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Two years into its full-scale war with Ukraine, Russia’s airlines face increasing constraints in operating Western-made aircraft.

In 2023 Russia’s airlines expanded their fleets suitable for restricted international operations, which became the main driver for passenger traffic growth.

Aeroflot Group has settled a dispute with Ireland-based lessor AerCap regarding 18 aircraft and five engines.

Western sanctions have impeded Russia’s participation in the widebody program, but China plans to pursue it alone.

Russian President Vladimir Putin lifted the ban on flights to Georgia in place since July 2019 after protests in Tbilisi, but sanctions may limit services.

Routes rounds-up the latest new route announcements, as well as services returning to carriers' networks.

Routes rounds up the latest new route announcements, as well as services returning to carrier’s networks.

Russia’s government has expanded the number of routes eligible for subsidies as part of efforts to increase domestic traffic.

Routesonline speaks to Giorgio Callegari, Aeroflot's deputy chief executive for strategy and alliances, to hear about what is driving the group's growth and find out about its future ambitions.

Ukraine’s most prominent carrier, Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) has entered into a marketing partnership with Russian carrier Rossiya Airlines