DHL Express also decided to impose sanctions against Russia

DHL Express, one of the world's largest logistics and cargo companies, has decided to impose sanctions on Russia.

DHL Express also participated in the sanctions imposed on Russia from various parts of the world after the Russia-Ukraine war. DHL Express, one of the most important transporters in the world, has decided not to accept shipments whose destination is Russia.

According to the information obtained; Parts, components, documents and miscellaneous shipments to Russia are rejected by DHL Express. It was reported that DHL Express, which took the aforementioned decision, would not accept shipments during the war

Boeing suspends support for Russian Airlines

While many countries continue to impose sanctions on Russia after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US aerospace giant Boeing has decided to impose sanctions against Russian airlines.

In a statement made by the US aerospace company Boeing, it was stated that the company will suspend its support to Russian airlines.

"We have suspended our main operations in Moscow and temporarily closed our office in Kiev, Ukraine. We are also suspending parts, maintenance and technical support services for Russian airlines. As the conflict continues, our teams are focused on ensuring the safety of our teammates in the region," Boeing said in a statement. ' he said

Aeroflot made a forced landing at Istanbul Airport!

The plane of the Russian airline company Aeroflot, making the Moscow-Verona flight, made a forced landing at Istanbul Airport.

The Aeroflot plane, which took off for the Italian city of Verona, was not allowed to enter the Greek airspace. Aeroflot aircraft, which had been circling in the air for a while, landed at Istanbul Airport

Russia closed its airspace to 36 countries

After Russia's attack on Ukraine, the Kremlin retaliated against the airspace decision taken by the EU countries. Russia closed its airspace to aircraft of 36 countries.

In the statement made by the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency ( Rosaviatsiya

), it was reported that in accordance with the norms of international law, European states responded to the closure of the airspace to Russian planes or the flights of civil planes registered in Russia.

In the statement, which stated that restrictions were imposed on airline companies of 36 countries, the countries whose Russian airspace was closed are listed as follows:

“Austria, Albania, England, Belgium, Bulgaria, British Virgin Islands, Great Britain, Hungary, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Denmark, (including Greenland, Faroe Islands) Jersey, Ireland, Iceland, Spain, Italy, Canada, Cyprus, Latvia , Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland, Croatia, Czechia, Sweden, Estonia” 

Singapore Airlines reports profit for the first time since the start of the pandemic

Singapore Airlines Group (SIA) posted a net profit of $85 million at the end of the third quarter for the first time since the start of the pandemic. This was thanks to the significant increase in air travel to and from Singapore in the October-December 2021 period, as well as continued strong demand and strong returns in the cargo market.

Singapore's initiation of Vaccinated Travel Route (VTL) regulations and subsequent developments, as well as the Group's immediate sale of all existing routes, whose travel bans have been lifted, resulted in meeting pending demands during the year-end travel period. The group carried 1.1 million passengers in this quarter, which is 5 times more than the same period last year and twice as much as in the second quarter of the 2021/22 financial year. Passenger capacity (measured in terms of available seats-kilometers) grew by 183.8% on an annual basis, thanks to the increase in flights with the VTL application. At the end of this quarter, Group passenger capacity reached 45% of pre-Covid-19 levels.

Cooperation between CFM and Airbus

CFM International (CFM), a 50/50 joint-stock company established by GE and Safran Aircraft Engines, and Airbus have signed an agreement to collaborate on the hydrogen demonstration program to be held in the mid-2020s.

The program aims to test a hydrogen-powered direct-combustion engine on the ground and in flight, in preparation for the commissioning of a zero-emissions aircraft by 2035.

CFM will replace the combustion chamber, fuel system and control system of a GE PassportTM turbo fan to run on hydrogen. This engine assembled in the USA; It was chosen because of its physical size, advanced turbo machinery and fuel flow capacity. The engine will be mounted on the aft fuselage of the flight test platform so that engine emissions, including traces of condensation, can be monitored separately from the emissions of the engines powering the aircraft. CFM will conduct an extensive ground test program prior to flight testing with the A380 flight test platform.

The program will use an A380 flight test platform equipped with liquid hydrogen tanks, prepared at Airbus facilities in France and Germany. Airbus will determine the requirements for the hydrogen propulsion system, oversee the flight test and will provide an A380 platform to test the hydrogen combustion engine while cruise.

Gaël Méheust, CFM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Hydrogen combustion capability is one of the core technologies we are developing and maturing as part of the CFM RISE Programme. “With the combination of capabilities and experience from CFM, our parent companies and Airbus, we have a really great team that can successfully introduce our hydrogen propulsion system.”

Sabine Klauke, Airbus Chief Technology Officer, said: “This is the most important step at Airbus to usher in a new era in hydrogen-powered aircraft since our ZEROe concepts were unveiled in September 2020.” “This international partnership, which draws on the experience of engine manufacturers in America and Europe to advance hydrogen combustion technology, sends a clear message that our industry is committed to achieving zero-emission flights.”

CFM set Airbus's Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions in the aviation industry by 2050 in October 2021 to make zero-emission aircraft a reality by developing and testing the technology needed within the ambitious timeframe. He shares his determination to keep his promise.

 

Together, CFM, GE and Safran Aircraft Engines maintain a deep-rooted relationship with Airbus, and these partners demonstrate an excellent track record in providing high-performance products that meet the needs of airline customers.

Lufthansa suspends flights to Russia

German airline Lufthansa has suspended its flights to and from Russia for a week.

In a statement from the company, "Lufthansa will not use Russian airspace for the next 7 days due to the current and newly developing regulatory situation. During this period, flights to Russia will be stopped." statement was included.

In the statement, it was emphasized that the planes in the Russian airspace will leave the field in a short time, and it was stated that the situation is closely followed and close contact with national and international authorities

EU bans aircraft supply to Russia

The European Union banned the supply and rental of aircraft to Russia, as well as their insurance and maintenance

Thus, all aircraft purchased from Europe will be returned to their owners. The ban covers old contracts.

It was learned that the Ministry of Transport of Russia is planning a meeting for a solution.

Two more countries closed their airspace to Russia!

The effect of the Russia-Ukraine war on aviation continues.

After some countries closed their airspace to Russian planes, the two countries took the same decision today. According to the information obtained; Estonia and Latvia also completely closed their airspace to Russia.

Latvian Transport Minister Tālis Linkaits said in a statement; He stated that the decision will be announced after the government

LOT suspends Russia flights!

The Polish airline LOT operates in Moscow and St. Petersburg, it announced that it would develop alternative routes for transit flights.

Poland's flag carrier airline, LOT, operates in Moscow and St. Petersburg announced that it was suspending its flights. The decision came after Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki instructed the Council of Ministers to prepare a decree to close Polish airspace to flights by Russian airlines. 

LOT Press Spokesperson Krzysztof Moczulski stated that after the decision to suspend flights, passengers staying in Russia will be contacted and that they will create alternative routes for transit flights