War in UkraineOne year on

Russia’s Aircraft Need Maintenance They Can No Longer Get

Sanctions have cut off access to parts and technology for key upkeep, raising concerns over safety

Aviation, a major pillar of Russia’s economy, is profoundly dependent on Western assistance.Photo: Marina Lystseva/REUTERS

Russia has limited access to parts, software and technical skills needed to carry out critical maintenance due on hundreds of commercial jets, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis, raising safety concerns among industry executives and regulators.

In the days after Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, many Western countries closed airspace to Russian jets. The U.S. and Europe also slapped the country with a series of sanctions and export controls that have blocked parts, services and other technology from being provided to the country’s fleet of commercial airliners. 

What's News

Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

Continue reading your article with
a WSJ subscription

Subscribe Now

Already a subscriber? Sign In

Sponsored Offers