Aircraft
IATA Opposes Bans on Parts Shipments to Russian Airlines
The International Air Transport Association cited safety as its “top priority” as it voiced opposition to bans on aircraft equipment to Russia.
Aeroflot operates some 100 Airbus A320-family narrowbodies. (Photo: Flickr: Creative Commons (BY-SA) by airlines470)
Aeroflot operates some 100 Airbus A320-family narrowbodies. (Photo: Flickr: Creative Commons (BY-SA) by airlines470)

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has voiced opposition to the bans on aircraft parts shipments to Russian airlines, saying that it could compromise air safety. In a response to questions from AIN, IATA addressed the sanctions imposed this week by the European Union and the U.S. that effectively prohibit Airbus and Boeing, among others, from supporting their Russian customers’ fleets.