Regulation
Despite improvements to its legal framework, Russia’s aviation regulatory practices remain far from efficient [...]
Komiaviatrans’ international flights are banned
Restrictions imposed on Russian regional airline allegedly because of its unstable financial standing [...]
Russia’s Saratov Airlines abandons all plans for a re-launch
Shut down operator claims Russian aviation regulator “consciously forced” it to give up its attempts to re-start operations [...]
Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines flies to EU
Following its EASA recognition as a Third Country Operator, SCAT has launched services to Vilnius and has plans for 14 new European routes [...]
Grounded Saratov Airlines files application for a new AOC
Russian carrier refuses to give up on its attempt to re-launch its business [...]
Russian aviation authorities impose restrictions on another airline
Regardless of a restricted AOC, freight carrier Sky Gates is continuing with its business development plans [...]
US regulator demands that Russian freight air carriers file comprehensive reports
Aeroflot, ABC and Yakutia are being forced by the US DoT to file data for each flight [...]
Russia’s Saratov Airlines is shut down for ‘non-compliance’
Rosaviatsiya, Russia’s aviation authority, rescinds the airline’s AOC [...]
Saratov Airlines forced to suspend operations
Russian regional airline instructed by Rosaviatsiya to close down ticket sales from the end of this month [...]
Russian authorities impose tougher restrictions on western aircraft
New regulations will effect those Russian organisations with more than 50 per cent of government participation [...]
Russia and Uzbekistan approved flights from Zhukovsky
This airport outside Moscow will now handle flights to Uzbek cities of Karshi and Nukus [...]
Russia allows US carriers to continue overflying its territory
But official negotiations on this issue has been postponed [...]
Russia, Tajikistan waive bilateral restrictions on air connection
Four additional routes between the two countries have been approved for the summer season [...]
Russia, Uzbekistan fail to agree mutually acceptable air services
Tashkent refused to consider Zhukovsky as an additional destination; Moscow responded by denying access to Sochi and Vladivostok [...]
Aeroflot to revoke elite status benefits for disruptive, unruly passengers
Increasing examples of unruly behavior forces Russia’s national carrier to act [...]
Russia to create international accident investigation agency
The new organization, alternative to the existing Interstate Aviation Committee, may be established at the coming session of the Eurasian Economic Union in April 2018 [...]
Azur Air’s certificate restricted over flight delays
The charter airline is to rectify the problem by March 20, or it may have to cease operations [...]
Russian government to cancels VAT on flights to Far East
The legal framework should be introduced by March 1, 2018 [...]
New regulations to kick in for Russian charter flights
The changes are aimed at protecting travelers [...]
Georgia’s Myway Airlines resumes certification process
Backed by Chinese investor the carrier has already received two Boeing 737-800s [...]
Russian government releases regulatory plan for passenger aviation business
The Transport Ministry proposes monitoring how airlines meet their liabilities to vendors [...]
Russia mulls waiving VAT on locally registered foreign-made airliners
The idea is to put an end to the practise of having aircraft registered abroad [...]
Russian government to restrict purchase of foreign-built airliners
This effort is expected to foster development of Russian aerospace industry. [...]
Russia ponders return of import duties on Western-built airliners
This measure is intended to protect local aircraft programs [...]
Comlux KZ gains access to Europe
This happened after the Kazakstan bizav carrier was authorized as a Third Country Operator [...]
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk airport cleared for superheavy jets
The move is to facilitate cargo transportation in this Russia's Far East region. [...]
Ukraine and EU align aviation safety standards
Ukraine’s aviation authorities has entered into a three-year project with EASA [...]
Russia clears H135 for lower operating temperature
The Russian Aviation Register lowered the minimum operating temperature of the helicopter to -35°С, bringing it in line with the EASA certificate. [...]
Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Civil Aviation Committee resigns
Beken Seidakhmetov has played a leading role in removing Kazakh airlines out of Europe's black list. [...]
Russia looking to put Western-built aircraft on national register
Most of the aircraft operated in Russia are currently listed on the Bermudan register [...]
Russian airlines will need 2,000 new aircraft by 2035
The government hopes to meet with demand with locally made models. [...]
Israel refuses to consider Zhukovsky as non-Moscow airport
This disrupts plans of Russian carriers to launch flights to Tel-Aviv. [...]
FATA removes restrictions to Dexter’s AOC
The resolution became effective after Dexter had been enlisted in the renewed list of airlines eligible for government subsidies [...]
St Petersburg leads the way in Russia’s flight altitude switch
From February, aircraft have taken off and landed from Russia’s fourth busiest passenger airport using the QNH standard. [...]
Azerbaijan lifts customs duties on aircraft components
The measure is taken in advance of the launch of Antonov An-178 assembly in this Caucasian country. [...]
Two Russian regional airlines’ AOCs cancelled
Aviation authorities revoked air operator certificates of Pioneer Airlines and Buryatia Airlines due to serious violations of safety regulations [...]
Russian government allocates $55.6 million for medevac services
Locally built Ansat helicopters to be used as air ambulances in more than third of the country’s regions [...]
Grozny Avia’s AOC suspended
Russia's aviation authorities allow the carrier nine months to clear its financial hurdles [...]
St. Petersburg asks for 72 visa-free hours for air travelers
This measure may boost the passenger traffic of the city’s Pulkovo airport [...]
Ukraine to harmonize aircraft certification system with EU standards
The agreement will facilitate European certification of aircraft designed by Ukraine’s famous Antonov planemaker [...]
Zhukovsky airport loses its only domestic flight
The airport failed to provide government subsidies for this route [...]
Russia’s authorities to change aerodrome rent fares
The new system will be based on how intensely an aerodrome is operated. [...]
Ukraine to introduce import duties on regional aircraft
This measure is expected to support national aircraft industry [...]
Antonov An-148/158’s airframe will get reinforced
Revealed overstressed areas on the fuselage skin and outer rings of one of the formers made Ukraine’s aviation authorities come up with airworthiness directive [...]
Russian authorities demand inspection of all Superjet 100s
Cracks in the lugs of the stabilizer upper and lower bracket attachment bands has been detected on at least six aircraft [...]
EASA certifies long-range Superjet 100
Sukhoi expects the approval will facilitate the aircraft’s sales to foreign customers [...]
First Russian company joins IATA’s Aviation Fuel Group
Gazpromneft-Aero can now take part in the development and approval of international aviation fuel industry standards [...]
Russian authorities predict air travel market to grow in 2017
Federal Air Transport Agency projects the number of passengers to return to 2015 level [...]
Russian authorities impose a restriction on Dexter’s AOC
Federal Air Transport Agency says the air taxi operator may stop flying on January 20 unless it takes measures [...]
EU lifts ban for Kazakhstan airlines
The local carriers now can operate flights to the European destinations [...]