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Russian aviation is currently facing severe sanctions as a result of its attempted invasion of Ukraine. This means that visibility of the country's aviation industry is currently heavily reduced.
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How Russia Defied Sanctions To Maintain Its Long-Haul Commercial Fleet
In the wake of 2022 sanctions, Russia defied predictions of a grounded fleet by building a parallel, self-sustaining ecosystem to stay flying.
Moscow Airport Shake-up: Sheremetyevo Buys Domodedovo At Auction For Approx $880M
When it comes to airports that serve Russia’s capital city, the two big ones are Moscow’s Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo. The latter, Russia’s fourth-busiest airport, went up for sale after its two owners were deemed to be ineligible to manage the airport as they were deemed foreign residents.
Watch: Rossiya Boeing 747 Veers Off The Runway After Engine Flame Surge
The latest in a series of mechanical mishaps with Russian-operated airliners.
Unable To Get New Planes Russia Is Reactivating Boeing 747s
Mothballed giants are coming back online.
Russian Drone Incursions Lead To Moldova Airspace Shutdown
Russia has continued to violate Moldovan airspace.
Rare Russian "Black Pearl" Tu-134 Intercepted by Italian Eurofighters Over Baltic
The occurrence took place during last week’s Baltic Air Policing mission.
Russia’s Aeroflot To Strip 6 Boeing 737s & 2 Boeing 747s For Spare Parts
Russia's flag carrier, Aeroflot, is rumored to be dismantling multiple Boeing aircraft for parts to keep the rest of its passenger fleet flying. It’s not too surprising given western sanctions. As reported by AeroTime, the Russian carrier will dismantle eight Boeing aircraft, which are expected to be transferred from Volga-Dnepr, under a contract valued at around ten billion Russian Rubles ($130 million).
Russia Orders Mass Airline Inspections Amid Safety Crisis
51 regional airlines will be audited on their maintenance, flight safety, crew training, and more, during the next 12 months.
Trump Administration Proposes Banning US-Bound Chinese Carriers Flying Over Russia
US carriers have criticized the decision to let Chinese airlines operate flights to the United States using Russian airspace.
Russia Admits It Downed Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190 Last Christmas
The incident occurred in Kazakhstan.
Russia’s Aeroflot To Strip 6 Boeing 737s & 2 Boeing 747s For Spare Parts
Sanctions force drastic measures on Russian carrier.
Chinese Airlines Flying From Amsterdam Are Paying $22 Million A Year To Russia In ATC Fees
While Russia has lost out on fees from Western airlines due to sanctions, cash continues to pour in from Chinese carriers.
Russia Loses Vote To Reclaim ICAO Governing Council Seat
The US and EU strongly oppose Russia's re-inclusion on ICAO's council.
Rossiya Sukhoi Superjet & Hainan Airbus A330 Involved In Moscow Sheremetyevo Ground Collision
The incident occurred yesterday evening.
Russia Urges ICAO To Ease Aviation Sanctions
A desperate plea for relief as sanctions threaten flight safety.
NATO Intercepts Russian Jets That Violated Estonian Airspace in 'Brazen' Intrusion
This is the fourth violation of Estonian airspace by Russia this year.
Aeroflot To Order 90 Russian Yakolev MC-21 Aircraft By The End Of The Year
The news comes as the country’s flag carrier seeks to drive growth amid a heavily sanctioned environment.
Russia Patents Long-Range Widebody Jet Similar To Boeing 787-9
Some intriguing news coming out of Russia, as the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) announced that it had patented a design for a long-range widebody commercial airliner. State media channel Tass says that the closest equivalent aircraft is the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Even more intriguing is that it is supposed to have even lower operating costs!
NORAD Deploys Fighter Jets To Monitor Russian Spy Plane In Alaska Airspace For 4th Time This Week
US officials have spotted Russian military aircraft in the Alaskan ADIZ on multiple occasions this year.
Fuselage Flaws Ground 14 Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 Airliners
The Russian regional airliner has a checkered safety record.