European Sanctions Ground Russia's Dobrolet
Aeroflot subsidiary Dobrolet had to suspend all flights after insurance, leasing, maintenance and other services were blocked by European sanctions.
Russian low-cost carrier had planned to expand its fleet of leased Boeing 737-800s. [Photo: Dobrolet]
Russian low-cost carrier had planned to expand its fleet of leased Boeing 737-800s. [Photo: Dobrolet]

Aeroflot’s new low-cost subsidiary Dobrolet became the first casualty of the new European Union (EU) sanctions against Russia when it was forced to suspend all operations on August 4. The Moscow-based carrier announced that it had had to stop all flights following the cancellation of insurance cover, access to aeronautical information, and maintenance and leasing arrangements.