Russian Airworthiness Certificates Suspended By EU Aviation Safety Agency

The EU safety agency also suspended certifications for products, parts, appliances, and flight simulation training devices.

Kimberly Johnson

Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 01:14 PM ET

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The restrictive measures prohibit providing technical assistance, goods or technology, "directly or indirectly, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia." [File Photo: Shutterstock]

Key Takeaways:

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has suspended airworthiness certificates for all Russian aircraft and certifications for Russian aviation entities as part of broader EU sanctions against Russia.
These restrictive measures prohibit technical assistance, goods, and technology from being provided to or used in Russia within the aviation sector, with all new and pending certifications on hold.
Additionally, other authorities like Bermuda have canceled airworthiness certificates for Russian-operated aircraft on their registries, and many aerospace companies are cutting ties with Russia.
Hundreds of Western-built leased aircraft, valued at approximately $13 billion, are stranded in Russia, raising concerns about potential confiscation and significant losses for the aviation market.

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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has suspended airworthiness certificates for all Russian aircraft, it announced in a new detailed account of restrictive measures aimed at Russia.

The aviation restrictions are part of the greater EU’s response against Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, which has prompted widespread economic sanctions and travel restrictions in recent weeks.