Overview

• On July 6 at 36,000 feet above remote Siberia, an Air China A350 and an SF Airlines Boeing 767 passed within 90 to 120 meters, prompting a rapid evasive maneuver
• Chinese aviation authorities have opened an inquiry into why Flight CA967 ascended from 34,100 feet and whether a clearance from Russian controllers was issued
• Russian air traffic controllers have supplied detailed records confirming they ordered the immediate altitude adjustment once the risk was detected
• Investigators are analyzing Flightradar24 tracking data and an alleged audio recording that indicates possible miscommunication between the Air China cockpit and Russian ATC
• No definitive conclusions have been released as officials continue to review TCAS performance and cross-border coordination protocols