They should do it, even if they don’t have to. To drive the point home to Russia that it’s space-faring days are behind it.
As is their aeronautical industry. 60% of Russias airlines are leaded from Ireland and are being recalled with leases cancelled. To a insult further, Boeing and other commercial airline producers in on the sanctions will no longer provide spare parts. Aeroflot is now constrained to 3rd world venders and cannibalism of planes on the ground. I can see their new marketing branding, “Fly us, we might get you there”.
I believe international flights are primarily China, India, Pakistan, Africa, and South/Central America. All gardens spots.
# They should do it, even if they don’t have to. To drive the point home to Russia that it’s space-faring days are behind it.
Really? Doesn’t Russia have the ability to put men in space?
The U.S. doesn’t. Which nation really has it’s space-faring days behind it?