Russia

Russia’s aviation manufacturers have failed to be on target this year after producing only one aircraft, having cited 15 as their aim for this year’s total.

Ethiopian Airlines on Wednesday denied media reports that it planned to lease commercial aircraft to airlines in Russia.

The closure of Russian airspace to Western carriers, combined with the closing of airspace due to armed conflicts in the Middle East, has made it much harder for Scandinavian airlines to travel to Asia.

Germany’s Lufthansa Group expressed “hope” for Russian airspace to reopen, allowing the aviation group’s airline a more efficient route to northern Asia.

Azerbaijan Airlines announced plans to suspend flights to several cities in Russia following the deadly crash of its Embraer E190.

Russian airline Aeroflot plans to scrap five Boeing 737-800BCF cargo jet for parts to outfit commercial passenger aircraft amid ongoing sanctions.

The unscheduled landing over the weekend marks the second time one of the carrier’s flights diverted to Russia in less than four months.

Two incendiary devices bound for delivery by DHL from Europe to North America were discovered this summer, prompting officials to investigate their origin.

To combat continued sanctions, Russia forcefully re-registered foreign aircraft. The buy out will allow airlines to use the seized aircraft internationally.

Cubana, the Havana-based flag carrier of Cuba – now in its 94th year – has just received another one of its aircraft back from maintenance.