Fines issued after plane with Russian nationals on board grounded in Yellowknife
CTV
Transport Canada says a plane carrying two Russian nationals that was grounded in Yellowknife last week broke airspace restrictions.
It says the plane's two pilots and the Russian who chartered the plane each have been fined $3,000, while the Geneva-based aircraft operator has been fined $15,000.
Transport Canada said the plane is not Russian-owned or operated, but it still broke Canadian aviation regulations.
Transport Canada immediately began an investigation to determine whether any violations of the airspace restrictions occurred.
"As a result of this investigation, it has been determined that the aircraft, although not Russian-owned or registered, had, in fact, operated contrary to the airspace restrictions announced on Feb. 27, 2022," Transport Canada said in a statement.
