Iran partially reopens airspace for civilian traffic
Iran has partially reopened the airspace, closed since February 28, for civilian traffic, a source in the Middle East’s air navigation services said.
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Moscow and Baku are negotiating to expand air travel - Alexey Overchuk
Alexey Overchuk announced talks between Russia and Azerbaijan on expanding the air travel network.
FUNSUN launches charter flights to Antalya from Grozny for first time
This summer, charter flights from six Russian cities to Antalya will be included into the flight schedule. FUN&SUN is introducing these charter services in partnership with AZUR air.
Armenia to close airspace in early May
Armenia's airspace will be closed for several days in early May, when Yerevan hosts the European Political Community (EPC) summit.
Azerbaijan to develop green initiatives in aviation
ICAO and Azerbaijan agreed to support green aviation initiatives to be implemented in Azerbaijan
Aeroflot to launch flights to Antalya from Perm
This summer, Aeroflot will introduce direct flights connecting Perm and Antalya. The airline intends to operate two flights per week.
Russian Defense Ministry military transport aircraft crashes in Crimea
The crash site of the An-26 military transport aircraft has been found with 29 people dead, including 23 passengers and six crew members, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
Direct flight to connect Saratov and Batumi
The Red Wings airline is set to introduce a new international flight for the start of the summer season, establishing a connection between Saratov and Batumi.
Indian tourists cancel Russian tours due to Iran
The conflict in the Middle East and the inability to transit through the Persian Gulf countries are forcing Indian tourists to cancel their trips to Russia
British Airways cancels Dubai flights until summer
British Airways has cancelled all flights into Dubai until at least June, in a sign the carrier expects disruption in the Gulf to carry on for months.
Qatar Airways plans to return to Russian aviation market
Qatar's largest airline, Qatar Airways, plans to resume direct flights to Russia as early as the end of March. Its schedule already includes a direct flight from Doha to Moscow, scheduled for March 29.
Iran extends airspace closure until Eid Al-Fitr
Iranian authorities decided to extend the flight ban in the country's airspace for another week
Georgia evacuates over 500 compatriots from Middle East
The Prime Minister of Georgia announced the successful evacuation of more than 500 Georgian citizens from the Middle East. He specified that their return home was facilitated through special flights arranged by the government.
Lufthansa suspends flights to Dubai until end of March
German airline Lufthansa has suspended flights to Dubai until the end of the month due to military conflict in the region. KLM previously suspended service to Dubai as well.
Flights to Nakhchivan resume
AZAL resumed flights to Nakhchivan from Baku on March 9. Four flights in each direction are scheduled for Monday.
1,000 Azerbaijani citizens request evacuation from Iran
490 are ready to leave the UAE, 220 - Saudi Arabia, 200 - Qatar, 23 - Bahrain, and 26 - Kuwait
Last evacuation flight from Muscat arrives in Tbilisi
The last special flight organized to evacuate Georgian citizens from the Middle East has arrived in Georgia from Oman.
Russia-Israel flights canceled until March 10
Flights from Israel have been canceled until March 10, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev said at the meeting of President Vladimir Putin with Cabinet ministers.
Over 250 flights cancelled between Russia and Middle East
The airspace of ten countries in the Middle East was closed since February 28 and more than 250 flights to and from Russia were canceled during that period, Russia's Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov said.
Utair Airlines to begin flights from UAE
Utair has begun repatriating Russian citizens from the UAE, with the first aircraft will depart for Moscow today.