The largest helicopter ever built: Mil V-12
The largest helicopter ever built was Soviet Union’s Mil V-12, which was able to carry 196 passengers. The…
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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)
First serial Ilyushin Il-112V aircraft to be delivered in 2023
The Russian Aerospace Forces will receive the two prototypes of the Ilyushin Il-112V cargo plane in 2021, while…
Nagorno-Karabakh: downed helicopters and Turkish drones?
After almost thirty years of latent conflict, the landlocked region of Nagorno-Karabakh has recently been the theater of…
The rabbit hole of aviation world record claims
Everybody likes when aviation records get broken. Those events are tremendous technical achievements and a rare case of…
Open Skies treaty: why Russian “spy planes” fly above France
Usually, reconnaissance aircraft (colloquially referred to as “spy planes”) approaching foreign airspace provoke a strong reaction, often in…
Russian Su-30 fighter jet reportedly shot down by friendly fire
During an exercise on September 22, 2020, a Russian Su-30 fighter jet was shot down by another aircraft.…
Closer look at Grom, the Russian loyal wingman
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become a prominent part of large military expos in recent years. Russian Army-2020,…
Russia rushes updated combat drone into service
Russian Ministry of Defence and manufacturing company Kronshtadt have signed a deal to start delivery of Russia’s first…
Russia claims it intercepted long-retired Italian airplane
According to the Russian Defence Ministry, an Italian Breguet BR-1150 Atlantic approached its state border on August 14,…
MiG-31 fighter jet lands after losing a wheel [VIDEO]
Sparkles fly as Russian Mig-31 Foxhound fighter jet lands without one of its back wheels which fell off…
Russian MiG-31 fighters intercept US Global Hawk over Chukchi Sea
Three MiG-31 fighters intercepted an RQ-4B Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle of the United States Air Force in…
Russia reportedly decides on new military freighter design
The Defence ministry of the Russian Federation has reportedly approved the specifications of the new military cargo plane…
MC-21-300 successfully achieves water operation tests
Irkut Corporation ran an evaluation of the MC-21-300 prototype behavior over water. The aircraft proved safe to operate…
Sukhoi to begin delivery of S-70 attack drone in 2024
The first Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik (“Hunter”) attack drone should be delivered to the Russian military in 2024 after…
Fuel truck rams into Aeroflot Airbus A320 at Moscow airport
A fuel truck collided with an Aeroflot Airbus A320 parked on the apron of Moscow-Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO), Russia.…
Dutch government brings Russia to court over MH17 downing
The Dutch government announced that it would bring Russia before the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) “for…
Russian MiG-31BM heavy interceptors to monitor Pacific Ocean
A squadron of modernized Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-31BM supersonic interceptors is being deployed on the Kamchatka Peninsula, at the…
Ireland considers first fighter jet acquisition in 45 years
Currently, Ireland relies solely on the British Royal Air Force to defend the sovereignty of its airspace. This…