Airspace of the Russian Federation
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What to do
Affected air operators, including EASA and third-country operators authorized by EASA, should avoid operating within the specified Russian airspace west of longitude 60° East at all altitudes. They must continuously monitor updates from Russian aeronautical publications and the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones, and follow guidance from their national authorities. Compliance with these recommendations is valid until 31 January 2027 unless reviewed earlier.
Summary
The document titled Airspace of the Russian Federation is a safety information bulletin issued by EASA concerning the airspace west of longitude 60° East in Russia, including FIR Moscow, Rostov-na Donu, Sankt-Petersburg, Yekatarinburg, and Samara. It warns of significant risks to civil aviation due to the ongoing conflict following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, including potential targeting of civil aircraft by Russian air defence systems and GNSS spoofing or jamming. The bulletin applies to all aircraft operating at any altitude or flight level in the affected airspace.
What changed
This document extends the validity of the safety information bulletin until 31 January 2027 without any changes to its content. It continues to highlight the risks posed by military activities and air defence operations in the affected Russian airspace and maintains the recommendation against operating in this zone.
Why it matters
This bulletin is critical for aviation professionals as it highlights the high risk of operating in the specified Russian airspace due to potential misidentification and activation of air defence systems. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must consider these risks to ensure flight safety and regulatory compliance when planning routes that may intersect this airspace.
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