The special regime for foreign aircraft will be extended until the end of 2028. The Ministry of Transportation prepared a draft two-year extension of special rules for operating foreign aircraft and engines leased from foreign companies. The regime has been in effect since March 2022, when foreign lessors demanded the return of planes and Western manufacturers stopped servicing them. It allows Russian airlines to keep aircraft in operation, insure, repair and maintain them according to Russian rules. Airbus, Boeing and Embraer aircraft continue to form the backbone of the Russian aircraft fleet. During 2022–2025, Russian suppliers settled foreign lessor claims for 204 out of 407 aircraft. As for the rest, legal risks remain. Foreign owners and insurers may seek compensation, including unpaid lease payments. It is unlikely that these disputes will be fully resolved by the end of 2028. Therefore, the extension of the special regime is necessary to ensure that airlines can continue to operate foreign aircraft without legal uncertainty.