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Reuters

NORAD Intercepts Russian, Chinese Bombers in Alaskan Airspace

On July 24, 2024, NORAD detected, tracked, and intercepted two Russian TU-95 and two PRC H-6 bombers operating within the Alaska ADIZ. The aircraft remained in international airspace during the encounter.

2024-07-24T17:49:00.468125-07:00

FlightGlobal

Aeroflot Orders 339 Russian-Built Jets to Replace Boeing and Airbus Fleet

2022-09-06T23:37:53.507989-07:00

The Aviationist

Controversy Over Downed Russian Tu-22M3 Bomber Amid Ukraine Conflict

2024-04-19T03:55:24.097323-07:00

The War Zone

Putin Demonstrates Russia's Strategic Might with Tu-160M Flight

2024-02-22T09:55:05.745787-08:00

Tupolev News Timeline

ABC News

Ukrainian Drone Strike Triggers Major Explosions at Russia's Engels Airbase A significant Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's strategic Engels Airbase caused major explosions, affecting the home base of Tu-160 bombers. Russian authorities responded by declaring a state of emergency in the Engels district as they deal with the aftermath of the strike.

2025-03-20T00:37:37.816437-07:00

Ukrainian Drone Strike Triggers Major Explosions at Russia's Engels Airbase

FlightGlobal

UAC Restructures; Ousts Yakovlev and Tupolev Chiefs Under New Leadership United Aircraft Corp. is consolidating its control over commercial airliner programs. Vadim Badekha, its new CEO, is restructuring leadership by dismissing heads of Yakovlev and Tupolev to address delays in Russia's civil aviation sector and align with Kremlin's domestic production goals.

2024-11-25T02:19:43.270617-08:00

UAC Restructures; Ousts Yakovlev and Tupolev Chiefs Under New Leadership

Air Data News

Tupolev Tu-214 Resumes Flights with Russian Components United Aircraft Corporation has initiated test flights of a stored Tu-214, now equipped entirely with Russian components, aiming to showcase domestic manufacturing capabilities.

2024-11-21T06:21:59.353476-08:00

Tupolev Tu-214 Resumes Flights with Russian Components

AeroTime

Ukrainian Operation Targets Russian Tu-134 at Orenburg-2 Airfield A Ukrainian special operation overnight resulted in the destruction of a Russian Tu-134 military transport aircraft at the Orenburg-2 Military Airfield. This event signifies a notable extension of Ukraine's operational reach into Russian territory.

2024-10-14T01:54:00.251015-07:00

Ukrainian Operation Targets Russian Tu-134 at Orenburg-2 Airfield

FlightGlobal

Tupolev Aims for Tu-214 Modernization as S7 Eyes Fleet Expansion Tupolev has initiated the establishment of a new center dedicated to upgrading the Tu-214 twinjet, which could align with S7 Airlines' expansion strategy. This development indicates a strategic move towards modernizing Russian aircraft offerings.

2024-10-02T00:21:59.783260-07:00

Tupolev Aims for Tu-214 Modernization as S7 Eyes Fleet Expansion

Air Data News

Tupolev to Establish Innovation Center for Tu-214 Amid Sanctions In response to Western sanctions, Russia's Tupolev plans to launch an innovation center to upgrade its Tu-214 airliner, seeking domestic solutions for its commercial aviation industry. This effort underscores Russia's strategic pivot towards self-reliance in aviation technology.

2024-09-22T13:17:24.765794-07:00

Tupolev to Establish Innovation Center for Tu-214 Amid Sanctions

Air Data News

Chinese Aircraft and Z-10ME Helicopter Highlighted at AAD 2024 The Africa Aerospace and Defence 2024 exhibition in South Africa showcases China's aerial capabilities, featuring Chinese aircraft and the Z-10ME attack helicopter, despite initial speculation about the presence of Russian Tupolev bombers.

2024-09-19T02:56:12.953185-07:00

Chinese Aircraft and Z-10ME Helicopter Highlighted at AAD 2024

AeroTime

S7 Airlines Commits to 100 Tupolev Tu-214 Aircraft with UAC S7 Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with United Aircraft Corporation for the acquisition of 100 Tu-214 airliners. This agreement marks a significant move amid limited access to the global commercial aircraft market, ensuring fleet expansion with domestic aircraft.

2024-09-19T01:00:39.168387-07:00

S7 Airlines Commits to 100 Tupolev Tu-214 Aircraft with UAC