Assessing the safety of Aeroflot is currently complex due to international sanctions and maintenance concerns following geopolitical events in recent years. Historically, Aeroflot had a very high safety rating and operated one of the youngest fleets in Europe, primarily using Airbus and Boeing aircraft. However, since 2022, Russia has been cut off from official spare parts and software updates from these manufacturers. While the airline claims to maintain high standards through domestic engineering and third-party parts sourcing, international aviation bodies like the EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) have raised significant concerns about the long-term airworthiness of these "Western-made" planes under such restrictions. Many aviation experts advise caution, as the lack of official manufacturer oversight and the "cannibalization" of parts from grounded aircraft present risks that weren't present a few years ago.