Turkey has already designated its third carrier, while Russia has yet to do so

Russia, Turkey approve more carriers between Moscow, Istanbul

AtlasGlobal is the third designated Turkish airline on the route linking the capital cities of that country and Russia[...]
Khrabrovo is waiting for an influx of soccer fans for next year's FIFA World Cup

Kaliningrad airport's new terminal put in operation

The new facility will include three baggage belts[...]
One of the possible conepts

INSIGHT: Volga-Dnepr mulling possible Ruslan successor

Russian freight operator dreaming of a dedicated freighter[...]
aeroflot press-release

Aeroflot Group Passenger Traffic Up 16.6% In 6M 2017

Today, Aeroflot PJSC (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) announces operating results for Aeroflot Group (“the Group”) and Aeroflot – Russian Airlines (“the Company”) for June and t[...]
The L-410s will be operated on intra-regional flights

Arkhangelsk-based carrier to lease two more L-410 turboprops

The Second Arkhangelsk United Aviation Division will exand its L-410UVP-E fleet to five aircraft[...]
The Ansat is core to the Russian government's program to develop air ambulance services across the country

Ansat approved for cold climate operations

With the latest supplement to its type certificate, the helicopter is now cleared to fly in the Polar regions[...]
AirBridgeCargo hopes to benefit from the growing pharma shipments on routes between Europe and Asia

INSIGHT: AirBridgeCargo focuses on sensitive freights

1. In 2017 the operator is looking to increase its volume of special cargoes[...]
aeroflot press-release

Aeroflot Officially Returns to the Global Aviation Elite by Passenger Traffic

Aeroflot has achieved a key strategic milestone and has once again occupied a spot among the world’s top 20 leading airlines by passenger traffic, returning to this group for [...]
GTLK will be leasing the aircraft to air ambulance services across Russia

MAKS: GTLK places order for 30 helicopters

The lessor will supply the aircraft to air ambulance services across Russia[...]
Azimuth Airlines has signed letters of intent for eight more Superjets in addition to the eight on firm order

MAKS: Azimuth Airlines mulling more SSJ100s

The airline has already received two of the type[...]
S7 Airlines has 16 A320neos on firm order

S7 Airlines becomes Russia's first A320neo operator

The airliner will complete its first revenue flight between Moscow and Novosibirsk[...]
Interjet could receive residual value guarantees with this new deal

MAKS: Interjet confirms interest in 10 more SSJ100s

The carrier is the largest SSJ100 operator outside Russia with 22 aircraft[...]
The Il-114 production program was relaunched on orders from President Putin

MAKS: GTLK places order for 50 Il-114-300s

The contract was signed by UAC Vice-President Vladislav Masalov (left) and GTLK CEO Sergey Khramagin[...]
UTair will be testing the type in operation to help the manufacture promote the helicopters on the Russian market

MAKS: UTair to get two Mil Mi-171A2s

The two aircraft are to be delivered in 2017[...]
aeroflot press-release

Aeroflot’s Annual Report Wins Top Honors in League of American Communications Professionals’ Vision Awards 2016

The interactive version of Aeroflot 2016 Annual Report has received a top marketing award – a platinum medal in the Transport and Logistics category of the international 2016 [...]


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