UAV Development & Drone Programs   Hypersonic   Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Associated Press • Efrem Lukatsky, EVGENIY MALOLETKA

Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile in mass drone-and-missile strike on Kyiv

Russia carried out a large-scale drone and missile attack on Kyiv, using the hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile—described by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as its third wartime use. Ukrainian officials reported at least two deaths and 83 injuries, with damage across the city.

Also: The Independent and Times of India
2026-05-24T18:28:09.644253-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Hypersonic   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Reuters • Daniel Flynn, Yuliia Dysa

Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik missile in one of war's biggest attacks on Kyiv

By Reuters: The overnight barrage killed four people and wounded more than 80, according to Ukrainian officials. "It was a terrible night for Kyiv," the city's mayor said.

2026-05-23T17:13:29.606158-07:00
Event   Middle East   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

RIAT organisers cancel 2026 show due to base access uncertainty at RAF Fairford

By FlightGlobal: UK show had been due to run from 17-19 July. The organisers of the annual Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) have announced the cancellation of this year's event, due to its location being inaccessible due to US operations against Iran.

Also: aviationnews.eu, Flyer.co.uk, Aviation Week, The Aviationist, Scramble, Bloomberg, Key.Aero, ukaviation.aero and airforce-technology.com
2026-05-22T04:05:33.753250-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Embraer  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

South Korea’s first C-390 heads to Asia ahead of delivery

By Air Data News: Embraer-built transport aircraft stopped in Recife during ferry flight to the Republic first Embraer C-390 Millennium destined for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) was en route to South Korea on Friday, May 22, according to flight tracking data and reports from aircraft spotters.

2026-05-23T08:16:09.398497-07:00