Stretched SSJ 100 program schedule slips
The stretched version of the Russian-built regional jet will enter market one year later than announced [...]
2015
Metrojet suspends operations
The Russian leisure charter airline plans to relaunch after its route network is reworked to exclude banned Turkey and Egypt [...]
Air Astana to build first MRO center in Central Asia
The Kazakhstan's flag-carrier's ambitious plans for an in-house maintenance center found support with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Deveopment [...]
Makhachkala Airport approved for Airbus A321
Increased traffic, expanded route network and new carriers at Dagestan's capital city are expected to follow [...]
One more SSJ100 delivered to Interjet
The 18th aircraft out of 30-strong batch entered service with the Mexican carrier [...]
First MC-21 fuselage assembled
The wing to be attached shortly, Irkut reported [...]
UTair sells charter subsidiary Azur Air
The transaction took place in September 2015, the buyer remains unknown [...]
Aeroflot named best company for business travelers
02 December 2015, Moscow. — Aeroflot was named the winner of Brand Awards in the nomination The Best Company for Business Travelers at the gala event in Moscow hosted [...]
Renewed Rossiya Airlines to receive ex-Transaero fleet, staff
Aeroflot presented to its investors the concept for the airline, that will unite three of its subsidiaries [...]
Ramport Aero confirms deadline for terminal expansion at Ramenskoye Airport
It is expected to be put into operation in the first quarter of 2016. [...]
Russia gearing up for 35-ton turbofan engine
Two of United Engine Corporation's subsidiaries are studying the design of new-generation heavy engines [...]
MC-21 fire extinguishing system completes first trials
The first MC-21 prototype is expected to be rolled out before the year-end [...]
Russia puts a ban on charter flights to Turkey
Turkey has topped the list of charter destinations for years. Regular flights, not affected by the ban, have not been so popular [...]
Russia to shift certification functions from IAC to national authorities
The certification power of the supranational Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) in place for over two decades becomes void after a scandal over Boeing 737 type certificate [...]
Airbus Helicopters H225 gets Russian type certificate
The 11-ton helicopter's once bright future on the Russian market is shadowed by political restrictions and downturn in oil sector
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Yamal Air Transport Company gets rid of L-410s
The aircraft don't fit into the regional airline's strategy [...]
Ukraine forbids Russian airlines to overfly its territory
The measure, likely to seriously affect Ukraine's air traffic service provider, is irrelevant for Russian carriers [...]
Air Armenia declared bankrupt
Armenian carrier objects the court's decision to declare it insolvent following a suit from HSBC Armenia
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FL Technics cleared for line maintenance of Russian-registered SSJ 100
The Lithuanian MRO provider has obtained a Russian FAP 145 certificate. [...]
Sheremetyevo takes lead
Sheremetyevo airport outgrew its rival Domodedovo by traffic figures in October and the 10 months of 2015 [...]
Regional administration becomes UTair’s stakeholder
Administration of Khanty-Mansiysk Okrug chooses to preserve the region's "strategic enterprise" by contributing to its registered capital [...]
Boeing 737-300 overruns runway in Kyrgyzstan
The aircraft operated by Avia Traffic Company was severely damaged, passengers and crew survived [...]
Superjet 100 delivery to Yamal Airlines taking longer than expected
The carrier will receive the first two of the 25 aircraft it ordered through GTLK lessor with a few months delay [...]
UTair restructures its debt
The troubled airline's agreement with its creditors secured allocation of state guarantees [...]
Novaport intends to take full control of Murmansk Airport
Russia's largest airport management holding is in talks with Gazprom Oil over buying out their stake in Murmansk airport [...]
AirBridgeCargo receives two Boeing 747-8Fs
The Russian carrier will operate them to America and Asia. [...]
Boryspil Airport reports year-end traffic goal achievement early
Ukraine's largest airport is expecting to declare positive financial results at the end of 2015 due to smart strategy [...]
Aeroflot to phase out five more A321s
The decision is in line with the fleet remarketing strategy [...]
Orenburg Airport pushing on with its subsidiary airline
Its carrier Orenburzhye operates turboprops for local destinations, but looks for spacious airliners for longer flights. [...]
Russia’s EMERCOM to get six new Il-76s
Marking the first order for the civil version of this Russian-built heavy transport aircraft [...]
Issyk-Kul’s expectations
Kyrgyzstan opens a reconstructed airfield to boost the tourism potential of Lake Issyk-Kul. [...]
Red Wings reaches new heights with SSJ 100
The Russian carrier claims to have achieved operating figures that top the type's operational redline [...]
Aeroflot’s net profit decreases at the end of nine months
Russia's flag carrier has reported its three-quarters fnancial results [...]
Russian security service describes Metrojet crash as terrorist act
Russian Federal Security Service has concluded that the Airbus A321's desintegration in flight over Sinai was caused by a self-made explosive device [...]
UTair Aviation posts $38 million loss in Q3
This is worse than a year ago, but much better compared to the first two quarters of 2015. [...]
EgyptAir banned from flying to Russia
The Russian authorities say the Egyptian carrier will be able to resume flights after it improves its security procedures. [...]
Volga-Dnepr testing Il-76 freighter in Antarctic
The trials are expected to allow the type to operate from snow-covered ice strips. [...]
Pobeda starts selling tickets to its first international destination
On December 19, the Russia low cost carrier will launch daily service from Moscow to Bratislava. [...]
Aeroflot to sell four A319s
The move will be discussed at the November 20 Board meeting. [...]
Aeroflot selects Boeing Shanghai to perform C-check on its Boeing 777s
The works are expected to take place at Shanghai’s Pudong Airport during the first quarter of 2016. [...]
Second Mi-171A2 prototype takes off
The second test helicopter is representative of the final design [...]
Cairo Aviation orders six MC-21 airliners
The agreement also covers an option for four more of the type. [...]
Russian ban on flights to Egypt to last several weeks
Russian and Egyptian authorities aare discussing ways to ensure the safety and security of Russian airline passengers. [...]
Ilyushin Finance to lease ex-Transaero’s Tu-204 freighters
The Russian lessor is also seeking customers for three Tu-214 passenger airliners [...]
INSIGHT: Idyll’s end
Russian airlines return over 100 aircraft to lessors in less than a year. [...]
IAC blames FATA’s inaction for revocation of Boeing 737 certificates
The CIS-wide Interstate Aviation Committee suggests to ground the type fleet in Russia due to safety reasons. [...]
PD-14 turbofan for Irkut MC-21 narrowbody enters flight tests
The engine's Russian certification is set for the spring of 2017 [...]
Two Russian Helicopter facilities to merge
The merger will help ramp up production of Mil and Kamov helicopters [...]
Engineering offers a full range of modification services
It became possible after the launch of fire resistance testing lab in Novosibirsk [...]
Transaero accuses S7 Group of breaching merger agreement
Transaero's owners believe S7 could refuse the deal under the pressure from Aeroflot [...]