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How Russia Defied Sanctions To Maintain Its Long-Haul Commercial Fleet
In the wake of 2022 sanctions, Russia defied predictions of a grounded fleet by building a parallel, self-sustaining ecosystem to stay flying.
Boeing Hit With China Sanctions As Trump Seals $11 Billion Taiwan Arms Package
Sanctions, frozen assets, and travel bans: the fallout of a controversial decision.
Russia’s Aeroflot To Strip 6 Boeing 737s & 2 Boeing 747s For Spare Parts
Sanctions force drastic measures on Russian carrier.
Russia Urges ICAO To Ease Aviation Sanctions
A desperate plea for relief as sanctions threaten flight safety.
US Eases Sanctions On Belarus' National Airline: Could This Give Russia Access To Boeing Parts?
The announcement coincides with Belarus’ decision to release 52 political prisoners.
5 Boeing 777s Transferred To Iran Despite Ongoing Sanctions
In recent years, Iran has reactivated several dormant widebodies, often using circuitous registration changes and untraceable flight paths.
How This Airline Bypassed Heavy US Sanctions & Acquired 3 Airbus A330s
The airline managed to get around global sanctions to expand its fleet.
How Aircraft Delivery Delays May Affect Boeing's Cash Flow
China's delivery delays look set to hurt Boeing's cash flow, and this could get much worse if more countries start delaying.
The Airlines That Operate The Last 7 Active Airbus A300-600 Passenger Planes
Five airlines in Iran operate the world's seven last active A300-600 passenger airplanes as they are unable to purchase replacements.
Wizz Air Halts Refueling At Belgrade Airport After US Sanctions Serbian Fuel Provider
NIS, Belgrade Airport's only aviation fuel supplier, is majority-owned by Russia’s Gazprom Neft.
Did Russia Replace Its Fighter Jet Losses In 2024?
Russia replaced confirmed irreplaceable fighter jet losses in 2024 but seems to have significantly fallen short of replacing all losses.
Iran Air's Fleet & Flights Under Sanctions: Examined
Iran Air has an operational fleet of mostly outdated aircraft and is only able to operate a limited number of flights.
Why Quad-Engine Passenger Jets Could Go Back Into Production
Obsolete quadjets may become a thing again as Russia gears up to place the old Il-96-300 back into production.
The Longest Airline Routes Out Of Russia Have One Thing In Common
Russia's longest flights are to the tropical beaches of Venezuela, Bali, and Cuba (destinations free from Western sanctions).
Russia Slashes Airliner Engine Production As Domestic Airliner Production Flounders
As it becomes ever clearer Russia's plan to produce 1,000 aircraft by 2030 is a pipedream, it has slashed production of aircraft engines.
The Russian Airline That Lost 11 Of Its 13 Aircraft Due To Sanctions
The Russian airline Royal Airlines lost 85% of its aircraft due to sanctions, while Azur Air lost around half of its fleet
US Treasury Announces Sanctions Against Boss Of Venezuela's Flag Carrier Conviasa
The Venezuelan flag carrier had been sanctioned by the US even before its CEO, Velásquez, was.
Why Russia's Commercial Airlines Are Going Retro For Aircraft
Russia's commercial passenger fleet is set to become less technologically advanced as new aircraft are retired and legacy aircraft are built.
How Russia's Airspace Closure Turned Europe & Asia's Market Upside Down
The market was fundamentally restructured.
Do It Yourself? Iran Begins Producing Its Own Airbus & Boeing Aircraft Parts
Iran has begun producing its own parts, as it struggles to obtain them through official means due to Western sanctions.