Aviation
Information related to aviation in and around the DPRK
Chinese cargo plane flies to North Korea amid reports of imminent Xi visit
Round-trip flight raises possibility of advanced preparations for summit, though Beijing has not confirmed trip
June 3, 2026
North Korea appears to be prepping for leader summit amid reports of Xi visit
Imagery show installation in central Pyongyang resembling gazebo used to welcome Putin, Lukashenko
May 29, 2026
North Korea starts construction work at air base 30 miles from ROK border
Satellite imagery shows demolition and prep for new project amid air force overhaul, drone development
May 20, 2026
Russian jet lands at North Korean resort city after flurry of official visits
The third Russian aircraft to reach North Korea’s east coast in a month follows tourist security talks
May 19, 2026
Russian ship that sank near Spain carried nuclear parts, likely to DPRK: reports
New reports cite Ursa Major’s captain, while linking Russian and Western militaries to the boat’s sinking
May 13, 2026
North Korean airspace abuzz with Russian jets amid AI surveillance talks
A slew of military, VIP and commercial jets touched down in the DPRK, including Wonsan, as the two states deepen ties
April 24, 2026
Major Russian airline says it has received OK to fly over North Korea
S7 Airlines confirms it operates two routes that cross through DPRK airspace, avoiding detours over China
April 16, 2026
Russian military jet makes second visit to North Korea in a week
Latest flight comes as DPRK prepares to open memorial to troops killed in Ukraine war
April 13, 2026
Russian military jet lands in North Korea for first time since February
Flight comes amid cooperation over Ukraine war and preparations for Day of the Sun celebrations in Pyongyang
April 7, 2026
Lee expresses ‘regret’ to North Korea after drone probe implicates officials
ROK president criticizes ‘reckless actions’ of intel employee and soldiers referred to prosecutors over drone incursions
April 6, 2026
