Russia Moves to Extend Foreign-Leased Aircraft Operations Through 2028
Russia's Transport Ministry has drafted legislation to extend the domestic operation of hundreds of foreign-leased commercial airliners through December 2028.












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Russia's Transport Ministry has drafted legislation to extend the domestic operation of hundreds of foreign-leased commercial airliners through December 2028.
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