Global manufacturers of engines, spare parts and components for aircraft have notified Russian airlines of the suspension of cooperation. It is reported by RBC with reference to sources in the aviation industry.
In particular, the American company CFM International freezes the supply of engines to Russia for an indefinite period. Also, the manufacturer will no longer service and insure aircraft registered in the Russian Federation. Finally, the sanctions will also affect technical support: carriers are deprived of access to technical documentation updates and even a call center.
At the same time, Russian airlines use about 800 CFM engines. Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft are mainly equipped with the manufacturer’s products.
As explained in CFM International, the restrictions are the result of sanctions from the US and European authorities. They provide for a ban on the sale of aircraft and related equipment to carriers from Russia.
It should be noted that a number of other companies have taken similar steps. Among them are Pratt & Whitney and the British Rolls-Royce, which supply engines for aircraft, as well as Collins, which produces on-board electronic systems.
According to observers, the current situation may lead to the fact that in the near future Russian airlines simply will not have spare parts for servicing certain types of aircraft. At the same time, there is no alternative way to solve this issue.