Russian plan to ban foreign carriers may be 'symbolic' gesture
Kremlin plans to prohibit non-Russian containerships calling at the country’s ports will add further stress ...
By Alex Lennane
Russia is hoping to develop ties with African countries, including in airfreight, but has concerns that its aircraft might be seized.
Its aviation authority said that, following Canada’s decision to seize Volga-Dnepr’s An-124, it wanted reassurances from countries that Russian airlines would be able to operate in Africa, receive ground handling support and refuelling. RusTourismNews reports.
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