Six killed in Russian Tu-95 bomber crash in Amur region
Six crew members were killed when a Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber crashed in the Amur region on Tuesday, 29 September, according to Russia’s Defence...
Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashes during training flight in Irkutsk region; crew ejects safely
A Tupolev Tu-22M3 has crashed during a training flight in Russia’s Irkutsk region in Siberia, according to reports citing the Russian Defence Ministry.
The aircraft...
NATO jets intercept Russian bombers over Baltic Sea in show of force
NATO fighter jets intercepted Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea on Monday, underscoring ongoing tensions along the alliance’s eastern flank.
The operation was launched...
Swedish and Russian accounts diverge over Baltic Sea air incident
Swedish Perspective: On Tuesday, Swedish Jas 39 Gripen jets intercepted and visually identified two Russian Tu-22 Backfire bombers escorted by two Su-27 Flanker...
Tupolev Tu-214 annual production to be increased to 20 aircraft a year by 2026
Russia's United Aircraft Corporation may increase the annual production of its Tu-214 planes to 20 such aircraft by 2026, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis...
Sukhoi Superjet 100 and Beriev Be-200 lose European approval, MC-21 does not get one
The European aviation authority EASA suspends the certification of Russian models and no longer wants to accept new applications for the time being, writes...
Aviastar Tupolev Tu-204-100C freighter burns completely down at Hangzhou Airport, China
On 7 January, an Aviastar Tupolev Tu-204-100C freighter (registered RA-64032) was being pushed back at Hangzhou Airport, China for flight 4B 6534 destination Novosibirsk,...
Crash of Russian Air Force Tupolev TU-22M3 supersonic bomber caught on video
On 22 January 2019, a Russian Air Force Tupolev Tu-22M supersonic bomber crashed during landing at its home base in Olenegorsk, Russia.The supersonic bomber...