Russian Airlines, Aircraft Now Banned In U.S. Airspace
The U.S. is joining Canada and the European Union in banning Russian owned, registered, and operated passenger and cargo aircraft in its domestic airspace.
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How Russia’s Air Force Inventory Compares
Despite having one of the largest aircraft inventories in the world, Russian air force fixed-wing combat aircraft have been noticeably absent from the Ukrainian battlefield, prompting some observers to question the invading force’s fleet readiness. Five days into its launch of the bloody invasion of Ukraine and Russia troops had yet to take control, according […]
European Union, Canada Close Airspace To Russia
As of Monday morning, at least 28 countries had shut down airspace for Russian owned and operated aircraft.
Ukrainian Officials Reveal Fate Of World’s Largest Cargo Aircraft, ‘Mriya’
Following Russia’s initial invasion, reports circulated that the Antonov An-225 Mriya—the only remaining operational copy of the world’s largest cargo airplane—was destroyed amid fighting.
Invasion Reveals Gaps In Ukraine’s Air Defense Strategy
Despite a plan seeking to modernize its combat air fleet, Ukraine has been forced to meet Russia’s invasion with Cold War hand-me-downs.
U.S. Forces Mobilize as Russian Air, Ground Assault on Ukraine Rages On
The U.S. Air Force deployed six F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to the Baltic Sea and Black Sea region Thursday in support of NATO’s enhanced air policing mission.
FAA Bans U.S. Flights Over Ukraine, Belarus, Western Russia
U.S. airlines and pilots are banned from flying in areas of Eastern Europe, the FAA announced Thursday following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “The FAA issued Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) expanding the area in Eastern Europe and Russia where U.S. airlines and U.S. pilots cannot operate,” the FAA said in a statement. “The expanded NOTAMs […]
Two Utah National Guard Black Hawks Involved In Training Accident
An investigation is underway after two Utah Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters were damaged, with one losing a main rotor blade, as both aircraft attempted to land on a snowy landing zone near Snowbird on Tuesday. No serious injuries were reported during the incident, military officials said. The incident occurred around 9:25 a.m. […]
FAA To Field Test Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management Capabilities
Administration says that lessons learned during the UTM field tests will be used to support the development of new policies.
U.S. Navy Announces Key Milestone For V-22 Variant
The CMV-22B Osprey is operationally ready after the service completed its first deployment with the aircraft last week, the Navy said.
