Russia may close air space for Georgia planes if debts not repaid

Moscow | September 13

Itar-Tass – If Georgia does not repay its debts Russia may close its air space for Georgian airplanes after October 1, 2004, a source in the Transport Ministry said.

“The Georgian aviation administration was notified on September 3 about the termination of the air navigation service for Georgian airlines in the Russian air space if debts for this service are not repaid,” the source emphasized. According to information of the Transport Ministry, the debt of Georgian airlines for the air navigation service in the Russian air space makes more than 3.6 million dollars.