Drones, delays and 6th gen jets: Russia’s UAC publishes strategy update
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has a new strategy that offers snippets of information on Russia’s plans for…
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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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On July 16, 2021, an Antonov An-28 airplane crash-landed near Tomsk, western Siberia, Russia.The aircraft, registration number RA-28728,…
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Nauka was launched on July 21, 2021, and intended to dock with the International Space Station on July…
Russia successfully test-fired Zircon hypersonic missile
The Russian Defense Ministry announced on July 19, 2021, it had successfully test-fired a 3M22 Zircon (also spelled…
New Russian single-engine fighter jet: all we know so far
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Missing Antonov An-28 found in Siberia
An Antonov An-28 airplane disappeared from radar on a flight between Kedrovo and Tomsk, western Siberia, Russia. The…
Irkut MC-21 finally fitted with “made in Russia” composite wings
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Fourth MC-21 prototype resumes flight testing after receiving livery
After being painted by the company Spektr-Avia in Ulyanovsk, the fourth MC-21 test aircraft arrived at Zhukovsky International…
SriLankan Airlines to resume previously underperforming flights to Moscow
SriLankan Airlines seeks to resume air connection between Sri Lanka and Russia by resuming operations from Colombo Bandaranaike…
Rescuers find Antonov An-26 wreckage, confirm no survivor
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Dutch government claims Russian fighter jets harassed frigate
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Russia deploys hypersonic-missile-capable MiG-31s to Syria
Russian MiG-31K fighter jets that can be equipped with Kinzhal hypersonic missiles have arrived at Khmeimim airbase.According to…
Putin formalizes Russia’s withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty
The President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin signed the bill formalizing Russia’s withdrawal from the Open Skies…
Russia-Germany routes briefly suspended amid diplomatic row
In recent weeks, many European airline flights to Russia have been canceled. Willingly following the recommendations of the…
Air France flights unauthorized to enter Russia once again
After several flights already had to be canceled the previous week between Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and…