Norwegian police arrest Russian man for flying drone over Tromso Airport
Police in Norway have arrested a Russian man caught flying a drone over Norway’s Tromso Airport (TOS). The 51-year-old…
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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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Russian officials arrested for extorting money from pilots: reports
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Russia’s S7 Group CEO doubts MC-21 will soon replace foreign-made jets: Interfax
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Russian-speaking hackers target major US airport websites
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Russian missiles strike cities across Ukraine in largest attack in recent months
Dozens of large explosions have been reported in Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Lviv and other major Ukrainian cities in what…
Russian missiles violated Moldova’s airspace, Foreign Minister says
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Video shows Ukrainian soldiers shooting down cruise missile with MANPADS
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Russia’s Aeroflot resumes flights to Sri Lanka with A330 jet
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Virgin Atlantic scraps London Heathrow-Hong Kong route after 30 years
Virgin Atlantic will not be resuming flights between London Heathrow (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG) due to the…
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Russia loses seat at ICAO council. What now?
Accused of breaching the rules of the Chicago Convention on international aviation, Russia lost its seat among the…
Boeing, Airbus planes will “never be delivered” to Russia again: Rostec
Sergei Chemezov, the head of Russia’s state conglomerate Rostec, has said that he believes Western aircraft manufacturers will…
Reeling from Russian airspace closure, Finnair looks to cut jobs
Hurt by the closure of Russian airspace, Finnair is in talks with staff on cutting up to 200…
Footage shows Su-24s bombing tanks in CAS mission near Kherson
Footage has surfaced online showing a pair of Sukhoi Su-24 strike aircraft bombing targets in a forest east…