In 2022, the West imposed withering sanctions on the Russian aviation industry. One of the most notable victims is the Russian airline Royal Flight Airlines (formerly Adakan-Avia), which lost 85% of its aircraft overnight. Dozens of aircraft were seized after sanctions were placed on Russia (and Russia airlines remain cut off from replacement Airbus and Boeing parts for their existing jets). In November 2024, Simple Flying reported on one notable example where a former Aeroflot Airbus A320-200 had to pay an almost $500,000 parking fee at Munich Airport (having parked there for over 2 years) before flying to the Czech Republic.
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New A350 Operator: SWISS Unveils New Widebody With Special Livery
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- March 18, 2025
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Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is gearing up for a major change in its fleet. The Lufthansa Group member will be undergoing some modernization this year as it will accept its very first Airbus A350 into its operations. To mark the occasion, the carrier has crafted a special livery for one of these aircraft, which will instantly make it stand out from the crowd. Known as ‘Wanderlust,’ the unique paint scheme features various traditional Swiss motifs.