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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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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