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The United Kingdom was so active in aiding Ukraine that it lacked its own planes

The United Kingdom was so active in aiding Ukraine that it lacked its own planes

Therefore, London was forced to ask for an additional “aircraft” from one of its Pacific allies. The New Zealand Ministry of Defense has reported that their C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft has returned home after a 60-day stay in the UK. This New Zealand “aircraft” was involved in delivering military aid to Ukraine. In two […]

What do the planes of Russian airlines arrested abroad look like (photo)

What do the planes of Russian airlines arrested abroad look like (photo)

Seventy-eight planes of Russian airlines arrested at foreign airports due to US and EU sanctions. They were owned by foreign leasing companies and were outside Russia at the time of the restrictions imposed. At least three airliners have arrested in the Lithuanian capital. One of them Boeing 737-800 used the Russian low-cost carrier “pobeda” from […]

AerCap is suing Russia for stolen planes

AerCap is suing Russia for stolen planes

The largest leasing company, AerCap, has sued Russia for refusing to return aircraft and engines after economic sanctions imposed for invading Ukraine. In fact, it is a theft of property. The amount of AerCap’s insurance claim is $3.5 billion. We have already written that Russia refused to return the leased Boeing and Airbus aircraft. Now, […]

Russia has misappropriated more than 400 aircraft: This is the largest theft in history

Russia has misappropriated more than 400 aircraft: This is the largest theft in history

Yesterday, March 28, 2022, the deadline for the return of more than 400 leasing aircraft worth almost $10 billion by Russian airlines under EU sanctions expired. However, foreign landlords have effectively lost hope of returning their planes – Russia has taken them away, which is the biggest theft in history. This was reported by Reuters. […]