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Russia prohibits its pilots from working for foreign airlines.

Russia Is Blocking Its Pilots From Flying For Foreign Airlines.

As per source When a foreign airline offers a pilot a job and calls to confirm credentials, Russia frequently declines to verify a Russian pilot’s credentials. Russian authorities are employing a simple but highly effective tactic to prevent underemployed or unemployed Russian pilots from working for foreign airlines. The Federal Air Transportation Agency (Rosaviatsia) refuses to confirm details about a pilot’s licensing and work history, citing privacy concerns. As a result, Russian pilots attempting to fly for foreign airlines frequently find themselves out of luck and out of work.

A no-verification hiring policy for foreign airlines

The Russian newspaper Kommersant says that because of this tactic, hundreds of laid-off or forcibly retired pilots have been unable to find employment abroad. Rosaviatsia willingly validated a pilot’s credentials up until around six years ago, as is the custom around the world. According to the head of the Russian flight crew union, Rosaviatsia received about 600 requests for verification from international airlines between February and June, but the agency only provided confirmation about 100 of such occasions. The majority of applications have come from airlines with bases in Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Turkey.

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It is not a new practice. According to the newspaper, it was created in 2016. However, the issue has received more attention as a result of sanctions that ban Russian airlines from flying to several nations and a global pilot shortage. There are many skilled pilots without jobs in Russia due to recent layoffs and the mandated retirement age of 65. The majority of pilots are fairly nomadic, travelling to where the work is. A big percentage of foreign pilots working for an airline is not unusual.

Russia wants to stop the exodus of talented pilots

A Kremlin directive to maintain the number of passengers travelling within Russia at roughly 100 million per year is the reason Rosaviatsia is currently reluctant to verify a pilot’s credentials. Longer term, Russia’s 2030 Aviation Strategy, another Kremlin pet project, aims to turn Russia’s aviation industry off its reliance on other nations, effectively transforming Russia into a domestic aviation powerhouse.

Source : Simply Flying

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.