Brussels International Airport (Belgium) was the target of a terrorist attack on the 22nd March 2016. Two suicide bombers detonated explosives in close proximity to the airports’ check in desk area, causing at least 31 deaths and over 300 injuries. As a result, the airport had been entirely evacuated and all flights were suspended. A second attack occurred in the nearby Malbeek metro system shortly after, which subsequently caused the closure of all transport in the immediate area. Limited passenger operations have re-commenced, however the Airport Authority has not publicly stated a date when the airport will fully re-open.

On 19 March 2016, a Flydubai Boeing 737 (Registration A6-FDN), performing flight from Dubai International Airport (United Arab Emirates) to Rostov-on-Don Airport (Russia), impacted the ground at Rostov Airport (Russia). Initial reports indicate that the aircraft had aborted its first approach and initiated a second go-around procedure during its second approach when a wing-tip reportedly struck the ground before the aircraft could begin its ascent. The aircraft consequently impacted the ground and burst into flames. All 62 occupants on board were fatally injured in the accident.

The Russian Government have launched a new aviation regulations authority, which will be primarily tasked with the certification of civil aircraft, engines, and avionics systems. The Aviation Register of the Russian Federation (Aviaregister Rossiya) will take over the responsibilities and duties previously held by the Interstate Aviation committee and are expected to become fully operational by April 2016