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Get the latest news and updates related to Belarus, a country in Eastern Europe, and its aviation industry, including airlines and airports.
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).…
2021-05-30
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…
2021-05-28
“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…
2021-05-27
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…
2021-05-27
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,…
2021-05-27
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…
2021-05-27
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…
2021-05-26
European airlines desert Belarusian airspace
Several airlines have already announced they would follow suit after European Union leaders demanded that they avoid overflying…
2021-05-26
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…
2021-05-25
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.…
2021-05-24
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…
2021-05-24
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…
2021-05-21
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…
2021-04-08
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…
2020-11-25
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)…
2020-10-22