All Ukraine crisis articles – Page 4
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NewsRussian fleets left in regulatory limbo as Bermuda suspends airworthiness approval
Bermuda’s civil aviation regulator has suspended all certificates of airworthiness of aircraft operating in Russia under the bilateral agreement between the two sides. The suspension entered effect just before 13 March. Large numbers of civil aircraft operating in Russia are held on the Bermuda registry, and the bilateral ICAO agreement ...
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Embraer has enough titanium to weather short-term disruption
Russia’s war against Ukraine has left Embraer concerned about long-term supply of titanium, though the airframer has enough of the metal stockpiled to support up to two years of production.
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Opinion
Airlines fret about demand tipping point as costs rise everywhere
There are few things that airlines have been more confident about in recent months than the ‘pent-up’ demand for air travel that would drive the Covid-19 recovery.
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Opinion
Airpower lessons for Beijing from Russia’s Ukraine invasion
Russia’s failure to achieve aerial supremacy over Ukraine holds lessons for China should it attempt to seize Taiwan by force.
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China refuses to supply aircraft parts to Russia: reports
China has reportedly refused to supply Russia with aircraft parts, amid a growing list of sanctions — mostly from Western countries — imposed over the invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.
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Russian draft transport legislation could complicate return of leased fleet
Russia’s transport ministry has drafted new legislation outlining conditions for returning leased aircraft to foreign lessors, including approval from a government committee. The proposed legislation also states that payments between lessors and lessees will be carried out in Russian currency – the rouble, which has sunk in value against the ...
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US rejects transfer of Polish fighter jets to Ukraine
The US Department of Defense has ruled out transferring 23 Polish MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, calling the idea “high-risk” and fearing it could raise tensions in the region.
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US government explores logistics of Polish fighter jet transfer to Ukraine
The US government is speaking to its NATO allies about an offer by the government of Poland to transfer some of its fighter jets to Ukraine, as the back-and-forth on the transaction continues.
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Analysis
How will increased debt change the airline industry?
As airlines emerge from Covid-19 and into cost pressures exacerbated by war in Europe, they face a years-long effort to pay down the debt accumulated to survive the challenges
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Global air cargo markets already disrupted by Ukraine conflict: IATA
Global air cargo markets are already feeling the effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to IATA, although it is too soon to assess the depth of the impact.
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Pentagon slaps down Polish MiG-29 jet offer to Ukraine
The US Department of Defense (DoD), taken by surprise by Poland’s announcement that it would offer its RAC MiG-29 fleet to Ukraine via a formal transfer to the USA in Germany, says the plan is “not…tenable” and “raises serious concerns”.
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CAE halts training and support for Russian carriers
Canadian flight training company CAE has suspended services and training to Russian airlines and aircraft operators amid that country’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.
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Poland offers MiG-29 fighters for use by Ukraine, wants used US jets in return
Poland has offered its entire RAC MiG-29 fleet to the USA – to pass on to Ukraine to aid in its defence against Russia’s invasion – in exchange for used fighter jets, and encourages other NATO allies to do the same.
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United suspends routes between USA and India
United Airlines has suspended several flights between the USA and India due to the ongoing crisis in eastern Europe.
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Boeing stops buying Russian titanium
Boeing will no longer purchase titanium from Russia, a move coming as Western companies face increased pressure to cut Russian ties following that country’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Aeroflot suspends virtually all international flights from 8 March
Aeroflot is suspending all its international flights with the exception of its Belarus services from tomorrow following further airspace restrictions impacting Russian operators.
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USA, Poland discuss replenishing Ukrainian air force
The US government is in active discussions with Poland related to the transfer of combat aircraft to Ukraine’s beleaguered air force, but continues to rule out a Ukrainian no-fly zone.
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Sanctions on Russia could ensnarl business aviation companies
New Western sanctions against Russia could reverberate deep in the business aviation industry, potentially ensnarling aircraft brokers, lessors, maintenance providers and other companies, say legal experts and aerospace analysts.
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CargoLogicAir unaffected by UK’s Russian airline ban
London-based freighter specialist CargoLogicAir is unaffected by the UK government’s decision to prohibit Russian carriers from its airspace.
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Air Baltic exits Russian market indefinitely
Latvian carrier Air Baltic has decided to withdraw from serving Russia “until further notice” as it steps up its strategic response to the military action in Ukraine.
