Russian-made airliners to be rebranded as ‘Yakovlev’
Russian-made commercial aircraft, such as the Superjet SJ-100 regional jet and MC-21 single-aisle mid-sized airliner may soon be…
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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 may be developing space-based nuclear weapon, warns US official
US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy John F. Plumb has stoked fears that Russia may be…
Boeing 737 landing gear destined for Russia seized after illegal trade exposed
The landing gear for a Boeing 737-800 has been seized by the United States (US) Department of Justice…
Poland ready to host NATO nuclear weapons amid tensions with Russia: president
Polish President Andrzej Duda asserted Warsaw’s readiness to accept the deployment of nuclear weapons on its territory if…
Tupolev Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashes in southern Russia
A Tupolev Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed early on April 19, 2024, in southern Russia’s Stavropol region after completing…
Explosions and fire reported at Russian military airfield in occupied Crimea
Russian-affiliated Telegram channels have reported explosions followed by a large-scale fire in the town of Dzhankoy in occupied…
Russian air strikes destroy Trypilska Thermal Power Plant near Kyiv
Russian air strikes have targeted and destroyed the Trypilska Thermal Power Plant, located near Kyiv, Ukraine. This…
Ural Airlines admits no plans to return stranded Airbus A320 back to service
Ural Airlines has admitted that it has no plans to return an Airbus A320 that became stranded in…
Russian pair in US conspired to smuggle aircraft parts to airlines in Russia
Two Russian nationals based in the United States (US) have pleaded guilty after they were caught acquiring and…
Ukrainian forces strike drone factory 1,200km into Russian territory
Ukrainian forces have carried out successful drone strikes, hitting targets deep within Russian territory. A strike was carried…
Russian Su-35 shot down over Sevastopol in potential friendly fire: video
A Russian Su-35 fighter is believed to have been shot down over Sevastopol, plunging into the sea near…
Emirates A380 underbelly sheared open by vehicle after driver suffered ‘stroke’
An Emirates Airbus A380-861 was severely damaged after a vehicle at Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) in Russian lost…
Ukrainian pilots move closer to flying F-16 fighter jets as RAF training ends
Ten future Ukranian F-16 fighter jet pilots have completed the first stages of their training with the British…
British Minister of Defense aircraft encounters GPS jamming near Kaliningrad
A Royal Air Force Falcon 900LX aircraft carrying British Minister of Defense Grant Shapps on an official trip…
Russian military Il-76 engine falls to the ground before crash, 15 dead: video
The Russian Ministry of Defense has confirmed that 15 people have died in the Ivanovo region in Russia…
UN excludes Russia from participating in new bids to provide air services
The United Nations (UN) Secretariat has excluded Russian companies from participating in new bids to provide air services…
Serial production of the Russian MC-21 airliner further delayed to 2025-26
Russia’s new mid-sized airliner, the MC-21, is not expected to go into serial production until 2025 or 2026,…
Ukraine claims to have shot down second Russian A-50 radar aircraft
The Ukrainian Air Force claims to have shot down a Russian Beriev A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft on…