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Belavia, the Belarus flag carrier, has reported aircraft struggles due to ongoing international sanctions and will look to Russia for planes.

Passengers of the Belavia special flight from Israel were welcomed at Minsk National Airport not only by families and friends, but also by the press. The Belarusians talked to journalists and shared their first emotions after landing on their native land

At present Belavia has 13 aircraft, with the average age at 11.2 years. “It is quite a good figure. Aircraft of Western manufacture can be operated forever, as a matter of principle. The notion of air worthiness is the only stumbling block. Aircraft can be used to transport passengers until they are 30-35 years old,” Igor Cherginets said.

According to the CEO, Belavia is in negotiations with the Russian Federation. “We are in very intensive talks. We are preparing agreements with Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) on buying MC-21 aircraft and Sukhoi Superjet new aircraft," he said.

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