Motor Sich Airlines controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Detention of Vyacheslav Bohuslayev over alleged cooperation with Russia
On 23 October 2022, Ukraine’s Security Service detained Vyacheslav Bohuslayev, described as honorary president of Motor Sich and Motor Sich Airlines, on suspicion of treason and cooperation with Russia. Authorities alleged that Ukrainian aircraft engines had been supplied to Russia and used in Russian military helicopters. The available reference reports allegations and detention rather than a final court determination.