Aeroflot Group posts traffic growth

Aeroflot Group posts traffic growth in H1 2026 despite headwinds

Flagship carrier holds onto gains as well[...]
Aeroflot’s digital evolution

Aeroflot’s digital evolution: From passenger AI assistants to VR flight decks

Russian flag carrier showcases next-gen IT solutions at CIPR conference[...]

A 100-aircraft shortfall looms for Russia's regional aviation sector

Planned TVRS-44 regional turboprop could be repurposed as military transport[...]
S7 Airlines adds two A321s

Russia’s S7 Airlines bolsters fleet with two ex-Red Wings A321s

Both aircraft expected to enter service by late summer[...]
Russian carriers struggle against fleet constraints

Foreign airlines post 21% rise in Russian passenger traffic

In 2025, they carried 24.3 million passengers on Russian routes[...]
Aeroflot drives international growth via strategic fleet redeployment

Aeroflot drives international growth via strategic fleet redeployment

The Group successfully offset reduced activity in the Middle East by pivoting capacity toward Southeast Asia, Turkey, and Egypt[...]
Russia’s UAC sees confirmed demand for 570 aircraft through 2035

UAC announces confirmed demand for 570 airliners by 2035

Of these, 74 aircraft have already been contracted by Russian aircraft manufacturer[...]
fly to Uzbekistan poster by Centrum Air

Traffic between Russia and Uzbekistan reaches 2 million passengers

Traffic has grown by more than 60% since pre-crisis 2019[...]
russian and cinese aircraft at vladivostok airport

Vladivostok Airport sees international passenger traffic jump by a third in Q1

Strong international demand drives double-digit growth in overall traffic[...]
Aeroflot summer flight schedule

Aeroflot Group unveils summer flight schedule: over 300 routes, more than half domestic

The Group’s number of regional routes bypassing Moscow to reach 172[...]
Russia's direct air links

Russia reduces direct international air links by nine countries

Suspensions largely driven by Iran conflict[...]
S7 Airlines increases dedicated cargo

S7 Airlines increases dedicated cargo traffic by 50% in 2025

Novosibirsk and Irkutsk serve as key cargo hubs[...]
Azur Air’s AOC restricted

Rosaviatsiya restricts Azur Air’s AOC following safety audit

Russia’s largest charter carrier has three months to rectify shortcomings[...]
Aeroflot posts net profit for 2025, revenue up and debt down

Aeroflot posts net profit for 2025, revenue up and debt down

Aeroflot Group revenue grows 5.3%, total debt down 13.4% under IFRS[...]
Russia nationalizes critical air travel infrastructure

Russia nationalizes critical air travel distribution and settlement infrastructure

Leonardo ticket booking system and Transport Clearing House have come under state control[...]


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