Aeroflot’s need to maintain its Boeing and Airbus fleets while Russia remains subject to sanctions imposed for its invasion of Ukraine has prompted the transfer of the airline’s production facilities and human resources to MRO provider A-Technics, underscoring the country’s intention to retain possession of the Western-owned airplanes for the long term. The Russian flag carrier began the process of transferring line stations, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance facilities, and component MRO in July, a month after A-Technics obtained a certificate for design and manufacture from Russian aviation regulator Rosaviatsiya.
In late September, Russian authorities extended the certificate, allowing A-Technics to design and authorize documentation for the structural repair of Western-built aircraft. Components in question include air conditioning systems, lighting equipment, windows, doors, braking devices, thrust reversers, fuselage skins, and fairings. The company also gained approval for developing documentation for production and modifications of Level III components such as parts of galleys, passenger cabins, and flight decks.
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