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Russia
The two-engined French-built business jet, owned by a company called Athletic Group and a private individual, was on a hospital flight from India to Uzbekistan and Russia.
Jan. 21
Ukraine
In an avoidable tragedy, the top three leaders of a single government ministry undertook a helicopter flight in marginal weather conditions with aircrew and supervisors violating flight safety rules.
Jan. 18
Putin
As Russia’s prime minister echoed Putin’s plans to replace foreign commercial aircraft with domestic models, its airlines staggered from one safety and financial crisis to another.
Jan. 16
Aviation
On Sunday evening, Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down a Russian AWACS-like surveillance, and command and control platform, as well as another flying command post already in short supply.
Jan. 15
Russia
Sanctions have deprived Russia’s airline industry of the parts it needs to keep its Boeing, Airbus and other western planes airworthy and things are getting desperate.
Jan. 12
Russia
Kyiv Post sources in the special services report that a Su-34 fighter-bomber burned down at the Shagol airfield in Chelyabinsk last night, with hints of HUR involvement.
Jan. 4
Ukraine
Ukrainian defense industry official accuses Moscow of interfering with negotiated sale, threatening to halt joint projects. Informed speculation suggests deal was for Peruvian MiG-29s.
Dec. 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
Without disclosing details, the Air Force commander claimed kills on three Su-34s in response to Russia’s overnight “Shahed” attack. The downed jets are platforms for Kh-59 missiles and guided bombs.
Dec. 22, 2023
Russia
The majority of planes operated by Russian airlines are made by either Airbus or Boeing, Western companies that have stopped doing business with Russia.
Dec. 8, 2023
SBU
Ukraine’s intelligence service, the SBU, says it caught two suspects intending to sell aircraft parts for the MiG-29 to Russia, with a total value exceeding Hr.10 million ($273,000).
Dec. 4, 2023
Russia
The latest incident comes just a few days after a Ukrainian hack of Kremlin records revealed Russia’s stricken airline industry is “on the verge of collapse."
Dec. 2, 2023
War in Ukraine
Andriy Yermak was addressing international diplomats at a gathering in Boryspil International Airport on Friday.
Dec. 2, 2023
War in Ukraine
Despite being one of the most capable 4++ generation fighter jets in Russian service, the Su-35 has yet to make a difference on Ukraine’s battlefield.
Nov. 30, 2023
Ukraine
Reports carried by a number of international media sites on Wednesday showed Russia had until recently received aircraft spares originating from Ukrainian enterprises.
Nov. 30, 2023
Drones
Russian state media said new drone armaments that could be deployed by its Su-57 stealth fighters have been developed, but serious doubts remain considering the current circumstances.
Nov. 29, 2023
EU
The links between many companies in former Soviet countries are deeply rooted, none more so than in the aviation sectors where Ukrainian expertise has long been prized.
Nov. 28, 2023
Ukrainian drones targeted the Krymsk military airfield in Krasnodar Krai, home to Russia’s 3rd Fighter Aviation Regiment and its Su-27 and Su-30 “Flankers.”
Nov. 15