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Onboard video shows Ukrainian Su-25 shot down, underscoring high attrition rates

An onboard camera recorded a Ukrainian Sukhoi Su-25 being shot down, illustrating the aircraft's vulnerability on the Ukrainian battlefield. Highly dangerous close air support missions and the jet's limited performance have produced disproportionate losses of the type over Ukraine's front lines.

2026-01-28T12:45:49.910120-08:00

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France to supply Ukraine additional Mirage 2000-5 fighters and interceptor missiles

2026-01-28T12:04:13.059180-08:00

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Onboard video captures Ukrainian Su-25 shootdown, highlights heavy attrition and vulnerability

2026-01-28T09:31:58.764874-08:00

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US authorises Belavia to operate Boeing 737 services to Russia from Q4 2025

2026-01-28T02:33:12.304849-08:00

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Onboard video shows Ukrainian Su-25 shot down, underscoring high attrition rates An onboard camera recorded a Ukrainian Sukhoi Su-25 being shot down, illustrating the aircraft's vulnerability on the Ukrainian battlefield. Highly dangerous close air support missions and the jet's limited performance have produced disproportionate losses of the type over Ukraine's front lines.

2026-01-28T12:45:49.910120-08:00

Onboard video shows Ukrainian Su-25 shot down, underscoring high attrition rates

Airways Magazine

Air Europa extends Madrid–Caracas suspension through 14 Feb 2026 Air Europa has extended its suspension of scheduled Madrid–Caracas services through 14 February 2026. The carrier will remain absent from Caracas into mid‑February, continuing disruptions to connectivity and passenger itineraries while airlines and regulators reassess operations to the Venezuelan capital.

2026-01-28T12:21:29.427601-08:00

Air Europa extends Madrid–Caracas suspension through 14 Feb 2026

Air Data News

France to supply Ukraine additional Mirage 2000-5 fighters and interceptor missiles Ukraine expects further military support from France, including additional Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets and interceptor missiles for its air-defence systems. Kyiv says the supplies aim to bolster air-defence capability and expand available interceptor assets amid an ongoing effort to strengthen national air defences.

2026-01-28T12:04:13.059180-08:00

France to supply Ukraine additional Mirage 2000-5 fighters and interceptor missiles

The War Zone

Onboard video captures Ukrainian Su-25 shootdown, highlights heavy attrition and vulnerability Onboard video of a Ukrainian Su-25 being shot down vividly illustrates the aircraft’s vulnerability in current combat. The footage underscores that high‑risk close air support missions combined with the type’s limited performance have produced disproportionate losses for the Su‑25 in Ukraine.

2026-01-28T09:31:58.764874-08:00

Onboard video captures Ukrainian Su-25 shootdown, highlights heavy attrition and vulnerability

ch-aviation

US authorises Belavia to operate Boeing 737 services to Russia from Q4 2025 The U.S. has authorised Belarusian carrier Belavia to operate Boeing 737 flights to Russia beginning in Q4 2025, granting regulatory permission for services using U.S.-produced aircraft. The approval removes a legal barrier to Belavia's planned 737 operations between Belarus and Russian destinations from late 2025.

2026-01-28T02:33:12.304849-08:00

US authorises Belavia to operate Boeing 737 services to Russia from Q4 2025

SpaceWatch Global

Baltic space ambitions sidelined as geopolitics reshapes a digitally advanced region Despite being among Europe’s most digitally advanced countries, the Baltic states remain largely absent from mainstream accounts of European space achievements. Rising geopolitical tensions are reframing their space ecosystems — influencing partnerships, funding priorities and the public debate over national capability and strategic alignment.

2026-01-28T01:57:28.150075-08:00

Baltic space ambitions sidelined as geopolitics reshapes a digitally advanced region

ch-aviation

No foreign bidders yet for Russia ACMI tender, ch-aviation reports ch-aviation reports Russia's ACMI tender has attracted no foreign bidders so far, according to coverage linked to Pobeda. The report notes the absence of international offers in the ongoing procurement for wet-lease (ACMI) services, leaving the tender's outcomes uncertain for now.

2026-01-28T00:32:15.423810-08:00

No foreign bidders yet for Russia ACMI tender, ch-aviation reports

Reuters

Taiwan demonstrates rapid F-16 turnaround in combat-readiness drill amid China tensions Taiwan's air force ran a readiness drill showing rapid replenishment and re-launch of its most advanced F-16 fighters, highlighting accelerated ground servicing, weapons handling and sortie generation to sustain air operations. The exercise was presented as a combat-oriented demonstration amid heightened cross-strait activity.

2026-01-27T23:09:31.507970-08:00

Taiwan demonstrates rapid F-16 turnaround in combat-readiness drill amid China tensions

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Onboard video shows Ukrainian Su-25 shot down, underscoring high attrition rates

France to supply Ukraine additional Mirage 2000-5 fighters and interceptor missiles

Onboard video captures Ukrainian Su-25 shootdown, highlights heavy attrition and vulnerability

US authorises Belavia to operate Boeing 737 services to Russia from Q4 2025

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