BREAKING: The decision aligns Canadian policy with many European nations who announced similar decisions over the past several days.
CBC NewsThe logo of Russia's flagship airline Aeroflot is seen on an Airbus A320 in Colomiers near Toulouse, France, September 26, 2017.
Alghabra announced the move in a tweet posted Sunday morning. The decision aligns Canadian policy with many European nations who announced similar decisions over the past several days. As late as Friday, Alghabra told The Canadian Press this country's airspace remained open to Russian carriers, but the transport department was considering options and working with allies.
The decision will add hours to some flights and make others "impossible," said aerospace consultant Ross Aimer.
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