EU airlines have been hit hard by European sanctions against Russia, the aviation sector is struggling with rising operating costs, the combination of anti-Russian sanctions and flight closures are forcing airlines to re-route and cancel flights, in line with the draft resolution of the Council of Ministers European Parliament.
EP resolutions are not binding, but European countries listen to the views of MEPs.
“The maximum required extension of the route for aircraft to fly in the airspace of Russia and Belarus is 3-4 hours one way. This leads to refueling problems, longer crew hours, which are not foreseen by EU legislation, the statement said. Document design.
The EP also pointed to possible interruptions in the supply of titanium in the near future, the main producers of which are Russia and Ukraine. MEPs recalled that this metal is used in the production of aircraft, reports RIA Novosti.
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