Ukraine war

War in Ukraine

By Tony Osborne
“We know, and Russian commanders on the ground know, that their supplies and munitions are running out," the director says.
Missile Defense & Weapons

Aviation Week Network Staff
After sanctions, Moscow expects that 270 MC-21-310 will be assembled by 2030.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network Staff
The country was unable to win a majority from 170 voting nations at the 41st ICAO Assembly, which meets in Montreal every three years and runs through Oct. 7
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
The action comes despite recent market turmoil that plunged the pound to near parity with the U.S. dollar.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Brian Everstine
For aid to Ukraine, the industry has struggled to ramp up production despite Pentagon funding.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Iranian loitering munitions and drones may be filling in for Russian combat aircraft and guided missiles in Moscow’s war against Ukraine.
Missile Defense & Weapons

Aviation Week Network Staff
Russia’s air transport industry has called for the government to protect its manpower from the partial mobilization announced by President Vladimir Putin on Sept. 21.
Airlines & Lessors

By Brian Everstine
U.S. officials outlined 11 capabilities that will be delivered to Kyiv over the next six to 24 months.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Aviation Week Network Staff
Russian airlines are preparing to restore access to the digital datalink Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS).
Interiors & Connectivity

By Tony Osborne
European countries are beefing up security around their oil and gas facilities after the European Union and the Danish and Swedish governments declared the damage caused to both Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea as sabotage.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By David Casey
Destinations in Russia and Saudi Arabia are set to be new points for Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Air Arabia Egypt respectively.
Airports & Networks

By Brian Everstine
Two new-build Kongsberg and Raytheon National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) will arrive in Ukraine within the next two months.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Kyiv’s government has decided to strip the Iranian ambassador of his accreditation after Iranian loitering munitions purchased by Russia began striking targets in Ukraine.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
A bipartisan group of senators want the Pentagon to have more authority in managing industry production lines for critical munitions, with the aid to Ukraine highlighting potential shortages in the industrial base.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Brian Everstine
Military acquisition leaders from more than 40 nations are scheduled to meet Sept. 28 to determine how to provide Ukraine with long-term support.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Personnel at the Russian defense conglomerate are working overtime to meet demand.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Finnair expects to complete upgrades on most of its long-haul cabins by the second half of 2023, as it changes strategy and adapts to the closure of Russian airspace’s effect on its previously Asia-focused long-haul network.
Airlines & Lessors

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. and NATO are looking at a new approach to fighter deployments in Eastern Europe.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff
Russian Helicopters has delivered the first Ansat light-twin rotorcraft to Zimbabwe.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Brian Everstine
The integration enabled the Ukrainian Air Force to take offline Russian air defenses in a surprisingly short timeline.
Missile Defense & Weapons

Aviation Week Network Staff
ICAO has flagged Russia with a significant safety concern with respect to the country’s ability to properly oversee commercial aircraft under its jurisdiction.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aviation Week Network Staff
Russia and China had envisaged first flight for the widebody in 2023 and deliveries to start between 2025 and 2027.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Ukraine’s air force has transitioned to using road runways to disperse and protect its fast jet operations in the country’s war with Russia.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
After years of dither and delay, Poland has selected the Apache attack helicopter, but strategies for other acquisitions remain clouded.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
The assistance raises the Biden administration’s overall financial commitment to Ukraine’s defense to about $15.2 billion.
Budget, Policy & Operations