Sanctions-driven spare-parts and maintenance squeeze grounds ~19% of Russian fleets; Azimuth flags fuel shortage and trims sched
Kommersant reports that sanctions continue to restrict access to spare parts, engines and maintenance, leaving Russian airlines operating with about 19% of their fleets grounded this summer—roughly one-fifth of aircraft. Separately, Azimuth says it has flagged a fuel shortage and is trimming its schedule in response.