A new Russian regulation requires, among other things, that operators of non-Russian-certified business aircraft obtain approval five days before their intended flights to or from the country, and that there is no “objection” determination by any of eight Russian airlines. However, according to the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), the rule was implemented on June 21 without clear guidance or processes in place.
EBAA has reached out to the Russian United Business Aviation Association (RUBAA), which initiated an emergency meeting with the Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation on June 26 to get clarification of the requirements. “The authorities were receptive to the arguments RUBAA put forward on behalf of the business aviation industry regarding flights to and from Russia,” said the EBAA. “The regulation will be looked at by the ministry but there is currently no date when or if any changes will take place.”
Aware that confusion about the new requirements might cause operational delays, the two associations said they "are continuously monitoring the situation and are working together with the authorities.” To this end, EBAA and RUBAA are organizing a Moscow Business Aviation Roundtable for operators on September 13 at Vnukovo-3 International Airport. “This and other topics will be discussed at length.”