Sanctions work: Half of Russia’s A320/A321neo fleet grounded due to engine issues
Advanced engines cannot be serviced domestically or imported, creating a looming crisis in Russian aviation as airlines struggle to sustain operational capacity.
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Russia dropped over 800 aerial bombs on Ukraine in one week, says Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian leader emphasized the urgent need for unrestricted support from international partners to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Russia to begin domestic production of ersatz spare parts for Boeing and Airbus aircraft
Russia's plan to produce aircraft spare parts domestically could have significant implications for global aviation safety, experts warn.
Trap Aggressor: Turkey, Thailand, China help Russia import western components for gliding bombs
Trap Aggressor uncovers foreign components in Russia's bombs, enhancing their range and precision.
Ukrainian Intel: Russia has 300 fighter jets ready against Ukraine
The West plans to provide Ukraine with 60 F-16 fighter jets. Before the full-scale war, Kyiv had about 100 Soviet combat planes.
Russia seeks to expand aviation partnership with seven countries to bypass sanctions
Major Russian airlines are seeking cooperation with Indonesia, Ethiopia, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia, and Pakistan to enhance their aircraft repair capabilities, bypassing Western sanctions.
Russian civil aviation nearing collapse due to sanctions, Ukraine intelligence says
Newly obtained documents by Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence reveal that over 35% of Russia's civilian aircraft have been scavenged for parts due to shortages caused by Western sanctions.
Russians are using guided bombs en masse after running out of strategic cruise missiles
Having used almost all stock of strategic cruise missiles against the Ukrainian power grid, Russians started using older…
Germany’s Wintershall Dea supplied fuel to Russian bombers – Spiegel & ZDF
A joint venture of the German group Wintershall Dea is supplying Russia’s most important manufacturer of aviation fuel,…