Tag: Moscow

Russian Defense Ministry Confirms Su-27 Crashed Near Moscow, Pilot Killed

Reading Time: < 1 minute Russia’s Defense Ministry has confirmed that a Su-27 fighter jet crashed in the Moscow region. Russia’s Defense Ministry confirmed reports on Thursday that a Su-27 fighter aircraft had crashed in the Moscow region. “On June 9 at 10:25 [local time, 07:35 GMT], a Su-27 belonging to the Russian Aerospace Forces crashed in the Moscow region […]

IATA Strengthening Russian Aviation with Global Standards

Reading Time: 2 minutes The International Air Transport Association (IATA) proposed an agenda to strengthen aviation in Russia based on the further implementation of global standards and best practices. A healthy aviation sector is vital for Russia—connecting the communities across the country’s vast land mass and proving vital trade and cultural links globally. “These are difficult times for Russian […]

Finland To Test Drones Along Russian Border

Reading Time: < 1 minute Finland plans to test drones along its frontier with Russia as an increasing number of asylum seekers from the Middle East and Africa cross the country’s Arctic border. Major Jussi Napola, of the Finnish border guard, said Helsinki intends to run the tests along its 833-mile (1,340-kilometer) border with Russia. “The plan is to test […]

Russian Refusal to Issue Visas to Carrier Violates Aviation Rules

Reading Time: < 1 minute Turkish Transport Minister Binali Yildirim said on Wednesday Russia’s refusal to issue visas to crew members working for budget carrier Pegasus was an “arbitrary” measure and violated international aviation rules. Istanbul-based Pegasus said on Tuesday it suspended flights to and from Russia until Jan. 13 after authorities in Moscow failed to give its crew visas. […]