Quantcast

Russia's civil aviation struggles amid resource competition with military

Qantas launches mammoth Asia flight sale including Bali and Japan
New Update from Air Canada, WestJet, American Airlines, Delta, United, Southwest, Alaska, JetBlue Airways, and Sunwing: Airline Capacity Between Canada and US Slashed as Bookings Plummet Seventy Per Cent
Delta Cuts Two Domestic Routes
United Airlines Technicians Reject ‘Dead on Arrival’ Contract Proposal, Teamsters Say
The State of the Asia Pacific Airline Industry
Spirit Airlines to add Detroit nonstop flight out of Bradley International Airport
Major airline to launch new direct flights from Scotland to North America
Ryanair launches new ‘prime’ membership which saves passengers more than £400 a year
Judge Orders Boeing to Trial on 737 MAX Case
Qantas’ free international Wi-Fi to switch on from next week
The real reason Southwest is charging for bags now
Air France-KLM in ongoing talks with Air Europa on potential stake, CEO says
Frontier Savagely Shades Southwest After They Eliminated Longstanding Free Bag Policy, Sparking Backlash
Frontier Wants You to 'Divorce Your Old Airline' After Southwest Changes
Delta named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies for sustainability initiatives
Passengers escape fiery American Airlines jet in Denver
Delta, American Dive On Slashed Outlooks; But Two Airlines Rally
Competitors are circling Southwest after the airline announced it's going to start charging for checked bags
Exclusive: Dominican Low-Cost Carrier Arajet Wants to Disrupt NYC Market
Boeing deliveries rise 63% in February from a year earlier
Transportation Secretary Duffy Lays Out 10 Ways the FAA Is Working to Upgrade Air Traffic Control and Make Flying Safer
EasyJet pilot Paul Elsworth suspended after flying too close to mountain
Delta Air Lines bets on ‘blended-wing’ flight to reduce emissions
Europe's airlines pivot to bite size M&A deals to limit cost, regulatory burden
Dave Emerson named new CEO of Virgin Australia, replacing Jayne Hrdlicka
Ryanair DELAYS controversial new boarding pass rule to avoid summer chaos
FAA Orders Inspection, Replacement of 737NG Engine Parts
Spirit Adds New Airport, Three Routes
Delta crash passengers should take the $30,000 payment, their lawyers say. Here’s why.
Budget airline launches new cheap flights to one of the UK’s top winter sun destinations
Russia's civil aviation struggles amid resource competition with military
Policy
Webp 5r3vc2svdh8ibaxk8gr8iutw0za2
Simple Flying | Simple Flying

In the aftermath of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Western sanctions have severely impacted Russia's aviation industry. Reports from Kommersant and Simple Flying highlight significant challenges faced by Russian civil aviation due to these sanctions. The recent dismissals of the heads of Yakovlev and Tupolev underscore the struggles within the sector, with civil aviation now competing for resources against military needs.

Yakovlev, responsible for producing MC-21 and SJ-100 aircraft, has not delivered any new models since sanctions began. A Russian audit cited by Kommersant reveals that many components for passenger aircraft are either unavailable or allocated to defense enterprises. "It turned out that a number of components [for passenger aircraft] are not produced in the Russian Federation or are used by defense enterprises," according to Kommersant.

The audit also criticized existing financing schemes as "largely dysfunctional." Despite management changes, structural issues remain unresolved. Former director Andrei Boginsky reportedly addressed some problems but could not alter production forecasts.

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

Russia aims to produce 1,000 domestic passenger jets by 2030 but faces constraints from suppliers capable of manufacturing only six MC-21s annually under current conditions. If resolved, production could increase to 12 per year by 2026—still below targets set for subsequent years.

Kommersant suggests reducing ongoing programs like MC-21, SJ-100, Tu-214, Il-114, Baikal among others to focus resources more effectively. However, it acknowledges that admitting project redundancy may be unlikely soon.

As Russia is cut off from Boeing and Airbus parts and services—a situation already affecting its Airbus fleet—the need for a functional commercial aviation industry becomes urgent to maintain national connectivity amidst these constraints.

Organizations Included in this History
More News

With the commencement of the 2025 summer flight schedule, ITA Airways has seamlessly integrated into the Lufthansa Group terminals in Frankfurt and Munich.

Mar 30, 2025

Air China is set to resume its Toronto flights after a 33-year hiatus.

Mar 29, 2025

United Airlines has confirmed that a Boeing 767-300ER, which departed from London on March 26, returned to London Heathrow after experiencing mechanical problems.

Mar 29, 2025

American Airlines has introduced new routes to Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic, following its "March Map-Ness" contest.

Mar 29, 2025

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A321neo is back in operation after being grounded due to smoke detected in its cabin.

Mar 29, 2025

The Southern Museum of Flight in Birmingham, Alabama, presents an extensive collection of over 120 aircraft, showcasing a range of experimental, military, and general aviation aircraft.

Mar 29, 2025