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Canadian judge denies Volga-Dnepr’s request for sanctions relief involving An-124-100

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A Canadian judge has rejected Volga-Dnepr Airlines’ request for relief from sanctions affecting its Antonov An-124-100. The decision leaves the Russian cargo operator subject to Canada’s sanctions framework and underscores the continuing legal and operational constraints on sanctioned aerospace assets and their operators.

Discovered 2026-08-24T02:20:40.908433-07:00 | 2026-08-24T02:20:40.908433-07:00

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  • The ruling maintains sanctions-related constraints on Volga-Dnepr’s An-124-100, limiting the aircraft’s legal and operational flexibility in Canada.
  • The decision illustrates how sanctions can affect the use, custody and availability of large strategic-lift cargo aircraft, with implications for operators, lessors and logistics providers handling sanctioned assets.

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