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Unexpected Turbulence

Second Moscow Airport Furloughs Staff as Passenger Numbers Tumble – Reports

Vnukovo’s year-on-year traffic has declined by 19 percent as countries close their airspace to Russian planes.

unconfirmed searches

Aeroflot Office Raided After Former Executive Calls for ‘War Sabotage’ – Report

Ex-deputy CEO Andrei Panov penned a column urging colleagues in Russia to derail the war effort.

Bermuda Suspends Licenses for Hundreds of Russian Aircraft

Aviation industry experts say the move jeopardizes Russia's ability to operate these aircraft.

sanctions fallout

Russia's Aeroflot Says Halting All Flights Abroad from March 8

"This recommendation is due to the very high risk of grounding or arrest of the aircraft of Russian companies abroad."

Russia Bans Airlines From 36 Countries

Moscow's statement came as Russian airlines are now unable to enter the airspace of the vast majority of European countries as well as Canada.

long way around

Finland, Denmark to Close Airspace to Russian Planes

"At today's meeting of EU ministers of foreign affairs we will push for an EU-wide ban," Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod said.

SANCTIONS RESPONSE

Poland, Czech Republic to Close Airspace to Russian Airlines – Reports

Poland and the Czech Republic are preparing to close their airspace to Russian airlines in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Moscow Bans British Airlines From Russian Airspace

Any aircraft that is owned, leased, operated or registered in the UK is now banned from Russia's skies, including those making transit flights.

INSURANCE HEADACHES

Ukraine Vows to Keep Airspace Open Despite Russia Threat

Air travel has already been disrupted to Ukraine as warnings of an imminent Russian invasion reach fever pitch.

Moscow Says U.S. Spy Plane Nearly Caused Mid-Air 'Catastrophe'

An Aeroflot flight reportedly had to dive to keep its distance from the reconnaissance aircraft.

Belarus Bans Iraq, Syria, Yemen Passengers Flying From Turkey

Belarus is under increasing pressure to stop what the EU calls "human trafficking" of migrants and refugees to the Polish border.

not on the list

Russia Not Among EU’s Sanctions Targets for Belarus Migrant Crisis – Brussels

Aeroflot issued a firm denial of helping migrants and refugees travel to Belarus after reports said the EU could sanction Russia's flagship airline.

punitive measures

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.

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