Sanctions Force Russia to Fly Aging Jets as Modern Aircraft Supplies CollapseKaran BhattaJanuary 20, 2026 Russia is moving to return decades-old aircraft to active service as its commercial aviation sector faces a deepening fleet shortage under prolonged international sanctions
Russia’s Airline Industry Can Collapse Amid Severe Spare Parts CrunchArfath AhmedOctober 5, 2025 Russia’s civilian aviation industry is facing a severe crisis as international sanctions cut off access to critical spare parts.