EU Issues Dire Warning About Russian Airspace

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.
European Union Issues Another Warning Over Russian Airspace Flights
The latest conflict zone warnings came after the shooting down of an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190 in December 2024.
Airlines face 'high risk' flying over Russia: EU agency
PARIS: 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 on Friday (Jan 10).
Non-European airlines should not fly in western Russia airspace: EU
The warning was for third-country operators authorized by EASA, given that Russian airspace has been closed to European Union airlines.
‘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 Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan.
EASA Issues Urgent Alert on Russian Airspace
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has issued a warning to non-European airlines against flying over western Russia due to risks posed by air defense systems. This follows a deadly crash of an Azerbaijani plane,
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.
Russia Slams EU Aviation Warnings As 'Asburd'
Russia's aviation agency Rosaviatsia on Friday slammed its EU counterpart as "absurd" for warning that flying over Russia posed a "high risk" to civilian flights, two weeks after Azerbaijan accused Russia of hitting a passenger jet.
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,
Azerbaijan Airlines crash prompts EU to warn against flights over Russia
Russia and its four flight information regions (FIRs) to a list of potentially dangerous airspaces for civilian aircraft. According to the agency, the decision aims to "ensure maximum flight safety amid the ongoing full-scale war Russia is waging against Ukraine.
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