Lviv airport could reopen by late spring, general director says
If there is a positive outcome regarding the end of the war, Lviv's international airport could resume flights as early as April or May this year.
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Russia’s airlines face growing crisis as sanctions strangle aircraft maintenance
Between Dec. 1 and Jan. 20, Russian aircraft experienced 11 engine failures—more than double the number from the previous two months, according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
Russia proposes resuming direct flights with US during talks in Turkey, Reuters reports
Russia has suggested resuming direct air travel with the United States during diplomatic talks in Istanbul, Reuters reported, citing the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Black box from Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash sent to Brazil for investigation
The black box from the Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan, believed to have been caused by Russian air defense, is being sent to Brazil for investigation, Kazakh authorities reported on Dec. 29.
Russia must admit guilt over downing Azerbaijani airliner, pay compensation, Azerbaijan's president says
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane was rendered "uncontrollable" by electronic warfare, and its tail section was damaged by fire from the ground while flying over Russia before crashing, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev told the media, the Trend News Agency reported on Dec. 29.
Putin's apology over Azerbaijani plane crash 'apparent' admission of responsibility, Biden says
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Dec. 28 that Russian President Vladimir Putin's apology over a deadly Azerbaijan Airline crash appears to acknowledge Moscow's responsibility for the disaster.
Zelensky extends condolences over deadly South Korean plane crash
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed condolences on Dec. 29 to the families of victims and the people of South Korea following a tragic Jeju Air plane crash that killed at least 176 people, marking the worst disaster involving a South Korean airline in decades.
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani president over plane crash, yet doesn't acknowledge Russia's responsibility
The statement did not address the claims that a Russian air defense missile may have downed the Azerbaijani Airlines plane.
'Weapon' may have brought down Azerbaijan Airlines plane, Azerbaijan's transport minister says
Azerbaijani Transport Minister Rashad Nabiyev said on Dec. 27 that an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan was due to 'external interference,' with authorities investigating "the type of weapon used in the interference."
Loud bang heard before Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed, passengers tell Reuters
The head of Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) on Dec. 27 said the aircraft had been hit by “a Russian Pantsir S1 air defense system on Russian terrain.”
Russia closes all 4 Moscow airports for unspecified 'safety' concerns
"To ensure the safety of civil aircraft flights, temporary restrictions have been introduced on the operation of Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, Zhukovsky and Kaluga airports," Rosaviatsiya said on Dec. 26.
Russian air defense missile caused plane crash over Kazakhstan, Azerbaijani government sources claim
A Russian surface-to-air missile caused the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines flight near Aktau, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijani government sources reportedly confirmed on Dec. 26. The missile was fired from a Pantsir-S air defense system.
Russian air defense missile may have downed Azerbaijani plane, media say
Footage of the plane shows traces of a large surface-to-air missile impact on the tail section of the plane, according to Russian independent media outlet Meduza.
Azerbaijani Airlines plane en route to Russia crashes in western Kazakhstan
According to Kazakhstan's Transport Ministry, the plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines had 37 Azerbaijani passengers, 16 Russians, six Kazakhs, and three Kyrgyz, along with five crew members on board.
Russian An-72 military transport plane damaged in blast near Moscow, Ukraine's intel claims
The Russian Navy plane's main power unit exploded on Dec. 12, the military intelligence agency said without providing details on the cause or circumstances of the explosion.
Russian bombers detected in Alaskan air defense zone
Russian state media later claimed that the presence of Tu-95MS military aircraft near Alaska was part of a planned operation.
Russia has built only 7 out of 108 planned airliners since 2022, BBC reports
Russia's Comprehensive Program for the Development of the Air Transport Industry until 2030 envisioned producing 1,032 passenger aircraft between 2022 and the end of the decade.
Ukrainian airline SkyUp launches flights from Moldova in April 2025
SkyUp chose the Chisinau Airport in Moldova as it is the closest international hub to Ukraine.
Cargo plane crashes in Lithuania, leaving crew member dead
A DHL cargo plane flying from Leipzig in Germany crashed near the Vilnius Airport in Lithuania on the morning of Nov. 25, leaving one crew member dead and two injured, local media reported.
We asked experts to review Russia's Su-57 fighter jet performance at Airshow China 2024
The long and troubled history of Russia's prized Su-57 fighter jet appeared to take another turn for the worse in recent days when what should have been an opportunity for the Kremlin to flex some military muscle turned into global ridicule and embarrassment. The aircraft made an impressive aerobatic display
Ukraine expected to reopen one airport by end of January 2025
President Volodymyr Zelensky insists that Boryspil International Airport be opened first.
Russia suspected of plot to smuggle flammable parcels onto US-bound planes, media reports
Russia may be behind the dispatches of flammable packages via cargo planes in Europe in preparations for similar operations in North America, the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal separately reported on Nov. 4, citing undisclosed Western security officials.
Ukraine presents roadmap for partially opening airspace during war
Deputy Communities and Territories Development Minister Serhii Derkach introduced a step-by-step plan for a partial reopening of Ukraine's airspace at a conference in Warsaw.
Cargo plane shot down in Sudan with suspected Russian crew may have been supplying weapons, Reuters reports
The aircraft was identified as an Il-74 transport plane that was used to supply weapons, ammunition and provisions to the city of Al Fashir in Sudan, where the Sudanese army is trying to repel RSF's attacks, an RSF source told Reuters.
Russian Tu-134 transport aircraft set ablaze over 1,000 km from Ukraine, military intelligence claims
"Such Soviet aircraft are used, in particular, to transport the leadership of the Russian Defense Ministry," Ukraine's military intelligence said.
Russian MiG-31 fighter jets likely left Belarus, monitoring group says
The two MiG-31K jets landed in Belarus on Oct. 9 and 10, a year and a half after their last appearance in Belarus.
Russia may have moved MiG-31 jets to Belarus to evade Ukrainian strikes
Editor's Note: This story was updated on Oct. 13 after the monitoring group Hajun reported that the two MiG-31 jets had likely returned to Russia. Two Russian MiG-31K jets were transferred to Belarus this week, potentially signaling Russia’s efforts to protect its warplanes amid increasing Ukrainian strikes on Russian
Ukrainian drones strike Russian airfield in Voronezh Oblast, SBU source says
According to the source, Russian warehouses containing guided aerial bombs, hangars with Su-35 and Su-34 aircraft, and aviation fuel storage facilities were targeted.
Ukrainian Air Force retracts report of Belarusian aircraft violating airspace
The Ukrainian Air Force retracted an earlier statement that an aerial target violated Ukrainian airspace from Belarus on the afternoon of Sept. 24.
Japan warns off Russian military plane, uses flares for first time
Japan scrambled fighter jets after a Russian Il-38 plane entered Japanese airspace on Sept. 23. Japan used flares after the Russian plane ignored earlier warnings, Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara said.
Russian aircraft detected near Alaska for third time in 1 week
Two Russian IL-38 military aircraft were detected and tracked while operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Sept. 14, marking the third such incident in one week, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) reported on Sept. 15.
Ukraine downs Russian Su-30 aircraft above Black Sea, military intelligence claims
Ukrainian soldiers shot down a Russian Su-30SM aircraft during an operation in the Black Sea, Ukraine's military intelligence said.
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