How have sanctions against Russia impacted aviation?
As the clouds of Western sanctions against Russia gather, their impact on the aviation industry are weighty
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Russia to invest $14.5bn for local aircraft production
The country aims to manufacture nearly 1,000 new, locally built aircraft for Russian airlines.
Russia’s S7 suspends budget airline launch plans
Citrus’ passenger carrying capacity was intended to start at one million in the first year and rise to seven million…
Russia’s Aeroflot plans to raise $3bn after sanctions hit
Shareholders gave their approval to the issuance of 5.42 billion new shares, at RUR34.29 apiece, through an open subscription.
Five Russian carriers return airplanes to foreign lessors
Azur Air, iFly, Nordwind, Pegas Fly and Royal Flight had reportedly kept their aircraft outside Russia.
Russia’s Rosaviatsiya extends flight ban for country’s southern airports
The Russian aviation regulator is said to have advised local airlines to divert flights to five alternative airports.
China bars Boeing and Airbus aircraft of Russian carriers
Chinese aviation authorities asked all airlines, including Russian carriers, to update electronic dossiers.
Aeroflot purchases eight stuck Airbuses from foreign lessors
The Russian national carrier did not provide details about which firms the aircraft had been leased from.