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Russian Airline Aeroflot Suspends Unvaccinated Pilots

The pilots’ labor union complained to Aeroflot CEO Mikhail Poluboyarinov of discrimination.

Russian Helicopter Looted at Kabul Airport – Airline

Unidentified individuals looted the Mil Mi-8MTV helicopter two days after Kabul fell to the Taliban and the Afghan government fled the country.

3 Dead After Russian Military Transport Plane Prototype Crashes Near Moscow

Russian investigators have launched a criminal investigation over a violation of safety measures.

All 18 on Missing Russian Plane Found Alive in 'Miracle'

The Russian An-28 passenger plane with 17 people on board had gone missing on a flight in the Siberian region of Tomsk.

Russian Passenger Derails Flight By Opening Emergency Exit Before Takeoff

The Moscow-Antalya flight's air conditioning reportedly malfunctioned as passengers sat in the cabin for two hours.

All 28 Bodies Found From Far East Russia Plane Crash

The An-26 disappeared en route from the Kamchatka peninsula’s main city to the coast.

aviation corruption

Russia Detains Senior S7 Airlines Staff for Selling Pilot Jobs – Reports

The pilots are accused of taking bribes in exchange for employing pilots of Russia’s first medium-haul Airbus A320neo planes.

politicized flyover

Belarus Flight Ban 'Not in Airlines' Interests' – Ryanair

Belarus sparked global outrage and a ban on its airspace when it diverted a Ryanair flight and detained an opposition campaigner and his girlfriend.

Russia to Resume U.K. Flights, Extend Turkey Ban

Russian authorities are permitting direct flights with eight countries starting June 10

'UNAVOIDABLE MISHAP'

Kremlin: Russia-EU Flight Disruptions Are ‘Technical’

Russia denies tit-for-tat motive behind some EU flights being cancelled.

Russia Says EU's Belarus Flight Ban 'Endangers' Passengers

Russia's Foreign Ministry has attacked the EU's response to the Ryanair flight diversion as "completely irresponsible."

EU Cuts Air Links With Belarus Over Forced Plane Landing

Belarus has sparked international outrage by intercepting a Ryanair flight carrying wanted reporter Roman Protasevich.

'temporarily dangerous'

Russia Blocks Flights Over Black Sea, Crimea Amid Military Drills

The notice comes amid high tensions between Moscow and the West over Russia’s military buildup and renewed clashes in eastern Ukraine.

grounded flight

Boeing 777 With Engine Trouble Makes Emergency Landing in Moscow

The emergency landing comes days after another model rained down engine debris over the United States.

Russian Mid-Air Collision Kills Three

Two light aircraft crashed into each other near St. Petersburg, with one landing safely.

Russia to Debut ‘Flight to Nowhere’

Cooped-up passengers looking to recreate the travel experience will be able to spend 1.5 hours in the air from Moscow to Moscow.

Russian Airspace Overhaul Causes 100 Flight Cancellations

The overhaul resulted in outdated flight charts and databases for western Russia.

it's a bird, it's a plane

Russian Airline Blamed for Phallic Flight Path – Report

Pobeda initially said its pilots were likely showing support for the national football team captain after his private masturbation video leaked.

Russia to Resume Flights With Britain, Turkey, Tanzania From Aug. 1

Russia has not yet reopened its borders to all foreigners, however.

TAKE OFF, ALMOST

Russia Will Begin Lifting International Flight Restrictions

Russia could reopen to tourists from countries where the coronavirus is in decline from July 15.

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