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- Russia grounded five Il-76MD-90A aircraft due to poor-quality parts.
- The wheel bearings were swapped at a Moscow factory, with a criminal investigation now underway.
- The Russian air force's fleet of Il-76MD-90A aircraft has suffered significant attrition since 2022.
Russia was forced to take five military aircraft out of service due to key parts being swapped out for poor-quality ones, according to local media reports.
The issue affects the landing gear of Russia's Il-76MD-90A, a large modernized strategic aircraft designed for ferrying troops and military equipment.