Aeroflot warns SJ-100 fleet faces withdrawal without state engine-replacement subsidies

Aeroflot CEO Sergey Alexandrovsky stated that replacing engines on pre-2022 Superjet 100 aircraft requires state subsidies, otherwise gradual fleet withdrawal is inevitable. This highlights Russia's ongoing struggle to maintain its regional jet fleet amid Western sanctions and domestic supply-chain constraints. The statement signals potential operational disruptions for Russian aviation and underscores the economic burden of import substitution.