Russia proposes increased penalties for aviation credit defaulters
The Russian government is considering amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses to address the issue of unruly passenger behavior on flights. Yaroslav Nilov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Labor, Social Policy and Veterans Affairs, has proposed these changes.
The amendments aim to improve aviation safety and security by increasing fines for violations such as non-compliance with crew instructions, safety procedures, and disruptions during flights. However, the exact specifics of these changes, such as fine amounts, categories of offenses, enforcement measures, or procedural changes, have yet to be officially disclosed.
The fine for smoking on an aircraft will be increased to 3,000 - 5,000 rubles. The fine for minor hooliganism on board an aircraft will be increased to 5,000 - 10,000 rubles, with the possibility of administrative arrest for up to 15 days. The existing fine for not following the lawful orders of the aircraft commander will be increased to 8,000 - 12,000 rubles.
These proposed changes come as a response to an increase in the number of administrative protocols drawn up against citizens who violate order on board aircraft. The Russian government hopes that these tougher regulations will deter disruptive conduct and contribute to a safer and more secure flying environment.
In other aviation news, Gelendzhik Airport resumed operations on July 10 of this year after a ban on flights since February 2022. Meanwhile, Domodedovo Airport, one of Russia's busiest airports, is reported to be on the brink of bankruptcy with debts of 70 billion rubles.
Looking ahead, Russia plans to build 11 new airport terminals by 2030. Eight projects for new airport terminals are already in active implementation, including Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Tyumen, Mineralnye Vody, Blagoveshchensk, Orenburg, Orsk, Barnaul, and Murmansk.
The ban on flights to airports in southern and western regions of Russia, imposed by Rosaviatsiya for security reasons, remains in place. For the latest official text or authoritative commentary on these Russian amendments, consulting the official website of the Russian government or legal databases tracking Code of Administrative Offenses changes would be necessary once they publish the formal proposal or adopted law.
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The Russian government's amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses are intended to address unruly passenger behavior and enhance aviation safety, also impacting industries such as finance, as increased fines for various offenses could bring in more revenue. The aerospace and transportation sectors may also be influenced, given the potential for stricter regulations impacting flight operations and airport management.
