Drone Likely Flying From Ukraine Crashes Near Zagreb

ZAGREB, CROATIA – A Soviet-era military reconnaissance drone has flown from Ukraine through the airspace of several NATO member states and eventually crashed just outside the Croatian capital Zagreb, leaving a big hole in the ground and several damaged parked vehicles, the Croatian government said. There were no casualties. According to Croatian media the drone – an old Soviet-era Tupolev Tu-141 ‘Strizh’, also operated by … Continue reading Drone Likely Flying From Ukraine Crashes Near Zagreb

FLYHIGH.NEWSMarch 11, 2022March 12, 2022Leave a comment

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Russia Banned From Farnborough International Airshow 2022

FARNBOROUGH, ENGLAND -The organization of Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) have banned Russia from participating in FIA 2022, in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. FIA is the biggest trade show of the year for European manufacturers and customers of commercial and military aircraft. ”Following the ongoing events taking place in Eastern Europe, we have made the decision to suspend Russian participation at the 2022 … Continue reading Russia Banned From Farnborough International Airshow 2022

FLYHIGH.NEWSMarch 8, 2022March 8, 2022Leave a comment

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President Biden Bans Russian Aircraft From U.S. Airspace

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will ban Russian aircraft from entering U.S. airspace in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine, President Joe Biden announced Tuesday night in his State of the Union address. The decision follows similar action by Canada and the European Union earlier this week, Time reports. The U.S. also bans flights from U.S. airspace to Russia. Earlier, United Airlines announced that it … Continue reading President Biden Bans Russian Aircraft From U.S. Airspace

FLYHIGH.NEWSMarch 2, 2022March 2, 2022Leave a comment

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Russia Closes Airspace For UK Aircraft After Ban Aeroflot

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Russia has closed its airspace to all aircraft registered in the UK. All British aircraft are no longer allowed to fly to or over Russia. This also applies to flights over Russia to destinations in Asia. The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency has announced this in responce to a British ban on Aeroflot flights to Great Britain. The British government imposed a … Continue reading Russia Closes Airspace For UK Aircraft After Ban Aeroflot

FLYHIGH.NEWSFebruary 25, 2022February 25, 2022Leave a comment

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NATO Allies Are Sending More Ships And Fighter Jets To Enhance Deterrence And Defence In Eastern Europe

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – With ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, NATO Allies like Denmark, France, Netherlands, and Spain, are sending additional fighter jets and ships to NATO deployments in eastern Europe, reinforcing Allied deterrence and defence as Russia continues its military build-up near the Ukrainian border, NATO reports on January 24, 2022. In the past days a number of Allies have announced their current or … Continue reading NATO Allies Are Sending More Ships And Fighter Jets To Enhance Deterrence And Defence In Eastern Europe

FLYHIGH.NEWSJanuary 24, 2022February 25, 2022Leave a comment

Awseome Flyovers over the Red Square in Moscow to Celebreate 75th Anniversary of Victory Day

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MASSIVE FLYOVER IN MOSCOW OVER THE RED SQUARE MARKS THE 75th ANNIVERSARY OF VICTORY DAY IN RUSSIA

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Last week Europe celebrated 75 years of freedom and the victory of the Allied Forces over Nazi Germany during the Second World War. The Netherlands celebrated ‘Bevrijdingsdag’ (Liberation Day) on Tuesday May 5, while the UK celebrated ‘VE Day‘ on Friday May 8 with flyovers from the Red Arrows over London and RAF Typhoon fighter jets over cities in the other countries … Continue reading MASSIVE FLYOVER IN MOSCOW OVER THE RED SQUARE MARKS THE 75th ANNIVERSARY OF VICTORY DAY IN RUSSIA

Jerry TahaMay 10, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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VIDEO – SPECIAL AIRSHOW IN RUSSIA TO CELEBRATE 75th ANNIVERSARY OF VICTORY DAY

KUBINKA AIR BASE, RUSSIA – Due to the ongoing and dreadful corona pandemic, unfortunately many airshows are canceled worldwide this spring and summer. We are therefore sharing a lot of awesome and badass airshow moments every weekend in the coming months for our readers to enjoy during these difficult times we are going through. These are special moments from the past airshow seasons or airshows … Continue reading VIDEO – SPECIAL AIRSHOW IN RUSSIA TO CELEBRATE 75th ANNIVERSARY OF VICTORY DAY

FLYHIGH.NEWSMay 10, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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VIDEO – SUKHOI SUPERJET 100 IMPRESSIVE DEMO AT MAKS 2019 AIRSHOW

ZHUKOVSKY, RUSSIA – Due to the ongoing and dreadful corona pandemic, unfortunately many airshows are canceled worldwide this Spring and Summer. We are therefore sharing a lot of awesome and badass airshow moments every weekend in the coming months from the past airshow seasons – especially for our readers to enjoy during these difficult times we are going through. Like this awesome video by our … Continue reading VIDEO – SUKHOI SUPERJET 100 IMPRESSIVE DEMO AT MAKS 2019 AIRSHOW

FLYHIGH.NEWSApril 25, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

New dramatic video released by investigators of Aeroflot Superjet 100 Crash at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport

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NEW DRAMATIC FOOTAGE RELEASED BY INVESTIGATORS OF TRAGIC AEROFLOT SUPERJET 100 CRASH AT MOSCOW SHEREMETYEVO AIRPORT

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has released a video today of the tragic crash of an Aeroflot Superjet 100 on May 5, 2019 at Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport, just north of Moscow. Aeroflot Flight 1492 was a domestic flight from Moscow to Murmansk in Russia, but had to return to Sheremetyevo Airport for an emergency landing, where it crashed in … Continue reading NEW DRAMATIC FOOTAGE RELEASED BY INVESTIGATORS OF TRAGIC AEROFLOT SUPERJET 100 CRASH AT MOSCOW SHEREMETYEVO AIRPORT

FLYHIGH.NEWSApril 15, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

U.N. signs contract for Sukhoi Superjet 100

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RUSSIAN SUPERJET WINS CONTRACT FOR U.N. AIR TRAVEL SERVICES

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – According to Rosaviatsiya (Russia’s federal air transport agency), the Sukhoi Superjet 100 – a Russian made passenger aircraft – was selected by the United Nations to be used for the orginization’s peacekeeping missions. Last month the U.N. signed a contract with the Russian aircraft manufacturer, Reuters reports. The Superjet’s short turbulent history The Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft is the first Russian passenger … Continue reading RUSSIAN SUPERJET WINS CONTRACT FOR U.N. AIR TRAVEL SERVICES