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Nine Russia’s Aeroflot Planes are Flying Without Brakes

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Due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the nation is now under a variety of sanctions, including in the aviation industry. These sanctions have made it more difficult for airlines like Aeroflot to procure new parts and maintenance for their planes. For instance, Aeroflot has been sending its aircraft to Iran for maintenance because Iran has been subject to similar restrictions for a long time.

In nine of its planes, brakes have now been disengaged by Aeroflot, the report claims. The airline, in particular, is unable to replace the worn-out brakes on some of its Airbus and Boeing jets because of the restrictions in place.

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Nine Aeroflot aircraft are now in the air with their brakes turned, such as five Boeing 777-300ERs, one Airbus A330-300, two Airbus A321s, and one Airbus A320.

Regarding the most recent challenges the Russian airline is experiencing as they look for new ways to maintain their jets in service, Airbus and Boeing aircraft are in the spotlight. Pilots have been instructed to use reverse thrusters alone to slow down the aircraft, not brakes. There are some hazards that have been made clear to the pilots, but everyone agrees that protecting the aircraft is of the utmost priority.

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The Kremlin responded with its own measures in reaction to the sanctions. Even more extreme measures were taken, including the seizure of 500 leased western-built airplanes with a reported value of $10 billion.

The report states that when the worn-out components cannot be replaced right away, airlines are allowed to fly aircraft with deactivated brakes for a maximum of 10 days.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.