Russian government allocates fund for MC-21 program
In a meeting with deputy prime ministers, Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev confirmed on January 28, 2019, that the…
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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)
Hijacking attempt on Moscow-bound Aeroflot flight
A Moscow-bound passenger plane has been involved in a hijacking attempt, Russian news media report. Aeroflot flight SU1515…
Two Su-34 collide over the Sea of Japan, only one pilot found
Two Sukhoi Su-34 strike aircraft of the Russian Air Force vanished from radar on January 18, 2019, during…
Unsympathetic: US passengers file $3.5M suit against Aeroflot
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot became the source of a complaint coming from US passengers, who intend to claim…
MC-21 service entry threatened by US sanctions
The Russian narrow-body airliner Irkut MC-21, boldly advertised by the manufacturer to have a greater economic efficiency than…