest in deterrents like F-35, anti-missile systems: Lockheed
The chief executive of Lockheed Martin says the war in Ukraine means countries are placing more value on…
Russia claims Ukrainian helicopters staged another attack in Russian airspace
The investigative committee of the Russian Federation claims that Ukrainian helicopters have once again entered Russian airspace and…
Bayraktar drone used to ‘distract’ Russian flagship in missile attack: Reports
A Turkish-built Bayraktar TB2 combat drone has been involved in a Ukrainian attack on the Russian missile cruiser…
Russia sees return of Iran’s S-300s to use in Ukraine – reports
Reports suggest that supply chains stemming from Iran have been used to smuggle a large amount of weaponry…
First Russian drone destroyed by a new British Martlet missile in Ukraine
Photos and videos of Ukrainian soldiers using a British-made Martlet man portable air defense system (MANPADS) to destroy…
“Part of the family”: Bulgaria Air waives fees for pets of Ukrainian refugees
Airlines across Europe have been doing their bit to help out with the war in Ukraine by transporting…
Aircraft lessors set for insurance cost shock after Russian sanctions
The head of lessor BOC Aviation warned hefty insurance price rises are coming for lessors after Russia’s invasion…
Reports show Russia preparing 3-ton bomb to drop on Mariupol
Unconfirmed photographs shared by users on Telegram on April 6, 2022, show a Soviet-made bomb, the FAB-3000, next…
German authorities prevent 747 freighter taking off due to Russian sanctions
A Boeing 747 freighter is being prevented from taking off by authorities at Frankfurt-Hahn airport (HHN) in Germany…
Antonov An-225 Mriya pilot shows devastation at Hostomel airport
Dmytro Antonov, the chief pilot of the Antonov An-225 Mriya, published a video showing the result of heavy…
Russian forces retreat from Antonov airport, the home of An-225 Mriya
Reports suggest that on March 31, 2022, Russian forces retreated from Hostomel, a city just north of Kyiv. The…
Russia accuses Ukraine of bombing an oil depot in Belgorod
Ukrainian Air Force helicopters have attacked an oil depot near the Russian city of Belgorod, claim Russian officials. A…
To avoid Russia, Cathay flight would be world’s longest passenger flight: report
Cathay Pacific is set to claim the title of world’s longest passenger flight by distance if it re-routes…
How the invasion of Ukraine impacted global aviation
Just as the global aviation industry seemed to be recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, it was struck by…
Russian missiles strike near Lviv airport, aircraft repair plant destroyed
A Russian missile attack has destroyed an aircraft repair plant in Ukraine’s western city of Lviv. During the early…
Cut off: Russian airlines flying to fewer than 10 countries right now
Where can Russian airlines fly to right now? Fewer than 10 countries if an update from the country’s…