Tehran Airports Resume Flights After 50-day Closure
Iran has begun gradually resuming domestic and international flights at Mehrabad Airport and Imam Khomeini International Airport following the reopening of its airspace after nearly 50 days of suspensions. Both airports had been heavily damaged during U
Russia displays Mock-up of Tu-454, All-New Long-haul Passenger Airliner
A mock-up of a wide-body long-range airliner, the Tupolov Tu-454, was unveiled at the Russian Venture Forum held in the Russian city of Kazan today. The Tu-454's takeoff weight will be 200-220 tons, and two advanced PD-26 engines, developed as an intermediate link between the PD-14 and PD-35, will provide...
Drone Incident near Dubai International Airport Triggers Fire, Flights Suspended
A drone incident near Dubai International Airport early Monday triggered a large fire and led authorities to temporarily suspend flight operations as Iran continued missile and drone attacks across Gulf states during the ongoing conflict with the U.S
Russia’s UAC to Supply Six Il-114-300 Aircraft to Indian Firm Flamingo Aerospace...
Russias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has signed a preliminary agreement with Indias Flamingo Aerospace to supply six Il-114-300 turboprop aircraft.
Russia’s Il-114-300, Import-Substituted Superjet to Make International Debut at Wings India 2026...
Russias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) will present the Il-114-300 turboprop and the import-substituting Superjet outside Russia for the first time at the Wings India 2026 exhibition in Hyderabad from January 28 to 31. The aircraft will be showcased by Rostecs subsidiary UAC, at Asias largest civil aviation event
China’s Commercial Aerospace Market Cap Pegged at $314B
Chinas commercial aerospace industry has expanded to an estimated 2.3 trillion yuan ($314 billion) in 2024, underscoring a shift toward large-scale operations backed by record launch activity, policy support, and rising downstream demand
Chinese C919 Airliner Arrives in Dubai to Challenge Airbus & Boeing
A C919 passenger jet developed by Chinas Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC) landed at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai on November 10 after a stopover in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The arrival marks the jets first-ever appearance in the Middle East
Belarus’ Belavia Becomes First Foreign Airline to Adopt Russia’s Domestic Air-to-Ground Communication...
Belarus national airline Belavia has become the first foreign carrier to use Russias domestically developed digital aviation air-to-ground communications service (ACARS), created by Infocom-Avia, part of Azimuth under the Rostec State Corporation. The system was designed to replace Western ACARS services that became inaccessible following international sanctions
Yakovlev Flags Fuselage Defects in 14 Sukhoi Superjet 100 Aircraft
The manufacturer of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger aircraft, PAO Yakovlev, has flagged design defects in the fuselages of 14 airliners. This is according to internal documents reviewed by state-owned
First Moscow–Pyongyang Flight Lands amid Arms Transfers
The first direct commercial flight between Moscow and Pyongyang landed Monday morning, highlighting the growing strategic alignment between Russia and North Korea as both nations deepen military, economic, and political cooperation. A 440-seat Boeing 777-200ER operated by Nordwind Airlines touched down at Pyongyang Airport at 9:30 a
China's Indigenous C909 Airliner Operates First International Flight
China's domestically developed C909 commercial jetliner completed its first international commercial flight on Tuesday. The aircraft, carrying 74 passengers, departed at around 08:00 from Hohhot Baita International Airport in north China's Inner Mongolia and landed at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Vietnam's Savico Group Considers Buying Kazakh Airport After Acquiring Airline
Vietnams Savico Group is exploring the purchase or trust management of a Kazakh airport following its recent acquisition of Qazaq Air, according to Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin. “The well-known Vietnamese company Savico Group, which recently acquired the airline Qazaq Air, is now planning to expand its operations here,” Zhumangarin was quoted as saying by reports after meeting with company representatives
In a First, China Sanctions Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., His Relatives...
General Atomics AeroTec Signs First Sale Contract for D0228 NXT Aircraft
Israel Awards Developers of Weapons Systems, Spying Tech, Electronic Warfare
Iran Inflicts Damage on U.S. Bases in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain & Earlier...
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles