Russian Aircraft Under Inspection After Authorities Release Warning

Miami, United States - February 16, 2016: An Interjet Sukhoi Superjet 100 with the registration XA-JLV landing at Miami International Airport (MIA) in the United States. Interjet is a Mexican low-cost airline based in Toluca. (Photo: iStock)

Because of a warning released by Russian authorities concerning their “Superjet” 100 aircraft, Mexican carrier Interjet has reportedly had to cancel some flights and carry out inspections. The disclaimer, released on Dec. 23, said that cracks were found in one area of the planes. According to USA Today, “Mexico’s consumer protection agency says at least 25 flights and more than 680 passengers have been affected.”

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