Regulations and Government
Regulations pose challenges for foreign operators in Russia
Because there are few business jets registered in Russia, almost all business jets flying into the nation are foreign-registered and therefore subject to t

Because there are few business jets registered in Russia, almost all business jets flying into the nation are foreign-registered and therefore subject to the rules governing foreign aircraft.

The nation has longstanding rules limiting flights over specific areas. In fact, a 1921 decree of the Council of Public Commissaries says, “The Revolutionary War Council is being asked to forbid or to limit strongly flights over certain zones.” Two years ago, however, Russian airspace lost its military status and became flexible, meaning that although the airspace is now primarily civil, the military takes over during periods of training or war.