On the resumption of regular flights

Interstate Council on Civil Aviation and Use of Airspace (Interstate Council) and Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) welcome the decision of governments of the Russian Federation, Republic of Belarus, Republic of Kazakhstan and Republic of Kyrgyzstan on the resumption of regular flight operations. Taken decisions were the result of measures developed and implemented by states to protect citizens during air transportation under pandemic conditions.

It should be noted that the issues of resumption of flights between the contracting states of the Interstate Agreement on Civil Aviation and Airspace Use were widely discussed at our online conference in July 2020. Following this conference, letters were sent to governments and aviation authorities with proposals for possible state support measures for the aviation industry, including the resumption of air traffic between states.

We express hope for the further resumption of air traffic between CIS states in development of the measures taken by governments to protect and ensure the safety of citizens.

The resumption of flight operations in the face of pent-up demand will support all civil aviation enterprises, including airlines, airports, air navigation services, and the tourism industry, which will face a decline in domestic traffic volumes during the autumn-winter period.

For their part, the Interstate Council and the IAC are ready to provide the necessary organizational support for a balanced and mutual opening of air traffic and other measures for performing regular flights.