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Aeroflot Moscow To Baku Flight Turns Back After Bird Strike, Lands Safely In Moscow

Aviation Today News Desk / March 24, 2026

Moscow, Russia: An Aeroflot passenger flight bound for Baku was forced to return shortly after takeoff from Sheremetyevo International Airport […]

Orsk, Russia: Three people, including two aviation cadets and their instructor, were killed on Monday when a training aircraft crashed during a routine flight near the city of Orsk in Russia’s Orenburg Region, authorities confirmed. The aircraft, identified as a Diamond DA-series trainer operated by the St. Petersburg State University of Civil Aviation, disappeared from radar around 10:40 a.m. local time before crashing near the settlement of Dzhanatalap. Preliminary information from local officials indicates that two university students and an instructor were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident. All three occupants died on impact. According to Russian media sources citing operational services, the individuals have been provisionally identified as the pilot, Vasily N. (born 1989), and cadets Timofey K. (born 2005) and Dmitry S. (born 2004). Rescue teams from the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) were dispatched immediately after the aircraft went down. Officials reported no post-impact fire at the crash site. In statements to state news agencies, the regional governor’s office said rescue operations were ongoing and that authorities were providing assistance to the victims’ families. Russian investigative bodies have launched inquiries into the cause of the accident. The Central Interregional Transport Investigations Directorate of the Russian Investigative Committee is leading the probe, in coordination with the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) and Russia’s civil aviation regulator, Rosaviatsiya. Officials have not yet released any preliminary findings on the circumstances that led to the aircraft’s descent. Specialists are expected to analyze flight data and wreckage to determine whether mechanical failure, weather, or human factors played a role. Regional authorities, including Orenburg Governor Yevgeny Solntsev, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and affirmed support for the ongoing investigation. Senior representatives from Rosaviatsiya and the St. Petersburg State University of Civil Aviation are reported to be traveling to the crash site.

Aircraft Crashes

Three killed As Training Aircraft Crashes During Routine Flight Near Orsk In Russia

Aviation Today News Desk / February 3, 2026

Orsk, Russia: Three people, including two aviation cadets and their instructor, were killed on Monday when a training aircraft crashed

Tuva, Russia: An Air China Airbus A350-900 operating as Flight CA967 from Shanghai Pudong to Milan Malpensa was involved in a serious airspace incident over southern Siberia after it climbed through an occupied flight level, coming dangerously close to a cargo aircraft. According to preliminary radar and ATC data, the Air China aircraft began a climb from 34,100 feet to 36,000 feet without receiving explicit clearance from Russian air traffic control. During this unauthorized climb, the aircraft came within approximately 300 to 400 feet vertically of an SF Airlines Boeing 767 freighter cruising at 35,000 feet on a crossing path. The incident occurred over the Tuva region of the Russian Federation at approximately 21:39 UTC. TCAS Resolution Prevents Collision Both aircraft were equipped with functioning Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS), which detected the impending conflict and issued resolution advisories. Crews on both aircraft responded promptly to TCAS instructions. No collision occurred, and both flights continued to their respective destinations without further incident. The separation between the two aircraft fell significantly below the minimum vertical separation required under ICAO standards, which is 1,000 feet for aircraft at cruising altitude. Controller-Pilot Communication Discrepancies Cockpit audio recordings released on social media and verified by local media outlets reveal apparent miscommunication between the Air China crew and Russian air traffic control. In the audio, the pilot of the SF Airlines cargo aircraft can be heard questioning the Air China flight’s climb, stating that the aircraft had initiated the climb while only 20 nautical miles ahead and without clearance. The Air China pilot did not confirm that clearance was received and appeared to acknowledge that the climb had not been explicitly approved. Russian controllers can be heard instructing other aircraft in the vicinity to maintain level flight to avoid additional conflict during the incident. Investigation Authorities from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) have launched a joint investigation. Both regulatory bodies have confirmed that standard incident reporting procedures have been initiated and that flight data recorders, cockpit voice recordings, and ATC logs will be reviewed. Officials are examining possible causes including frequency congestion, language barriers, and incorrect readbacks. The Tuva region lies within a transition area where communication overlaps and limited coverage have previously been noted in operational reports. No passengers or crew were injured during the incident. Flight CA967 continued to Milan Malpensa, arriving on schedule. The SF Airlines Boeing 767 also completed its scheduled route without diversion. Authorities have not yet released the final investigation timeline. Air China has not issued a public statement as of this report.

Incidents

Air China A350 Breaches Altitude Separation, Near-Miss with Cargo Jet Over Russia

Aviation Today News Desk / July 16, 2025

Tuva, Russia: An Air China Airbus A350-900 operating as Flight CA967 from Shanghai Pudong to Milan Malpensa was involved in

Airshows & Events

For the First Time, Russia’s Su-57 & US’ F-35 Jets Seen Together at Aero India 2025

Aviation Today News Desk / February 11, 2025

For the first time,the world’s most advanced fifth-generation fighter aircraft, the United States’ F-35 Lightning II and Russia’s Su-57 Felon were seen together at Aero India, with the Su-57 making its debut appearance in India. Two F-35A variants were presented in both static and aerial displays.

The Kaveri engine has been cleared for inflight testing, announced by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), brings the country closer to achieving its long-standing goal of developing an indigenous fighter jet engine. It represents a crucial advancement in India’s drive for military self-reliance, particularly in aerospace technology | Aviation Today

India

India’s Kaveri Engine Cleared for Inflight Testing: Closer to Homegrown Fighter Jets

Aviation Today News Desk / January 3, 2025

Image source: Wikipedia Bengaluru: The Kaveri engine has been cleared for inflight testing, announced by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment

On December 25, 2024, Wednesday an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 passenger plane crashed in Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 people and 29 survivors | Aviation Today

Airplane Crashes

38 Dead, 29 Survive: Tragic Azerbaijan Airlines Crash in Kazakhstan

Aviation Today News Desk / December 26, 2024

Picture credits: Reuters Aktau: On December 25, 2024, Wednesday an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 passenger plane crashed in Aktau, Kazakhstan,

Russia

Aeroflot Moscow To Baku Flight Turns Back After Bird Strike, Lands Safely In Moscow

Three killed As Training Aircraft Crashes During Routine Flight Near Orsk In Russia

Air China A350 Breaches Altitude Separation, Near-Miss with Cargo Jet Over Russia

For the First Time, Russia’s Su-57 & US’ F-35 Jets Seen Together at Aero India 2025

India’s Kaveri Engine Cleared for Inflight Testing: Closer to Homegrown Fighter Jets

38 Dead, 29 Survive: Tragic Azerbaijan Airlines Crash in Kazakhstan

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