War in Ukraine and air transport
IATA Director General, Willie Walsh has unequivocally condemned the war saying: “I am appalled by the unlawful invasion of Ukraine by Russia and stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people under siege.” The war in Ukraine has affected aviation in many ways. First, it is helpful to understand pre-war Ukrainian and Russian traffic. -Ukraine accounts […]
Delta contributes more than $1M to Ukraine relief, opens giving channels for customers
Delta Air Lines has contributed $1 million to the American Red Cross and Global Red Cross Movement in support of humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine, which are delivering needed supplies, first aid training, evacuation assistance and more. Now through July 31, 2022, SkyMiles Members can join Delta in supporting people affected by the Ukraine crisis […]
ICAO Council condemns violation of territorial integrity and airspace of Ukraine
The 36 States composing the ICAO Council discussed (last friday) the situation unfolding in Ukraine, during a scheduled meeting of the ICAO Governing Body’s 225th Session. A representative of Ukraine also participated in the Council meeting on the basis of the State’s stake in the situation. The topic was considered by the Council on the […]
FAA permits airlines to resume flights to three Ukraine airports
The FAA has modified areas in Eastern Ukraine that are off-limits to US airlines and their foreign codeshare partners, citing a stabilization in security conditions in the region. The directive, which will remain in effect until October 2020, will open up takeoffs and landings at three Ukrainian international airports, as well as flights over four […]
ICAO accident investigation team begins Ukraine assistance mission
Accident investigation experts from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) arrived in the Ukraine over the weekend to begin assisting their Ukrainian counterparts with the official accident investigation into the loss of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. The ICAO experts are in the State to provide guidance on relevant aspects of the Convention on International Civil […]
