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Serbia granted air access to Kaliningrad, bypassing EU sanctions
Interfax·RS · RU·3 days ago
Aeroflot's IR director confirms plans to operate its Boeing and Airbus narrow-body fleet safely through 2030-2035, citing passenger traffic as evidence of continued operations. This signals sustained reliance on Western aircraft despite sanctions and maintenance constraints, implying ongoing access to parts and services or effective circumvention. The statement underscores Russia's aviation resilience but leaves uncertainty about long-term fleet sustainability.