Large-scale inspections are expected for air carriers due to a twofold increase in aviation accidents.

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During 2026, Rostransnadzor will organize inspections against 51 regional airlines. This is reported "Известия".

Large-scale inspections initiated by the Government of the Russian Federation will take place from December 1, 2025 to December 1, 2026. The need for them was explained by the risk of regional carriers experiencing situations that could lead to disasters, for example, as happened with the An-24 of the Angara airline, the injured the crash in July of this year in the Amur region.

According to crash statistics, in 2024, the number of accidents doubled compared to the previous year, from 8 to 17, and the death toll more than tripled, from 12 to 37. In less than 2025, four accidents have already occurred in commercial aviation, including two accidents and two disasters resulting in53 people died in total.