Ukraine

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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 […]

The economic sanctions imposed last week on Russia by the U.S. and its allies can put some members of the business aviation community in a tough spot.  In its statement announcing the sanctions, the White House said they include “sweeping financial sanctions and stringent export controls that will have a profound impact on Russia’s economy, […]

As of Monday morning, at least 28 countries had shut down airspace for Russian owned and operated aircraft.

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.

Eastern European and Baltic countries’ bans are squeezing airspace available to Russian providers.

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.

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.

Current airspace restrictions could grow into long-term economic difficulties.