Aviation
Information related to aviation in and around the DPRK
Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties
Experts say tourism and desire to transport DPRK laborers are likely behind proposal but question its feasibility
November 29, 2023
Russian VIP military jetliner flies to North Korea hours after satellite launch
Flight by plane that has visited DPRK multiple times comes amid concerns about space cooperation between two countries
November 22, 2023
No signs North Korea testing advanced drones months after propaganda reveal
Evidence yet to emerge DPRK is producing or deploying UAVs, a sign the aircraft used in flyovers were prototypes
November 20, 2023
Russia, North Korea discuss exploration of gold and rare earth metals: Moscow
Two sides also reportedly held talks on food trade and other cooperation, as Russian delegation departs Pyongyang
November 17, 2023
Pyongyang airport expands plane parking amid claims Air Koryo seeks new aircraft
Satellite imagery shows new parking apron at North Korea’s main airport, after country resumed international flights
November 3, 2023
North Korean buyer purchased helicopter from Russia in 2019: US court documents
Delivery to DPRK would likely be sanctions violation, though expert says low cost suggests it was civilian aircraft
November 2, 2023
October comes and goes without planned North Korean spy satellite launch
Pyongyang may have altered launch schedules to fix technical issues rather than risk a costly third failure, experts say
November 1, 2023
US, ROK hold ‘defensive’ air drills with Australia featuring over 130 aircraft
Allies say exercises are unrelated to ‘real-world threats,’ though expert says training is to defend against North Korea
October 30, 2023
North Korean airline operates flight to Beijing, first in two months
Air Koryo plane landed in China on Tuesday, latest in series of flights since DPRK began to ease border controls
October 24, 2023
What Russia could give North Korea in exchange for weapons to use in Ukraine
Moscow has an array of options to pay back the DPRK, from tourism and food aid to assistance that breaches UN sanctions
October 24, 2023
