The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a new conflict zone information bulletin (CZIB) for Russian airspace.
This new CZIB will replace and broaden the scope of current regulations regarding Russian airspace. It advises carriers against operating within “affected Russian airspace” at all flight levels. This new recommendation also applies to foreign air carriers that have received safety authorisation from the EASA
It advises against operating within Russian airspace west of longitude 60° East, at all flight levels. This covers a portion of the country, covering areas such as Moscow and St. Petersburg.
The EASA noted that the revised guidance regards ongoing conflict in the region, following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The EASA in a statement said that “incidents have occurred in airspace not closed by the Russian Federation during drone attacks or activation of air defence systems, posing a high risk to operators”, citing the recent crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243 on December 25, 2024.
The recommendation is valid until July 31, 2025, and can be reviewed early, adapted or withdrawn subject to security and safety assessments.
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