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Reuters reveals Russia starts stripping jetliners for parts as sanctions bite

Reuters was first to report that Russian airlines, including state-controlled Aeroflot, are stripping jetliners to secure spare parts they can no longer buy abroad because of Western sanctions. The steps are in line with advice Russia’s government provided in June for airlines to use some aircraft for parts to ensure the remainder of foreign-built planes can continue flying at least through 2025

Article Tags
Topics of Interest: Business & FinanceGovernment
Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Government & Public Services
Regions: Europe
Countries: Russia
Win Types: Exclusivity
Story Types: Exclusive / Scoop
Media Types: Text
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Russia's flagship airline Aeroflot is seen on an Airbus A320 in Colomiers near Toulouse, France, September 26, 2017. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau/File Photo
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