After the extensive occupation, Western countries imposed a number of sanctions on the Russian Federation, including a ban on the supply of aircraft components. Therefore, Russia is forced to look for alternative options.
For the first time in company history, Aeroflot has sent an Airbus A330-300 with registration number RA-73700 to Iran for repairs, where it will be serviced by technicians from Iran’s largest carrier, Mahan Air. On Monday, April 10, Russian media RBC writes about it, citing its sources.
According to the publication, Iranian airline specialists will carry out chassis maintenance of the aircraft. Previously, Aeroflot used the capacities of other suppliers, mainly Hong Kong-based HAECO, for this. In the summer of 2021, the carrier reportedly signed a new long-term agreement with the company for the maintenance and overhaul of aircraft components. However, due to the sanctions, the supply of repair services and spare parts to Russian airlines was stopped.
According to sources, Aeroflot has been discussing the possibility of maintenance in Iran for several months. Aeroflot representatives assure that Mahan Air “has the necessary capacities, certifications and vast experience, the supplier carries out high quality maintenance”.
The situation in Russian aviation
Recall, on March 30, the Security Service of Ukraine issued a statement of suspicion in absentia to the head of the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency, Oleksandr Neradko, which, according to investigators, provided civilian aircraft for the transfer of the Russian army. ammunition to the front.
Earlier, on March 17, the media reported that companies from Russia began to increasingly seek help from partners from Kazakhstan to circumvent the sanctions imposed by Western countries for the invasion of Ukraine. In particular, it concerned the delivery of aircraft parts needed by the Russian Federation.
March last year Focus He wrote about how the sanctions paralyzed the Russian air fleet. Foreign tenants own more than 500 Russian aircraft, estimated at $10-12 billion.
We also recall that the EU authorities decided to completely ban the supply and rental of aircraft, helicopters and other aircraft, as well as their insurance and maintenance, to the Russian Federation.
Source: Focus
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