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March 3rd, 2022 3:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Biden Bans Russian Airlines From U.S. Airspace

Following President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, President Joe Biden said during Tuesday night's State of the Union address that the US will prohibit Russian aircraft from US airspace, joining a growing list of countries that have closed their skies to Russia. "Tonight, I'm announcing that we'll join our partners in cutting off American airspace to all Russian planes," Biden stated. When asked if the Biden administration had considered this... Read More

March 2nd, 2022 9:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

‘A Major Decline in Traffic’: Russia’s Private Jet Industry Has Already Been Hit by Sanctions

Just days after the European Union and the United Kingdom restricted their airspace to Russian-owned private aircraft, the number of departures from Russia has already decreased by 25%. Richard Koe of WingX, told Robb Report, "We've already noticed a huge decline in activity in just three days."  According to the Berlin-based corporation, business aviation traffic from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine—the three warring countries—has increased by 35% to 5,421 flights since... Read More

March 2nd, 2022 7:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Agreements With Russian Airline Partners Are Being Terminated by American Airlines

As part of the global response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, American Airlines has stopped its interline agreements with Aeroflot and S7 Airlines. Delta Air Lines has suspended its relationship with fellow SkyTeam member Aeroflot, prompting America’s move. The oneworld alliance includes American Airlines and S7 Airlines, which is headquartered in Novosibirsk. The suspension was announced by American Airlines on Tuesday. Given Aeroflot's SkyTeam membership and built-in relationship with Delta,... Read More

March 1st, 2022 3:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

Russian Airspace is now shut to Airlines from 36 Countries

Russia blocked its airspace to even more flights today, claiming it was a proportional response to the expanding list of penalties placed on it by governments across the world over its invasion of Ukraine. The use of Russia's airspace is currently prohibited for aircraft from 36 nations. 36 nations on the list The list of nations whose airlines are no longer permitted to access Russia's vast airspace was revised today... Read More

February 28th, 2022 5:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

SpiceJet to run special flight to Budapest to rescue stranded Indians

SpiceJet has stated that it will fly a special evacuating flight to Budapest, Hungary, to send home Indian people who have become stuck in Ukraine. For this unique trip, the airline will deploy a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The aircraft will fly from Delhi to Budapest, with a return flight through Kutaisi, Georgia. SpiceJet promises to fly additional evacuation flights and is in talks with concerned authorities. Earlier in the... Read More

February 28th, 2022 3:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

Russian Airline Aeroflot breached Canadian airspace: Report

Russian airline Aeroflot breached a prohibition on Russian planes accessing Canadian airspace on Sunday, according to Transport Canada, on the same day the restriction was enacted in reaction to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.  "We are aware that Aeroflot Flight 111 breached the earlier today's restriction on Russian planes utilising Canadian airspace," Transport Canada stated in a late-Sunday tweet. Flight 111 departs Miami, Florida for Moscow at 15:12 ET, according to... Read More

February 28th, 2022 3:04 PM 0 COMMENTS

Russian Airline Aeroflot will halt all flights to Europe beginning today

Following a restriction on flights to the United Kingdom, Russian airline Aeroflot has decided to halt all flights to Europe beginning Monday. Following the decision by numerous nations to restrict their airspace in protest of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the airline has decided to suspend all flights until further notice. Aeroflot was grounded by the UK Civil Aviation Authority earlier this month until further notice. "This means that Aeroflot will... Read More

February 27th, 2022 2:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

Russia Bans British Airways From Using Its Airports and Airspace

In a move to punish London for imposing a ban on the Russian airline Aeroflot, Russia has banned UK’s British Airways from landing at its airports or crossing its airspace. The ban took effect from yesterday. “A restriction was introduced on the use of Russian airspace for flights of aircraft owned, leased or operated by an organisation linked to or registered in the UK,” Rosaviatsiya, the Russian agency responsible for... Read More

February 26th, 2022 4:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

Manchester United Cancelled Russian Airline Aeroflot as a Sponsor

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Manchester United on Friday has announced its withdrawal of sponsorship rights from Russian Airline Aeroflot. After President Vladimir Putin's command to invade Ukraine, Russia's Aeroflot was banned from flying to the United Kingdom on Thursday. The UK Civil Aviation Authority announced that Aeroflot's foreign carrier permit has been suspended. “In light of events in Ukraine, we have withdrawn Aeroflot's sponsorship rights. We share the concerns of... Read More

February 25th, 2022 5:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

UK Bans Russian Airline Aeroflot From Its Airspace, Says PM Boris Johnson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the embargo on Aeroflot from British airspace, citing the sanctions as a response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. “Putin will never be able to wipe the blood of Ukraine from his hands," Johnson told Parliament. The British government announced it will put an asset freeze on some significant Russian banks, including state-owned VTB, Russia's second-largest bank, and prohibit major Russian corporations from raising funds in... Read More

February 24th, 2022 10:38 PM 0 COMMENTS

Austrian Airlines Anticipates Exceeding Their Pre-COVID Schedule this summer

Austrian Airlines is planned to offer over 1,300 flights per week to about 110 key European and long-haul destinations, owing to an expansion in capacity to accommodate pent-up demand in major tourism markets. As travel restrictions loosen across Europe, the spring and summer seasons will witness an increase in frequency and the debut of new routes in an effort to accommodate pent-up demand. The country's flag airline has revived all... Read More

January 27th, 2022 6:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Stocks of SpiceJet and IndiGo Hit New Low Amid Crude Oil Price Rise

Amid the rising crude oil prices, the shares of aviation companies hit a new low. IndiGo’s shares went down 7% to Rs 1,838.75. SpiceJet shares had hit a 52-week low at Rs 57.70, down 5%. The oil price reached $90 a barrel for the first time in seven years, the reason of which is attributed to tight supply and rising political tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Aviation companies are hit... Read More

January 3rd, 2022 10:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

India Opens Flights to Germany From January 19

German citizens interested in visiting India will soon be able to do so, as the governments of both nations have agreed to resume additional flights between the two countries beginning January 19, according to India’s flag carrier airline Air India. According to SchengenVisaInfo.com, this decision is part of the prior air bubble deal between Germany and India. Air India has also announced that, in addition to its regularly scheduled flights,... Read More

October 26th, 2021 3:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

Qatar Airways Will Operate Flights to Odesa from December 9

Qatar Airways has recently announced that it will soon start operating flights to Odesa, Ukraine on December 9, 2021. The airline will fly flights three times a week in the concerned route. Odesa will become the second destination for Qatar Airways in Ukraine. The airline will be using its state-of-the-art Airbus A320 which has over 12 seats in the Business Class and 120 in the Economy Class. Qatar Airways Group... Read More

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