For aircraft older than 12 years, imported in the Russian Federation, carriers will have to pay the full cost.
As we found out the aviation portal Avia.pro, during the meeting of Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich, with the leadership of the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Economic Development has announced a proposal for the abolition of privileges for the Russian air carriers, importing into the territory of the country's passenger aircraft age over 12 years.
What exactly caused the proposal to abolish benefits for domestic airlines, yet remains unknown, however, this fact certainly the most negative impact on the activities of Russian carriers.