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Russia keeps on burning: transport by aircraft still precarious

Moscow, Russia - Yet, links are difficult because of fires

The situation remains difficult in Russia because of the smoke that shrouds the European part of the country. Travel by airplanes is undergoing hardships: since August 6th were cancelled and delayed over 64 thousand flights. Russian Ministry of the Environment informed there are only "4 airports equipped to operate in difficult weather conditions: those Sheremet'evo, Domodedovo and Vnukovo in Moscow...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1119969
Rome, Italy, 08/10/2010 13:03
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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