Analysis-Diverted Indian jet lands in middle of Russia airspace row

FILE PHOTO: The MC-21-310 medium-range airliner, fitted with the Russian Aviadvigatel PD-14 turbofan engines, performs a test flight at the Ramenskoye airfield in the Moscow region, Russia August 10, 2022. REUTERS/Marina Lystseva

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The diversion of a U.S.-built Air India jetliner to Russia with engine problems has thrust industry tensions surrounding Russian airspace into the spotlight - just a day after the head of a major American carrier predicted an almost identical scenario.

A global industry meeting ended on Tuesday with carriers at odds over the use of Russia as a pivotal crossing point in the global air transport network, with United Airlines citing trade concerns but India's flag carrier defending it.