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Why Quad-Engine Passenger Jets Could Go Back Into Production

Obsolete quadjets may become a thing again as Russia gears up to place the old Il-96-300 back into production.

Russia’s longest flights are to the tropical beaches of Venezuela, Bali, and Cuba (destinations free from Western sanctions).

As it becomes ever clearer Russia’s plan to produce 1,000 aircraft by 2030 is a pipedream, it has slashed production of aircraft engines.

The Russian airline Royal Airlines lost 85% of its aircraft due to sanctions, while Azur Air lost around half of its fleet

The Venezuelan flag carrier had been sanctioned by the US even before its CEO, Velásquez, was.

Russia’s commercial passenger fleet is set to become less technologically advanced as new aircraft are retired and legacy aircraft are built.

The market was fundamentally restructured.

Iran has begun producing its own parts, as it struggles to obtain them through official means due to Western sanctions.

Poor fuel filters appear to be leading to more Superjet issues, while only 93 of the 230 Superjets still have airworthiness certificates.

Poor fuel filters appear to be leading to more Superjet issues, while only 93 of the 230 Superjets still have airworthiness certificates.