How The Russia Ukraine War Impacted Regional European Aviation In 2022
Lots of news happened in Eastern European aviation this year, but the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated 2022.
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Lead Journalist - Central & South Eastern Europe - A background in economics and education gives Jakov the ability to translate complex subjects into easily digestible formats. Published in sources including Economics Today and Ex-Yu Aviation News, Jakov is regularly cited in leading publications including CAPA, TTG Italia, AIRportal.hu and a variety of regional publications, and even at Prime Minister’s Question in Croatian Parliament. His extensive knowledge of the Balkans and close relationship with the industry there brings an inimitable vision to our coverage in the region. Based in London, UK.
Lots of news happened in Eastern European aviation this year, but the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated 2022.
The economic, political, and aviation arguments in favor of national airlines and flag carriers, with examples from Europe.
Air Serbia has landed in Tianjin, China, as it becomes the only European airline to fly there.
A liquidity crisis is looming in Air Montenegro, but the state does not want to give the airline state aid because this is incompatible with EU rules.
Air Serbia is announcing new route launches in batches over the next two weeks.
The Croatian state will be making another capital injection into Croatia Airlines.
Air Serbia's newest A330 has landed in Belgrade.
Korean Air's A321neo interior reveals a new color scheme.
Sarajevo Airport is offering financial incentives for airlines to open a base there following the sudden departure of Wizz Air.
An Ilyushin Il-76 that was abandoned in Turkey 11 years ago is going to be auctioned next week.
Three out of Air Tanzania's four Airbus A220s are not flying at the moment.
Ryanair has six W-rotations in Zagreb Airport this winter because this Lauda Europe A320 base operates from Friday to Monday only.
Air Serbia will start flying to Tianjin from Belgrade on 9th December, complementing Hainan's flights from Belgrade to Beijing.
Hundreds of flights were delayed, dozens were cancelled, and a handful were diverted after Spain closed parts of its airspace yesterday.
Wizz Air closed its Sarajevo base this week, boosting capacity in nearby Tuzla where it lost its monopoly two days ago due to the arrival of Ryanair.
Air Serbia will soon receive its second A330, again with a special livery.
Air Serbia and Turkish Airlines will offer as many as six daily flights between Istanbul and Belgrade next summer.
A UK woman wanted to bury her husband's ashes in Walt Disney World in Florida, but her plans failed after Virgin Atlantic lost her luggage.
This is the full story behind Air Montenegro's 2022 loss, with an analysis of key circumstances that led to it.
An easyJet flight heading from Stansted to Amsterdam was the subject of a bomb threat last night.