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Data of the week: Russian Railways net profit wiped out

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September 10, 2025
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Russian Railways (RZD) has published its H1 2025 financial report. The numbers speak for themselves: the rail operator is not managing to run a meaningful…

UAC 787 Patent

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August 30, 2025
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Some intriguing news coming out of Russia, as the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) announced that it had patented a de…

Fuselage Defects Found In 14 Sukhoi Superjet 100 Airliners

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August 29, 2025
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The defects involve structural elements that reinforce the plane’s fuselage not being securely fastened.

Russia Has Patented A Plane To Compete With Boeing’s 787

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August 27, 2025
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The development comes as Russia’s aviation sector seeks to reduce its reliance on the Western aviation industry.

Air China Boeing 777 Diverts To Russia Due To Engine Issues

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August 26, 2025
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The airline has sent a replacement aircraft to continue the journey to the Chinese capital.

Russia Turns to Armored Trains in Ukraine

Brian Evans
August 23, 2025
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Russia is bringing back armored trains to secure supply lines in occupied Ukraine, merging Soviet-era tactics with today’s battlefield demands.

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Blow Up Russian Fuel Train, Cutting Single Rail Line to Crimea

Brian Evans
August 23, 2025
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Images published after the strike show burning fuel tanks and significant fire damage that paralysed the railway line.

Russia sounds the alarm over locomotives. Could China fill in the gaps?

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August 22, 2025
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“The state of the private locomotive fleet in Russia is approaching an emergency.” That is how a representative of the Russia-based ROLLINGSTOCK Agency characterises the…

The Ukrainian areas Putin badly wants, amid doubt over Trump’s plan for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting

Helen Carrie
August 20, 2025
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Face-to-face peace talks between the presidents of Ukraine and Russia would be “incredibly significant”,

Sanction Evasion Plan Foiled: Ethiopian Airlines Denies Aircraft Wet-Lease Deal With Russia

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August 9, 2025
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A surprising revelation sparked controversy for this African airline giant.