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JUL 28, 2003 (newstodate): The much-heralded inauguration of the new route by Siberia Airlines from Irkutsk to Dalian came of to a bad start, being denied access to Chinese airspace after boarding the passengers at Irkutsk.
The Chinese side quoted military orders as the reason from banning the scheduled flight.
-The direction of Siberia Airlines expresses bewilderment in the connection of Chinese authorities discordant actions, which Russian and Chinese people have suffered from, the airline says in a statement.
Siberia Airlines plans to operate an Tu-154 aircraft on the once-weekly route
The Chinese side quoted military orders as the reason from banning the scheduled flight.
-The direction of Siberia Airlines expresses bewilderment in the connection of Chinese authorities discordant actions, which Russian and Chinese people have suffered from, the airline says in a statement.
Siberia Airlines plans to operate an Tu-154 aircraft on the once-weekly route