Bogus Parts Could Indefinitely Ostracize Russian Air Transport
Russia's aviation regulator is facilitating the use of unapproved parts, compromising asset values and longer-term relations with the global industry.
The Sukhoi SSJ100 contains many components made by Western suppliers now prohibited from exporting parts to Russia. United Aircraft Corporation continues development of a "Russianized" SSJ using locally made components to counter the effects of the sanctions.