• Among the Russian airlines stripping planes for part is state-controlled Aeroflot AFLT.MM, industry sources reportedly told Reuters.
• Process follows Russian government’s advice in June for airlines to use some aircraft for parts.
• Plan is reportedly to ensure remainder of foreign-built planes can continue flying at least through 2025.
• Sanctions also preventing airlines from undergoing maintenance in the West.
• Aviation experts predicted the parts stripping, but Reuters’ report first detailed examples.

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