Rostransnadzor found “serious violations” in maintaining the airworthiness of Smartavia aircraft and called the situation at the company “a real threat to the life and property of passengers,” writes Izvestia, citing the results of the department’s inspection. .
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From October 1 to 14, the department inspected Smartavia; specialists worked in the company’s Moscow office, as well as at the Arkhangelsk and Pulkovo airports in St. Petersburg.
“The current situation at the airline represents a real threat to the life and property of passengers using its services, as well as to the property, life and health of its own employees,” the publication quotes the conclusion of Rostransnadzor based in the research results. inspection.
The department noted that the airline’s management tools cannot effectively support its normal operation. Rostransnadzor ordered the company to evaluate the suitability of managers responsible for maintaining the airworthiness of aircraft for their positions, since serious violations were identified in this area.
“The airline is obliged to submit a report on the work performed by November 15, 2024 to Rostransnadzor to determine the need to introduce restrictions on the operator’s certificate,” the publication quotes an excerpt from the letter from Rostransnadzor.
Smartavia told Interfax that they are analyzing the department’s comments and will provide a response to the inspection report by November 15, 2024.
According to the company’s own data, Smartavia has a fleet of 13 aircraft. By the end of 2023, the airline increased passenger traffic by 17%, up to 3.8 million people.
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