Does Malaysia Airlines fly over Ukraine?
Does Malaysia Airlines fly over Ukraine? Airspace over Ukraine is devoid of commercial airline traffic as planes use corridors well to the south of the country. Almost eight years after Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) was shot down over eastern Ukraine, airlines are avoiding flying over the imperiled country.
Was MH17 intentionally shot down?
The judges ruled that it was a deliberate action to bring down a plane, even though the three found guilty had intended to shoot down a military not a civilian aircraft.
Why did Russia down MH17?
Dutch prosecutors said that there are strong indications that the Russian president decided on supplying a Buk missile system — the weapon that downed MH17 — to Ukrainian separatists.
Is anyone still looking for MH370?
Authorities officially ended the search for MH370 in 2017, but many independent investigators and aviation experts are still looking for answers.
How safe is Malaysia Airlines?
In November 2019, the FAA lowered Malaysia from Category 1 to Category 2, meaning Malaysian airlines were restricted to current levels of any existing U.S. service and subject to additional inspections at U.S. airports. The Category 1 rating means Malaysia meets international air safety standards.