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Russian Airlines Grounded: 58 Aircraft Decommissioned Amid Sanctions

6/26/2025

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In 2024, Russian airlines faced a significant blow, decommissioning 58 aircraft amid sanctions and repair hurdles. With a fleet of 1,138 planes and 920 helicopters, incidents surged by 25%. Experts warn that by 2026, the fleet could shrink by more than half, as domestic production struggles, yielding just five new planes since the war's onset.

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In 2024, Russian airlines faced a significant blow, decommissioning 58 aircraft amid sanctions and repair hurdles. With a fleet of 1,138 planes and 920 helicopters, incidents surged by 25%. Experts warn that by 2026, the fleet could shrink by more than half, as domestic production struggles, yielding just five new planes since the war's onset.