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Russia Urges Easing of ICAO Sanctions
Russia says current aviation restrictions risk the safety of its Western-built airliners.
On September 22, 2025 Russia formally asked the UN aviation agency ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) to ease ICAO sanctions that limit access to spare parts and overflights, arguing those measures endanger its largely Western-built commercial fleet.
The request, submitted ahead of the ICAO assembly in Montreal, directly challenges Western aviation policy and frames the dispute as a safety and maintenance issue rather than strictly political.
ICAO sanctions: what Russia asked
Moscow urged the agency to consider exemptions or regulatory relief so airlines can secure critical components and maintain normal flight routings. Officials said restricted parts supply chains and denied overflight rights complicate upkeep and operations.
- Key demand: a review of ICAO sanctions to restore spare parts supply chains and overflight access.
The appeal highlights tensions over airspace, international maintenance standards and how sanctions intersect with global aviation safety oversight as delegates head to Montreal to discuss the matter.
