The Russian airlines are asking the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of the Interior to postpone the mandatory installation of video cameras in airplanes for three years. The requirement is given as of September 1, 2025, but the carriers claim that there is no equipment on the market approved for such an installation.
For failure to comply with the norm, a fine of up to 200,000 rubles or suspension of flights for up to 90 days is given. This threatens the airlines not only with financial losses, but also with the suspension of flights. At the same time, according to the carriers, it is still not possible to purchase and install suitable cameras: mandatory equipment requires approved equipment for use on board.
The Ministry of Transport has already argued for the postponement of the date, but the Ministry of the Interior opposes it. The department sees the records necessary to investigate incidents during flights. The dispute boils down to a clash of two demands: to ensure control on board and not to punish companies for not having equipment that they are not authorized to install. So the rejection became a point of contention.