Why a Russian Ilyushin Il-96-300 is allowed to fly over France and Italy today?
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February 18, 2026
A Russian government aircraft received special permission to cross two European state airspaces today. GENEVA – A Russian government aircraft departed Geneva Airport (GVA) on Wednesday, marking the conclusion of a high-stakes, three-way summit between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States. The Ilyushin Il-96-300, registration RA-96018, is currently making its way back to Moscow’s Vnukovo […]
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