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EU aviation safety regulator advises against flying over Russia until end of July
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has recommended that airlines should not use Russian airspace for flights due to the risk of war-related incidents. The recommendation is valid until 31 July 2025 but may be revised earlier if necessary.
Europe's aviation regulator issues new warning for Russian airspace
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency issued a new alert on Thursday warning non-European carriers not to fly within western Russia airspace due to the risk of being unintentionally targeted by its air defence systems.
Europe Warns Airlines on Russia Airspace After Azeri Plane Crash
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency warned airlines to steer clear of several cities in Russia following the fatal crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet that was likely shot down by Russian forces.
Airlines Face 'High Risk' Flying Over Russia: EU Agency
The downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines airplane shows that flying over Russia poses a "high risk" to civilian flights amid the war in Ukraine, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency said Friday.
Russia's St Petersburg airport suspends flights to ensure safety, aviation watchdog says
Russia's Pulkovo airport in St Petersburg temporarily halted flight arrivals and departures from 7:45 a.m. (0445 GMT) on Saturday to ensure the safety of civilian aircraft, Russia's aviation watchdog Rosaviatsia said.
Airlines warned to avoid western Russian airspace over the risk of being shot down
The European Aviation Safety Agency issued a bulletin warning airlines against flying over western Russia due to the risk of being shot down.
EU issues new alert for planes flying in Russian airspace
The crash, which killed 38 people, is believed to have been caused by Russian air defenses firing at Ukrainian drones. "The ongoing conflict following the Russian invasion of Ukraine poses the risk of civil aircraft being unintentionally targeted in the airspace of the Russian Federation due to possible civil-military coordination deficiencies,
EASA Issues Warning About Risks of Flying Over Russia
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued new safety recommendations concerning Russian airspace. According to the announcement, EASA advises against any flight operations, regardless of altitude,
Russia's Ailing Commercial Aviation Hit by Spate of Engine Failures
Rosaviatsia, Russia's Federal Agency for Air Transport, has tried to address the issue of maintaining passenger aircraft by ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces launch fresh drone assault as Trump says Putin wants to meet him
The Kremlin has welcomed a meeting with US president-elect Donald Trump just days after he claimed Vladimir Putin wanted to ...
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New EASA guidelines aim to reduce number of Asian airlines' flights across Russia - Federal Air Transport Agency
MOSCOW. Jan 10 (Interfax) - The new guidelines of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on flying to Russia are part of the sanctions policy and aim to reduce the number of transit flights ...
Azerbaijani anger over plane crash grows, in deepening schism with Russia
In the crash’s aftermath, Azerbaijan has unleashed rare and stinging criticism of Russia, with the country’s president saying ...
Ukraine Targets Strategic Bomber Fuel Supplies In Long-Range Strike On Russia
Russian authorities have declared a state of emergency in the Volga River port city of Engels as a huge fire, caused by a ...
‘Don’t Fly Over Russia, Else Putin…’: EU Aviation Agency Warns Civilian Flights | Azerbaijan Crash
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has warned airlines against flying over Russia due to the high risks posed by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The warning follows the deadly crash of an ...
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EDF colonel: Ukraine demonstrated Russia's ineptitude with new Kursk attack
With its new attack in Kursk Oblast, Ukraine has demonstrated Russia's inability to recapture the region, said Col. Ants ...
Russian Strategic Oil Depot Still Burning Over 24 Hours After Attack
According to state-run Ukrainian outlet United24, Engels-2 is one of only two airfields to house Russia's Tu-160 bombers, reportedly employed in Russia's combined aerial attack on Ukraine in ...