Originally Posted by
Kulverstukas
Authorities grounded all flights of "Saratov Airline" (they also has five Yak-42D and two E-195) and all An-148 in other airlines (Angara airlines — 5; Rossya SF — 6; EMERCOM/MChS — 2; AirForces — 12)
Russian Media had claimed a Rostransnadzor official had talked to them and told them Saratov would be grounded until April 27th 2018 and all AN-148 would be grounded. Turned out untrue.
This is the official Rostransnadzor statement released Mar 20th 2018 around about 17:00Z:
http://rostransnadzor.ru/ob-itogah-p...kie-avialinii/
Google Translation:
On the results of the Rostransnadzor check of Saratov Airlines
As a result of an off-site on-site inspection of Saratov Airlines, Rostransnadzor issued an inspector's order to take a decision, within the aviation safety management system, to suspend flights on all types of aircraft operated by the airline (where violations were found), to assess factors risk and taking corrective actions necessary to maintain an acceptable level of safety, and to eliminate identified violations of air legislation.
Based on the results of checking the airline "Saratov Airlines" Rostransnadzor is currently conducting unscheduled inspections in other airlines operating the AN-148, for compliance with established standards of airworthiness of aircraft. Based on the results of the inspections, a decision will be taken within the framework of the powers of Rostransnadzor.