newstodate.aero
Apr 16, 2008 (newstodate): If the EU commission follows the recommendations of EASA, a total ban on operations of all Soviet-built aircraft by EU carriers may be expected.
Already in September, 2003, the EU commission laid down that any EU carrier use only aircraft certified by EASA, granting a two-year grace period that was since prolonged before it finally expired on March 28, 2008.
Estimates are than some 260 non-certified Soviet-built aircraft will be comprised by the EU ban, primarily aircraft used by new EU members, and mostly in the air cargo business.
Already in September, 2003, the EU commission laid down that any EU carrier use only aircraft certified by EASA, granting a two-year grace period that was since prolonged before it finally expired on March 28, 2008.
Estimates are than some 260 non-certified Soviet-built aircraft will be comprised by the EU ban, primarily aircraft used by new EU members, and mostly in the air cargo business.