Russia aviation crisis

Russia proposes extending foreign aircraft lease rules, allowing Russian airlines to keep leased jets flying until 2028.

Russian airline S7 Airlines (S7) has introduced a temporary operational restriction that prevents first officers from landing aircraft at most destinations across its network.

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 civilian aviation industry is facing a severe crisis as international sanctions cut off access to critical spare parts.