Iran restores air traffic over whole of country
Iranian authorities have fully restored air traffic over the western part of the country, permitting transit flights across its whole territory now, the Iranian Civil Aviation Organization announced.
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AZAL adds fourth modern Airbus A320neo to its fleet
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has expanded its fleet with another state-of-the-art Airbus A320neo aircraft.
Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen named Europes most punctual airport
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport ranked first among Europe’s 20 busiest airports for on-time departures, the airport operator’s chief said.
Russia bans night flights to Iran
Russia's federal aviation agency Rosaviatsiya has banned night flights to Iranian airports between June 14 and June 24, during the window from 23:00 to 11:00 Moscow Time, the agency announced.
Georgian Airways launches regular flights between Tbilisi and Batumi
On June 25, Georgian Airways is set to launch regular flights connecting Tbilisi and Batumi, with four flights per week.
Georgia and Kyrgyzstan begin negotiations on launching direct flights
Officials from Georgia and Kyrgyzstan aim to establish a direct air service between Tbilisi and Bishkek, a subject raised during Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili's trip to the Kyrgyz capital.
2026 MAKS Air Show cancelled
MAKS and Hydroaviasalon are no longer on the list of exhibitions planned for 2026. The latter has been pushed back to 2027 and relocated to Gelendzhik.
Direct flights to connect Moscow and Jordanian resort of Aqaba
Direct flights will begin operating from Moscow to the Red Sea city of Aqaba in Jordan, with Russian tour operators prepared to purchase blocks of seats and expecting strong tourist demand.
US military helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz
An American AH-64 Apache helicopter gunship went down near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, but both crew members were rescued, The New York Times reported.
Russia-Turkey weekly flights set to top 1,000 in 2026
Speaking at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Russian Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin said more than 1,000 flights a week between Russia and Turkey were planned for 2026.
Russian aircraft could account for up to 100 percent of fleet - UAC
Russian-made aircraft are capable of accounting for more than 50% and even up to 100% of Russia’s aircraft fleet, United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of Rostec) CEO Vadim Badekha said.
Direct flights connect Baku, Ganja, and Tashkent for first time
FLYONE Asia has commenced scheduled services from Tashkent to Baku and Ganja.
AZAL resumes summer Ganja-St Petersburg flights
Flights will be performed every Saturday throughout the summer
AZAL resumes Baku-Nakhchivan flights
Flights between Baku and Nakhchivan are being restored by AZAL following a weather-related disruption.
Aeroflot to resume flights to Dubai from June 1
Aeroflot is resuming flights from Moscow to Dubai starting June 1, 2026, the carrier announced.
Baku and Bratislava to be connected by direct flights this fall
Direct flights will be launched between the capitals of Azerbaijan and Slovakia this year with the first flight taking place in October.
Iranian military aircraft may be in Pakistan and Afghanistan - report
Iran may have transferred military and civilian aircraft to Pakistan and Afghanistan to protect them from potential U.S. strikes, CBS News reported, citing sources.
Aeroflot bans power banks in checked baggage and overhead bins
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot made changes in the rules of carrying power banks on board of its aircraft, the airline’s press service informed.
KLM extends flight cancellations to Middle East
KLM has extended flight restrictions to the Middle East. Specifically, the airline will not operate flights to Dubai until the end of June.
Global aviation crisis signals more serious disruptions ahead - Dmitriev
The global aviation crisis caused by rising fuel prices and escalating tensions on the energy market is a precursor to more serious disruptions in other sectors, Russian Presidential Special Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries and CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev said.
