Air France flights unauthorized to enter Russia once again
After several flights already had to be canceled the previous week between Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and…
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FR4978: all the holes in the story
On May 23, 2021, Ryanair flight 4978 was diverted on its way from Athens (ATH) to Vilnius (VNO).…
ICAO takes up investigation of Ryanair FR4978 forced diversion in Belarus
Following an emergency meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organization, the United Nations aviation agency, representatives from the…
“Bomb threat” email sent after Ryanair flight diverted by Belarus
The secure-email provider Proton Technologies said the “bomb threat” message used by Belarus to justify intercepting a Ryanair…
Unauthorized to bypass Belarus, Air France cancels flight to Moscow
Air France was forced to cancel a Paris-Moscow flight because the Russian authorities did not approve a new…
Flight intercepted in Belarus: ICAO holds emergency meeting
The International Civil Aviation Organization, the United Nations aviation agency, will hold an urgent meeting on May 27,…
Belavia flight denied access to Poland airspace
On May 26, 2021, the Belavia flight BRU869 from Minsk (MSQ) to Barcelona (BCN) had to turn back…
Ryanair flight diversion: Lukashenko gives his version
Following the outrage over the diversion of a Ryanair flight for the arrest of an opposition journalist on…
European airlines desert Belarusian airspace
Several airlines have already announced they would follow suit after European Union leaders demanded that they avoid overflying…
EU condemns hijacking, urges airlines to avoid overflight of Belarus
The European Council is urging all European airlines to avoid overflight of Belarus following the forced landing of…
Minsk Airport holds Lufthansa flight over “terrorism threat”
A Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) flight was delayed in Minsk due to the potential threat of a terrorist act.Passengers…
Belarus diverts Ryanair flight to arrest journalist, opposition reports
The Ryanair flight FR4978 from Athens, Greece, to Vilnius, Lithuania, diverted to Minsk in Belarus. The aircraft, a Boeing…
Belarusian government reveals reason behind pilot deaths in jet trainer crash
Belarusian government explained that two pilots died while trying to direct a damaged Yakovlev Yak-130 jet trainer away…
Belavia takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) announced the delivery of one new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft on long-term lease…
Belavia: staying afloat in the pandemic
For several years now Belarusian national carrier Belavia demonstrated good results, while expanding quickly. Igor Cherginets, Deputy General Director…
Lukashenko plane maintenance takes place despite union protest
A Boeing 737 of the governmental fleet of Alexander Lukashenko, Belarussia’s controversial leader, landed at Hamburg Airport (HAM)…