EASA CZIB 2025-01 R2
Airspace of the Russian Federation
Summary
The document titled Airspace of the Russian Federation is a safety information bulletin addressing risks for air operators flying in Russian airspace west of longitude 60° East, including the FIRs of Moscow, Rostov-na Donu, Sankt-Petersburg, Yekatarinburg, and Samara. It highlights the risk of civil aircraft being unintentionally targeted due to ongoing conflict and activation of Russian air defence systems, as well as GNSS spoofing and jamming in conflict zones. The bulletin applies to EASA operators and third-country operators authorized by EASA under TCO authorizations.
What Changed
This document extends the validity of the safety information bulletin until 31 July 2026 without changes to its content. It continues to emphasize the high risk of operating in the affected Russian airspace due to military activities and limited airspace management proficiency by the Russian authorities.
Why It Matters
This bulletin is critical for aviation professionals as it identifies significant safety risks in Russian airspace that could affect flight operations, including potential misidentification and targeting of civil aircraft. Operators must be aware of these risks to ensure flight safety, maintain regulatory compliance, and avoid incidents like the Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243 event. It also highlights the challenges posed by GNSS interference, impacting navigation and operational reliability.
What To Do
Affected air operators are strongly recommended to avoid operating in the specified Russian airspace west of longitude 60° East at all altitudes and flight levels until at least 31 July 2026. Operators should continuously monitor updates from Russian aeronautical publications, the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones, and guidance from their national authorities to stay informed of any changes in risk or airspace status.
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