According to a report by the Financial Times, Russian airlines, affected by sanctions, are receiving aircraft parts transported in passengers’ hand luggage. A Middle Eastern company sent $1.5 million worth of goods to Russia’s S7 Airlines. Estimates suggest an increase in flight safety incidents involving Russian aircraft.
Passengers Transporting Aircraft Parts in Hand Luggage
Russian airlines are using passengers’ luggage to transport aircraft parts to bypass sanctions. To procure these parts, they often work with small suppliers based in the United Arab Emirates.
Impact of Sanctions
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Western countries imposed severe sanctions and export controls on Russia’s aviation sector. These sanctions have made it difficult for Russian airlines to acquire new aircraft or maintain their existing fleet, leading to the use of unconventional supply routes.
Turboshaft and Russian Airlines
Turboshaft, a company that sent $1.5 million worth of goods to Russian airline S7, stated that they adhere to international sanctions regimes. Data indicates a significant drop in aircraft part imports for S7 and its subsidiaries.
Increasing Flight Safety Incidents
The number of flight safety incidents involving Russian aircraft increased from 37 in 2022 to 81 in 2023. However, these figures only reflect known cases, and the number of unreported incidents remains uncertain.
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