Georgian Airways
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Georgian Airways, formerly Airzena, is the privately-owned flag carrier of Georgia, with its headquarters in Tbilisi. Its main base is Tbilisi International Airport. The company filed for bankruptcy on December 31, 2021, linked to a restructuring procedure and it has been for sale since January 2022.
Business in Russia
Georgian Airways, included in Ukrainian sanctions lists, has increased the number of flights to Moscow. The Georgian company Georgian Airways and its founder and manager appeared on the website of the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption in the list of persons and companies threatened with sanctions in connection with the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine.
Decision trail
Decision date 19/05/2023 · Reference ↗
Georgia Airways founder Tamaz Gayashvili welcomes Russia's decision to start direct flights between the Sahara. In particular, yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin canceled the decision to ban direct flights with Georgia. Putin's decree entered into force immediately after signing. Gaishvili, whose company operated Tbilisi-Moscow flights before the air embargo, does not rule out the resumption of flights, although he adds that it will take some time to obtain permission for flights and frequencies.
Status history since 2022
- 03/08/2026 — operating · Imported from KSE LeaveRussia
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