Hard Landings and Hard Realities: S7 Airlines Imposes Drastic Restrictions on First Officers

In an unprecedented move that underscores the mounting pressures facing the Russian aviation sector, S7 Airlines—one of the country’s largest and most prominent carriers—has instituted a sweeping ban on first officers performing landings at the vast majority of its destinations. Effective immediately and extending through October 1, 2026, the policy mandates that, with very limited…

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