What Happened
Ageing Fleets And Limited Access To Spare Parts Pose Challenges
Russia’s civilian aviation sector is facing significant challenges due to sanctions, which have limited access to Western-made spare parts and maintenance support. The country’s airlines are attempting to preserve their fleets, but this is becoming increasingly difficult, leading to concerns about safety and maintenance standards. According to reports, aircraft are being cannibalised to keep others flying, and pilot training and software updates are also being affected. This situation was first reported by an unknown source.