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Crew Oxygen System Malfunction Leads to Destruction of Tu-204C

Chinese investigators have determined that a malfunction in the crew oxygen system ignited leaking oxygen, leading to the destruction of a Tupolev Tu-204C freighter at Hangzhou. The fire, caused by the interaction with hot cockpit components, highlights critical maintenance concerns in older aircraft models.

2025-04-14T23:40:10.570336-07:00

Reuters

NORAD Intercepts Russian, Chinese Bombers in Alaskan Airspace

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

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FlightGlobal

Crew Oxygen System Malfunction Leads to Destruction of Tu-204C Chinese investigators have determined that a malfunction in the crew oxygen system ignited leaking oxygen, leading to the destruction of a Tupolev Tu-204C freighter at Hangzhou. The fire, caused by the interaction with hot cockpit components, highlights critical maintenance concerns in older aircraft models.

2025-04-14T23:40:10.570336-07:00

Crew Oxygen System Malfunction Leads to Destruction of Tu-204C

Air Data News

Russian Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber Crashes in Siberia A Russian Tupolev Tu-22M3 supersonic bomber crashed in Irkutsk Oblast, Siberia, raising concerns about military aircraft safety in Russia. The incident occurred on April 2, 2025, spotlighting issues surrounding the operational reliability of aging strategic bombers.

2025-04-03T03:40:56.116029-07:00

Russian Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber Crashes in Siberia

AeroTime

Tu-214 Production Delays Due to Skilled Labor Shortages Reactivation of the Tu-214 mid-sized airliner program faces setbacks as skilled labor shortages delay production schedules, according to Russian media reports. This disruption complicates efforts to meet demand amid geopolitical challenges and supply chain constraints affecting the aviation sector.

2025-03-28T03:56:46.059179-07:00

Tu-214 Production Delays Due to Skilled Labor Shortages

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