Israel confirms Russia fired missiles at Israeli F-16 fighters
Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz publicly confirmed that Russian forces had targeted F-16 fighters of the Israeli Air…
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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)
New Roscosmos head says Russia to exit International Space Station after 2024
The new head of Russia’s space agency said Russia will withdraw from the International Space Station (ISS) “after…
Spy game: Bellingcat reveals details of Ukrainian plot to recruit Russian pilots
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) claims that it managed to thwart a Ukrainian military plot to bribe Russian…
Russia to resurrect an additional 11 airliners from its aircraft boneyards
Russia’s United Aircraft Company will restore an additional 11 decommissioned aircraft to an airworthy condition before delivering the…
China doubts Russia’s role in CR929 project, considers working with West: Report
Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMAC is unhappy with Russia’s role in the CR929 project and is considering rejecting Russia’s…
EU drops sanctions on Airbus titanium supplier in Russia: report
The European Union has reportedly scrapped plans to include Russia’s largest titanium company, VSMPO-AVISMA, in its 7th sanctions…
Russia ungrounds Boeing 737 MAX, but only “friendly” operators allowed in
The Boeing 737 MAX is allowed to fly again in Russia, over two years after it was grounded.…
Former Deputy Prime Minister becomes head of Roscosmos
Russia’s president Vladimir Putin signed a decree appointing former deputy prime minister Yury Borisov as the new director…
Rosaviatsiya chief hospitalized, sustains injuries in alleged bike incident
Alexander Neradko, the head of the Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia (Rosaviatsiya), has allegedly been hospitalized and…
Russia to receive ‘several hundred’ drones from Iran: White House official
Russia is in the process of acquiring a range of reconnaissance and combat drones from Iran, United States…
Russia continues design work on proposed successor to Antonov An-124
The Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute of Russia (TsAGI) announced that it is continuing to work on the design of…
Russia considers withdrawing from CR929 project: Russian Deputy Prime Minister
Russia is scaling back its involvement in the design of the Craic CR929 wide-body airliner in cooperation with…
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…
Russia asks Bermuda to de-register Russian aircraft following safety concerns
Russian airlines have asked the Bermuda aviation authorities to deregister aircraft that have since been re-registered in Russia, the Ministry…
Russia to invest $14.5B to boost home-grown jet production
Russia will allocate 770 billion rubles (US$14.5 billion) to develop the country’s air transport industry by the end…
This is how companies smuggle aircraft parts into Iran. Is Russia next?
In March 2022, at a meeting of the Russian Federation Council Committee on Economic Policy, the country’s minister…
Video shows dramatic moment Ukrainian drone strikes Russian oil refinery
Dramatic footage showing the moment a Russian oil refinery was struck by drones from Ukraine has surfaced online,…
Aeroflot to switch to Tu-214 as its ‘base jet’ – Russian Minister of Transport
The Tupolev Tu-214 will become the main type of aircraft operated by the Russian flag carrier Aeroflot. This news…