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Russian Military Analyst. 45 years Russian airplane chaser. Cold War mentality. Можно по Русский. 8000+ hours RC-135.
Also on 17 Nov Iranian Government Dassault Falcon 900EX EP-IGC IRAN05 (Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi) flew from Tehran to Dubai UAE and is now en route back to Tehran.
November 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Also on 17 Nov Iranian Government Dassault Falcon 900EX EP-IGC IRAN05 (Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi) flew from Tehran to Dubai UAE and is now en route back to Tehran.
IRN is busy today: On 17 Nov Iranian Government A321 EP-IGD IRAN04 (associated with VP/Judiciary) flew from Tehran (THR) to Moscow (VKO) making a little loop as it came in to land.
November 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
IRN is busy today: On 17 Nov Iranian Government A321 EP-IGD IRAN04 (associated with VP/Judiciary) flew from Tehran (THR) to Moscow (VKO) making a little loop as it came in to land.
More subterfuge (another word I need spell checker for)! Early on 17 Nov Red Wings Tu-214 RA-64518 departed Tel Aviv as Tu-214SR Communications Relay aircraft RA-64516 using CS/FCN WZ16/RW016. At 0443Z it switched and began broadcasting as RA-64518 and returned to Moscow.
November 17, 2025 at 9:54 AM
More subterfuge (another word I need spell checker for)! Early on 17 Nov Red Wings Tu-214 RA-64518 departed Tel Aviv as Tu-214SR Communications Relay aircraft RA-64516 using CS/FCN WZ16/RW016. At 0443Z it switched and began broadcasting as RA-64518 and returned to Moscow.
On the ground long enough to refuel, SFS Il-62MK RA-86539 took off from Khmejmim Airbase and is en route back to RUS. RUS VKS Tu-154M RA-85559 that flew to Khmejmim – Damascus – Khmejmim earlier today is still on the ground.
November 16, 2025 at 10:35 PM
On the ground long enough to refuel, SFS Il-62MK RA-86539 took off from Khmejmim Airbase and is en route back to RUS. RUS VKS Tu-154M RA-85559 that flew to Khmejmim – Damascus – Khmejmim earlier today is still on the ground.
On 09 Nov SFS Il-62MK RA-86539 flew from Moscow (CKL) to Khmejmim Airbase SYR later likely flying to Benghazi LBY. It was next tracked on 12 Nov departing Bamako MLI flying southeast. It just popped up over EGY likely heading for Khmejmim Airbase.
November 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
On 09 Nov SFS Il-62MK RA-86539 flew from Moscow (CKL) to Khmejmim Airbase SYR later likely flying to Benghazi LBY. It was next tracked on 12 Nov departing Bamako MLI flying southeast. It just popped up over EGY likely heading for Khmejmim Airbase.
It stopped ADS-B reporting as RA-64518 at 1736Z and switched to RA-64516 at 1738Z even switching its Mode-S of 14FC06 to 14FC04 (and switching its flight origin to Penza). The screen shots below say it all. I still believe this in intentional but have no idea why it is being done.
November 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It stopped ADS-B reporting as RA-64518 at 1736Z and switched to RA-64516 at 1738Z even switching its Mode-S of 14FC06 to 14FC04 (and switching its flight origin to Penza). The screen shots below say it all. I still believe this in intentional but have no idea why it is being done.
SFS An-124 CONDOR RA-82040 landed at Goa IND (likely to refuel). It took off after approximately four hours and flew to Ho Chi Minh City VNM likely landing at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The reason for this flight is not known; however, …….
November 16, 2025 at 10:55 AM
SFS An-124 CONDOR RA-82040 landed at Goa IND (likely to refuel). It took off after approximately four hours and flew to Ho Chi Minh City VNM likely landing at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The reason for this flight is not known; however, …….
It appears that IRN was also not the destination.
November 15, 2025 at 10:18 PM
It appears that IRN was also not the destination.
