The German TV channel ARD, citing its own sources, reported on the night of February 26-27 about the EU’s plans for Russia. So, according to the publication, the association of European countries is going to completely close the airspace for Russian aircraft in connection with the outbreak of the Russian war in Ukraine.
In addition, the EU is considering options for tougher measures. Recall that Brussels has already introduced several packages of sanctions against Russia. But the most serious and tangible for the tourism and aviation industry is the ban on the supply and leasing of imported aircraft, as well as their insurance and maintenance.
The fact of the closure of European airspace is another blow. Great Britain has become the flagship of this process. Following her, the countries of Eastern Europe announced a ban on flights of Russian aircraft over their territory: Poland, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovenia.
Late yesterday, the aviation departments of Germany and Finland supported the closure of airspace for Russian aircraft and ordered to prepare for this.