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Articles with tag "Airlines"

new realities

Russian Airlines Invited to Launch Flights to North Korea – Reports

A Rosaviatsia delegation visited counterparts in North Korea last week to discuss the expansion of air traffic between the two countries, Kommersant reported...
air disruption

Cyberattack on Russian Air Booking System Sparks Flight Delays

Russia's flagship airline Aeroflot said the denial-of-service attack resulted in numerous flight delays at Moscow airports.
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soaring expenses

Russian Airlines Bear Costs of Flights Rerouted By Drone Strikes – RBC

An extra hour of flight time costs about $8,000 for a typical Boeing 737-800 in the low-budget airline Pobeda’s fleet, according to analysts.
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closed terminals

Flurry of Drone Attacks on Moscow Disrupts Russians' Summer Travel

The drone incidents, which authorities blame on Kyiv, are the latest impact of Moscow’s 18-month war on Ukraine on ordinary Russians.
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busy hangars

Russian Airlines Import $1.2Bln Worth of Western Parts Despite Sanctions – Reuters

The actual value of the imports is likely higher as calculations only accounted for direct shipments to Russian airlines and their maintenance units.
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grounded

Hundreds of Russian Tourists Stranded in Turkey After Planes Break Down

Russian authorities said 410 people have been stuck in Turkey for at least 48 hours after multiple flights were canceled.
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risk assessment

Turkmenistan Halts Moscow Flights Amid Drone Attacks

Turkmenistan Airlines will instead perform flights to and from the city of Kazan, located some 800 kilometers east of Moscow.
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unexpected guests

Foreigners Stranded in Russia’s Remote Far East as U.S.-Bound Flight Makes Emergency Landing

“When they were landing, they felt the plane hitting a hole [in the runway] — that was their first impression of Magadan,” the region's governor...
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mixed reception

First Direct Flight from Russia Lands in Georgia After 4-Year Hiatus

The plane's arrival was met by protesters carrying Georgian and Ukrainian flags, as well as signs condemning “occupant” and “terrorist” Russia...
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airworthy concerns

Alarm Over Russian Airlines Flying Expired Spare Parts

Russian airlines performed 2,000 flights on Western aircraft with expired parts last year, federal transportation authorities said.
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News Analysis

Lifting of Russia Flight, Visa Restrictions Deepens Georgia’s Geopolitical Dilemma

Analysts say Russia may be seeking to further drive a wedge between Georgia and the West — putting Tbilisi’s delicate balancing act to the test.
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Crushing Sanctions

Russian Airlines Ask Employees to Report Fewer Aircraft Malfunctions – Proekt

Air carriers face mounting problems with aircraft maintenance after being cut off from supplies of spare parts and software updates. 
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South Caucasus

Timetable Glitch Forces Vnukovo Airport to Deny Return of Direct Flights to Georgia

Russia banned direct flights to Georgia in 2019 following protests in Tbilisi against a Russian MP's plan to address parliament.
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risk of seizure

Aeroflot Poised to Return to Kazakhstan Despite Legal Risks

Russia’s largest airline, Aeroflot, is poised to resume regular scheduled flights to Kazakhstan, despite a substantial chunk of its fleet being at...
troubled skies

Sanctioned Russian Aviation Sector Hit By Slew of Incidents in New Year

Russia's aviation sector, among the industries hardest-hit by Western sanctions over Ukraine, has suffered a number of incidents in the first days...
travel sidelined

World Airline Body Calls for Post-War Return to Russian Airspace

Western airlines should prepare to return to Russian airspace when the war in Ukraine has ended, the head of the global airline trade group said Tuesday...
closed trial

Russia Jails Ex-Aeroflot Agent 13 Years for Treason

A Russian court has sentenced a former manager at Russian flagship airline Aeroflot’s British office to 13 years in prison for treason, state media...
dismantled planes

Sanctions-Hit Russia Starts Stripping Aircraft for Parts – Reuters

Western sanctions have cut Russian airlines off from foreign equipment and servicing they heavily rely on.
'deliberately false'

Diverted Ryanair Flight Investigation Concludes Belarus 'Unlawful'

Belarusian authorities arrested a dissident journalist and his partner who were on the diverted flight, sparking global outrage.
No-fly zone

Russia Restricts Pilot Exodus Following Mass Layoffs – Kommersant

Russia’s aviation authorities decline to verify pilots' licenses to foreign counterparts as part of standard procedure.
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