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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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Nearly ten years ago a Malaysian Airlines aircraft was shot down while flying over Ukraine.

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The Top 5 Fighter Jets Used By The Russian Air Force

Some of these fighters have already been shot down in Ukraine.

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BOC Aviation's two Boeing 747-8F aircraft returned to China after being detained in Moscow for over two years.

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How The Turboprop Powered Tupolev Tu-95 Bomber Has Achieved Such Longevity

Russia uses the Tu-95 as a maritime patrol aircraft and a standoff aircraft to deploy cruise missiles.

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EU Bans Turkish Carrier Southwind Airlines Flights For Russian Ties

The airline has already changed some of the flight paths it operated over EU air space.

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Russia Is Allegedly Responsible For A Recent 63-Hour-Long Attack On GPS Signals, Here's What We Know

The attacks have affected nearly 1,600 aircraft flying in the vicinity.

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Russian Su-27 Hit By Friendly Fire Plunges Into The Black Sea In Flames

Russians shoot down another of their Flankers - thereby opening up a discussion about fratricide risk in war.

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Top 5: The World's Largest Military Helicopters

An overview of some of the most impressive helicopters still being produced today.

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Hainan Airlines Begins Daily Flights On Beijing-Moscow Route Following Attack

Multiple major Chinese airlines are offering free refunds for passengers who have purchased tickets to Moscow within one month after the attack.

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BOC Aviation Completes Repossession Of Russian AirBridgeCargo Boeing 747s

BOC Aviation has other passenger aircraft still stuck in Russia.

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5 Fast Facts About China's Long-Serving Xi'an H-6 Bomber

The H-6 is still in service with the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).

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How Many Fighter Jets Does Russia Have?

Russia's air force ranks among the world's largest.

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Curious: Why Two MiG-29 Fulcrums Are Stored At Quincy Regional Airport In Illinois

The pair of Soviet fighters have been there for over a decade.

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MC-21 Delay: Russia's Homegrown Boeing 737 MAX Competitor Now Expected In 2025/2026

The MC-21 has suffered another delay, with Rostec's CEO not specifying which tests the aircraft still has to pass before its certification.

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The Story Of S7 Airlines' Short-Lived Boeing 787 Order

How did the Russian carrier come to almost operate the Dreamliner?

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A Ukrainian Air Force Sukhoi Su-25 flying in the sky.
Frogfoot: A Brief Guide To The Sukhoi Su-25 Close Air Support Jet

A brief guide to the Su-25 Frogfoot close air support jet.

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Which Air Forces Operate The MiG-25 Foxbat?

It is possible that up to four examples are still in use in Syria and Libya.

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Russia’s RedWings Is Now Flying The Tupolev Tu-214 Internationally

The airline has said it will operate more international flights in the coming days.

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5 Major Foreign Airlines That Are Still Flying To Russia In 2024

More than 60 airlines worldwide offer scheduled services to and from Russia.

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