Russia set to lose nearly 30% of its aircraft by 2030 as sanctions strangle aviation sector
Russian carriers currently cannibalize grounded aircraft for spare parts to keep aging Soviet-era planes flying up to 60 years beyond design life.
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Trump’s push to warm relations with Belarus may save Russia’s dying aviation fleet
The lifting of sanctions could let Minsk feed components straight into Moscow’s grounded aircraft.
YLE: Dubai quietly powers Putin’s planes—with help from U.S. and European parts
Dubai-based firms smuggle Boeing and Airbus components worth €1 billion to keep Russia's stolen aircraft fleet operational.
FT: Russia just hit Boeing’s office in Kyiv—after 300+ US companies in Ukraine lost staff or had offices destroyed
Boeing’s Kyiv office was hit in a Russian air assault on 9 June, adding to the toll on US firms—nearly half have seen damage, and a third have lost staff.
Reuters: Ukraine to receive jamming-resistant GLSDB bombs as ATACMS run out
Introduced on the battlefield in early 2024, these ground-launched bombs were soon withdrawn due to inaccuracy, caused by Russia's signal jamming.
Boeing and Antonov sign agreement to bolster Ukraine’s drone capabilities
A newly inked agreement between Boeing and Antonov covers potential joint efforts in training, logistics, and maintenance for drones, including systems like the ScanEagle, transferred to Ukraine.
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.
Ukraine to receive Ground-launched Small Diameter Bomb missiles this winter
Boeing and Saab are poised to supply Ukraine with GLSDB missiles and launcher starting this winter, according to a Boeing official. The missile boasts a 150 km range and carries a formidable 93 kg warhead.