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14 Russian Superjets Grounded Over Major Design Flaws

8/27/2025

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Pro-Kremlin media report that at least 14 Russian Superjet passenger planes have fuselage design flaws.
Yakovlev informed the civil aviation authority about these issues in May.
Inspections and repairs are required for the affected SJ-100 aircraft.
The SJ-100 is vital for Russia's domestic aviation due to Western sanctions.
Approximately 230 SJ-100s have been produced, with around 100 certified for airworthiness.

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Pro-Kremlin media report that at least 14 Russian Superjet passenger planes have fuselage design flaws.
Yakovlev informed the civil aviation authority about these issues in May.
Inspections and repairs are required for the affected SJ-100 aircraft.
The SJ-100 is vital for Russia's domestic aviation due to Western sanctions.
Approximately 230 SJ-100s have been produced, with around 100 certified for airworthiness.