Russian Air Force lifts Tu-95 grounding order

The Russian Air Force has lifted the grounding order on its fleet of Tupolev Tu-95 long range maritime patrol aircraft/bomber. The grounding order was issued due to a recent fatal crash of an Antonov An-22 transport, which uses a similar engine.

Russian Air Force An-22s and Tu-95s grounded

Following the fatal crash of an Antonov An-22 transport in central Russia, the Russian Air Force has grounded its fleet of An-22s and Tupolev Tu-95 bomber/maritime reconnaissance aircraft. Both aircraft types share the Kuznetsov NK-12 turboprop, the largest engine of its kind in the world.

Russian An-22 transport crashes; 12 crew killed

A Russian An-22 transport aircraft has crashed in central Russia's Tula region. Twelve crew were on board the aircraft and it is believed that they've all been killed in the crash.

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