Why do Russian planes fall so often

According to Paul Schwartz, an expert at the influential Washington Center for Strategic and International Studies, Russian aircraft cannot withstand the intensity of the exercises. It is precisely because of the high pace of exercises and military operations that various incidents with Russian military equipment have occurred in the past year. “There is obviously a connection between ...

Ukraine and the United States signed an “open skies” agreement

Ukraine signed an agreement on joint aviation space with the United States. According to the American Embassy in Kyiv, the corresponding document was adopted during the Ukraine-US investment forum in Washington. “This agreement strengthens bilateral economic ties and promotes the growth of civil aviation between the United...

In the US, the girl survived the crash

In Washington state, a girl who survived the fall of a light-engine plane was found. 16-year-old Outemn Witch was discovered by a motorist who brought the girl to a nearby shopping center. According to the local sheriff, Outemn spent several days in the mountainous area trying to find her way. Currently, the girl ...

Kiev next week will sign an open sky treaty with the US

The Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine hopes next week to sign an agreement with the United States on liberalizing the air transportation market between countries, which will simplify the procedure for operating flights and remove a number of restrictions on flights. “I hope that next week I will sign with...

Another military plane crashed in Russia

The Su-24M plane crashed in the Khabarovsk Territory, both pilots were killed. The ministry stressed that the plane fell in a deserted area, there is no destruction on the ground. Meanwhile, it is reported that the bomber flew with full ammunition. The department noted that the flights of the Su-24M were suspended pending clarification of the reasons ...

"Selfies" of the US military in an airplane gaining popularity online

US Air Force personnel took a picture with a selfie stick while sitting on the plane's open cargo hatch ramp. The photo shows three military men posing against the backdrop of the desert. Three more uniformed men are visible in the background. Where exactly the picture was taken is not specified. ...

In Massachusetts, the plane crashed into a residential building

In Plainville, Massachusetts, a Beechcraft BE36 crashed into a residential building. The plane crash killed the pilot and two passengers, including a child. The residents managed to leave the building, which caught fire. According to state police spokesman Dave Procopio, the fire was extinguished ...

Woman and child spent five days in the jungle after the crash

A young mother and child miraculously survived the crash of a Cessna light plane in the jungle of the Colombian municipality of Alto Baudo before being found by rescuers. Rescuers, who called the incident a miracle, noted that the body of 18-year-old Nelly Murillo had minor injuries and burns. ...

In Russia, airlines may be allowed to use “overbooking”

The Russian Ministry of Transport has prepared a draft law granting airlines the right to “overbooking” - it allows them to sell more tickets than there are seats in the aircraft cabin. A bill introducing amendments to Article 107.1. “Changing the terms of the passenger air transportation agreement at the initiative of the carrier” of the Air Code, posted...

Two light aircraft collide in Canada

Two people were killed in a mid-air collision of two light aircraft in the Canadian province of Alberta. This was announced by the CTV channel. The disaster took place near the city of Fort McMurray in the northeast of the province. According to the police, after the collision, one of the planes managed to land safely, his ...

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