It appears that IRN may be a more likely destination for SFS An-124 CONDOR RA-82040.
November 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
It appears that IRN may be a more likely destination for SFS An-124 CONDOR RA-82040.
On 15 Nov RUS VKS Tu-154M RA-85559 flew from Moscow (CKL) to Khmejmim Airbase SYR. We may see it depart later and fly to LBY or another location in Africa.
November 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
On 15 Nov RUS VKS Tu-154M RA-85559 flew from Moscow (CKL) to Khmejmim Airbase SYR. We may see it depart later and fly to LBY or another location in Africa.
On 15 Nov SFS An-124 CONDOR RA-82040 took off from Moscow (VKO) and is headed south. This aircraft flew to Moscow from Ulyanovsk on 14 Nov with a stop at an unknown location south of Moscow (possibly to pick up cargo). This aircraft may be en route to DZA.
November 15, 2025 at 5:43 PM
On 15 Nov SFS An-124 CONDOR RA-82040 took off from Moscow (VKO) and is headed south. This aircraft flew to Moscow from Ulyanovsk on 14 Nov with a stop at an unknown location south of Moscow (possibly to pick up cargo). This aircraft may be en route to DZA.
RUS Navy Tu-154B-2 CARELESS RF-85856 landed at K-Grad Chkalovsk and was only on the ground about 10 minutes, took off and returned to St P-Burg Levashovo.
November 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
RUS Navy Tu-154B-2 CARELESS RF-85856 landed at K-Grad Chkalovsk and was only on the ground about 10 minutes, took off and returned to St P-Burg Levashovo.
On 14 Nov RUS Navy Tu-154B-2 CARELESS RF-85856 took off from Lipetsk, stopped at St P-Burg Levashovo and flew to Murmansk. On 15 Nov it departed and is now en route to K-Grad.
November 15, 2025 at 10:38 AM
On 14 Nov RUS Navy Tu-154B-2 CARELESS RF-85856 took off from Lipetsk, stopped at St P-Burg Levashovo and flew to Murmansk. On 15 Nov it departed and is now en route to K-Grad.
Tretyakovo Airport is operated by the United Aircraft Corporation and serves as part of the Lukhovitsy Aircraft Production and Test Complex. Tretyakovo Airport from Jul 2025 with visiting Il-96 CAMBER:
November 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Tretyakovo Airport is operated by the United Aircraft Corporation and serves as part of the Lukhovitsy Aircraft Production and Test Complex. Tretyakovo Airport from Jul 2025 with visiting Il-96 CAMBER:
In a possible related event to RA-76360’s flight to DZA, on 14 Nov SFS An-124 CONDOR RA-82040 flew from Ulyanovsk to Moscow (VKO). It made a stop on the way and from tracking it could have been Ryazan Dyagilevo Airbase; however, it may have stopped at Tretyakovo Airport.
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
In a possible related event to RA-76360’s flight to DZA, on 14 Nov SFS An-124 CONDOR RA-82040 flew from Ulyanovsk to Moscow (VKO). It made a stop on the way and from tracking it could have been Ryazan Dyagilevo Airbase; however, it may have stopped at Tretyakovo Airport.
Three hours after arriving at Algiers early on 14 Nov Gelix Airlines Il-76TD CANDID RA-76360 took off and flew south with tracking dropping about 30 minutes later. Tracking resumed a little more than three hours later with the aircraft northbound and it landed back at Algiers.
November 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Three hours after arriving at Algiers early on 14 Nov Gelix Airlines Il-76TD CANDID RA-76360 took off and flew south with tracking dropping about 30 minutes later. Tracking resumed a little more than three hours later with the aircraft northbound and it landed back at Algiers.
