Aeroflot flight descends to avoid US spy plane, Russia to issue protest
An Aeroflot Airbus A330-300, on a flight 501 between Tel Aviv and Moscow, had to alter its altitude…
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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)
Russia’s Sukhoi and MiG to be merged into one company under UAC
Two of Russia’s most famous aircraft manufacturers, Sukhoi and MiG, are going to be merged into one company under the…
Russia’s newest Tu-160 strategic bomber ready for rollout
A new Tupolev Tu-160M supersonic strategic bomber has been built and is now ready for testing.The news was announced by Russian state…
Russia begins building airframe for CR929 prototype
AeroComposit, a subsidiary of Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), has commenced work on the airframe for the CR929,…
Russia presents Checkmate at Dubai, takes shots at F-35 and Bayraktar
Russian state conglomerate Rostec has showcased its latest project, the Sukhoi Checkmate fighter jet, at the Dubai Airshow…
Russian pilot who shot down partner to face military trial
The case of major Vasily Savelyev, a Russian Sukhoi Su-35 pilot who fired live rounds and shot down…
Russia to display Sukhoi Checkmate fighter jet at Dubai Airshow
Sukhoi Checkmate, the latest Russian fifth-generation single-engine fighter jet project, will be presented at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. The…
Belarusian cargo plane crashes in Siberia, killing 7
An Antonov An-12 turboprop cargo plane, belonging to Belarusian firm Aircompany Grodno, crashed in the Siberian Federal District,…
Russia unveils Sukhoi Checkmate, new light fighter jet
Russia has unveiled the Sukhoi Checkmate, a new fifth-generation fighter jet intended to supplement the Su-57 and conquer…
F-35 vs Checkmate: fight over Gulf’s billions
Several mysteries surround the Sukhoi Checkmate, an upcoming Russian fifth-generation fighter jet, which is often erroneously referred to…
Aeroflot posts Q3 net profit thanks to domestic demand
Aeroflot reported a net profit in the third quarter of 2021 thanks to a booming domestic market and…
Russia gives green light for US airlines to overfly its airspace
The government of Russia accepted the request made by Airlines for America (AAA) over securing a right for…
Russia cancels Rysachok light turboprop
The Rysachok, a light regional airplane that was developed to serve regional routes in Russia, has been cancelled…
Boeing forecasts need for 1,540 new jets in Russia, Ukraine and CIS by 2040
Boeing has forecasted that airlines operating in Russia and Ukraine as well as a number of other Commonwealth…
Russian drone maker Kronshtadt to build a prototype of supersonic bizjet
Kronshtadt, the company responsible for manufacturing Russia’s first combat drones, has been commissioned to produce an unmanned technology…
16 people killed, 7 injured in Let L-140 crash in Russia
16 people died and seven were injured in a plane crash near Menzelinsk in Tatarstan, Russia. The accident…
Russia launches first-ever film crew to the International Space Station
On October 5, 2021, Russia sent an actress and a director to International Space Station in order to…
No survivors in An-26 crash in far east Russia
The crew of an Antonov An-26 that went missing near the city of Khabarovsk in the far east…