Domestic airlines do not appear in the updated 'blacklist' of the European Union, which changes every three to four months.
Most of the airlines on the blacklist are from African countries, Afghanistan, Nepal, and Indonesia. The new list also includes former USSR states – Kazakhstan (19 carriers, except Air Astana) and Kyrgyzstan (13 carriers). Iraqi Airways and Suriname's Blue Wing Airlines have been banned due to concerns over their aviation safety.
In addition, all airlines from Zambia, Air Madagascar, and three Indonesian carriers (Citilink, Lion Air, and Batik Air) were removed from the list. The flight restrictions were also lifted for most of Iran Air's aircraft.
The process of placing an airline on the blacklist is determined by Regulation No. 2111/2005 by the European Parliament and the European Council. The regulation includes a procedure of consultations and coordination between the regulatory authorities of EU member states, European Community institutions responsible for aviation safety oversight, and the airlines themselves. Before being added to the blacklist, any airline has the right to submit and have an appeal considered.
Airlines on the aforementioned list are prohibited from entering the airspace of any EU member state. The first such list was published in 2006 after a series of air crashes involving non-European airlines that were operating passenger flights in EU countries. As Lenta.ru notes, the list is updated every three to four months.