A month of defense: how the invasion of Ukraine has shaped European air forces
As Russian cruise missiles began to strike Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Europe unanimously reacted. One such response was…
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Topics related to aviation in Ukraine, including Ukrainian airlines, airports, regulations, and incidents.
Antonov creates fundraiser to rebuild An-225 Mriya
The Ukrainian plane manufacturer Antonov started a fundraiser to rebuild the An-225 Mriya aircraft which was destroyed during…
Russia reports multiple strikes of hypersonic missiles in Ukraine
Russia reported that it had used the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal, a ballistic missile able to fly at the speed…
Russian missiles strike near Lviv airport, aircraft repair plant destroyed
A Russian missile attack has destroyed an aircraft repair plant in Ukraine’s western city of Lviv. During the early…
EASA warns of intensifying GPS jamming incidents linked to war in Ukraine
European aviation safety authorities have warned of risks from increased incidents of GPS jamming, following Russia’s invasion of…
NATO to supply Ukraine with Soviet-era anti-air systems, including S-300
NATO are already sending an array of Soviet-era anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine. The weapons include SA-8, SA-10, SA-12 and…
Australia and Netherlands launch legal action against Russia over MH17
Australia and the Netherlands have initiated legal proceedings against Russia for its role in downing Malaysia Airlines flight…
Low-cost long-haul Norse Atlantic delays launch as war in Ukraine hits demand
Start-up Norse Atlantic Airways has delayed its planned launch, citing demand uncertainties and rising oil prices caused by…
Korean Air reroutes flights, halts Moscow routes to avoid Russian airspace
Korean Air is avoiding Russian airspace for its European and US flights and temporarily suspending passenger flights to…
Stripped for parts and never to be seen again? Lessors face up to Russian risks
Leasing companies are unlikely to be able to reclaim their aircraft from Russia while the current war in…
Mystery as military drone, suspected to be from Ukraine, crashes in Croatia
A mystery drone, suspected to be from Ukraine, has crashed near the Croatian capital, Zagreb, raising questions about…
Ukraine conflict, rising fuel costs pose a fresh challenge for airlines: IATA
The International Air Transport Association has warned the Ukraine conflict and rising fuel costs will put added pressure…
Air Astana suspends flights to Russia after insurance coverage revoked
Kazakh airline Air Astana announced its suspension of flights to Russia after insurance coverage of commercial flights from…
Poland says NATO must act together to send MiG-29s to Ukraine
Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Pawel Jablonski said that his country does not want to bear the full…
Russian airstrike destroys Vinnytsia Airport in Ukraine: President Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 6, 2022 that eight Russian missiles have “completely destroyed“ Havryshivka Vinnytsia International…
Farewell to the Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world’s largest aircraft
The Antonov An-225 Mriya – the heaviest, arguably the largest and certainly one of the most iconic aircraft…
UK bans Russian aviation, space companies from insurance market
The British government will ban Russia from the UK aviation and space insurance market. In response to Russia’s…
IATA ‘does not support’ bans on aircraft parts shipments to Russian airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed its opposition to the sanctions placed on aircraft parts shipments…