Could these flights be connected to deliveries of Su-35 FLANKER or Su-34 FULLBACK? Su-34 FULLBACK at Gorodskoj from Jun 2025:
November 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Could these flights be connected to deliveries of Su-35 FLANKER or Su-34 FULLBACK? Su-34 FULLBACK at Gorodskoj from Jun 2025:
Later it flew to Mineral’nye Vody and after refueling and crew rest it flew to Algiers DZA arriving early on 14 Nov.
November 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Later it flew to Mineral’nye Vody and after refueling and crew rest it flew to Algiers DZA arriving early on 14 Nov.
On 11 Nov Gelix Airlines Il-76TD CANDID RA-76360 flew from Dubai UAE to Novosibirsk Tolmachevo RUS. On 13 Nov it flew from Tolmachevo to Novosibirsk Gorodskoj Airport returning to Tolmachevo after less than three hours on the ground.
November 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
On 11 Nov Gelix Airlines Il-76TD CANDID RA-76360 flew from Dubai UAE to Novosibirsk Tolmachevo RUS. On 13 Nov it flew from Tolmachevo to Novosibirsk Gorodskoj Airport returning to Tolmachevo after less than three hours on the ground.
On 11 & 13 Nov Il-96PU CAMBER Airborne Command Post RA-96025 (one of Putin’s aircraft) flew the ‘Moscow Test Loop.’ Is it getting ready for a trip?
November 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
On 11 & 13 Nov Il-96PU CAMBER Airborne Command Post RA-96025 (one of Putin’s aircraft) flew the ‘Moscow Test Loop.’ Is it getting ready for a trip?
Chinese Wing Loong drone YILO4200 flying out of Qionghai Bo’ao airport Hainan CHN and again spoofing Rada Airlines Il-62MGr CLASSIC EW-450TR is active off the coast of VNM. I am again wondering if this is a recce mission.
November 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Chinese Wing Loong drone YILO4200 flying out of Qionghai Bo’ao airport Hainan CHN and again spoofing Rada Airlines Il-62MGr CLASSIC EW-450TR is active off the coast of VNM. I am again wondering if this is a recce mission.
Larijani’s aircraft was followed by sanctioned airline Fars Air Qeshm B747 EP-FAB that flew from Tehran (THR) to Moscow (SVO). Previous flight to Moscow by EP-FAB were on 23 Oct, 17 & 23 Sep.
November 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Larijani’s aircraft was followed by sanctioned airline Fars Air Qeshm B747 EP-FAB that flew from Tehran (THR) to Moscow (SVO). Previous flight to Moscow by EP-FAB were on 23 Oct, 17 & 23 Sep.
On 13 Nov Iranian Government A321 EP-IGD IRAN07 (Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council) departed Tehran (THR) and flew to Moscow (VKO). Larijani last visited Moscow on 16 Oct and met with Putin. Here is a link to the Oct meeting: tass.com/world/2031039
November 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
On 13 Nov Iranian Government A321 EP-IGD IRAN07 (Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council) departed Tehran (THR) and flew to Moscow (VKO). Larijani last visited Moscow on 16 Oct and met with Putin. Here is a link to the Oct meeting: tass.com/world/2031039
On 12 Nov 224th SFS Il-76MD CANDID RA-78796 flew from Ekaterinburg to K-Grad Chkalovsk. On 13 Nov it departed and was last tracked southbound likely into the Southern Military District.
November 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
On 12 Nov 224th SFS Il-76MD CANDID RA-78796 flew from Ekaterinburg to K-Grad Chkalovsk. On 13 Nov it departed and was last tracked southbound likely into the Southern Military District.
On 11 Nov Avikon Tsitotrans Il-76TD CANDID RA-76846 flew from Fujairah UAE to K-Grad (KGD). On 13 Nov it departed and is en route to Ekaterinburg albeit with some weird tracking.
November 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
On 11 Nov Avikon Tsitotrans Il-76TD CANDID RA-76846 flew from Fujairah UAE to K-Grad (KGD). On 13 Nov it departed and is en route to Ekaterinburg albeit with some weird tracking.