Construction of the new runway is the only way to renovate the existing landing strip without closing down Chisinau Airport

Chisinau Airport to get a second runway

It is the only way to renovate the existing landing strip without closing down of airport of Moldova’s capital.[...]
SCAT launches new routes from Astana to destinations in Russia and Armenia

SCAT Airlines to develop a hub in Astana

The private Kazakh carrier launches new routes from the country's capital to destinations in Russia and Armenia.[...]
aeroflot press-release

CAPA Centre for Aviation Highlights Record Achievements and Strategic Transformation of Aeroflot Group

Leading global aviation analysis agency Centre for Aviation (CAPA) has published a report on Aeroflot Group. As the report points out, the Group has achieved outstanding resul[...]
Russian authorities reserved ex-Transaero routes for Aeroflot and its subsidiary Rossiya for one more year

Aeroflot Group keeps 32 of ex-Transaero’s international routes

Russian authorities reserved these routes for Aeroflot and its subsidiary Rossiya for one more year.[...]
A surprising recovery in Russian air transport revenue growth could also be the beginning of a new soap bubble

INSIGHT: New fortunes, same old pitfalls for Russian airlines

A surprising recovery in Russian air transport revenue growth could also be the beginning of a new soap bubble.[...]
Code-share agreement between Air Astana and Lufthansa cover flights between Frankfurt and Kazakhstan’s cities of Almaty and Astana

Kazakh Air Astana strikes a code-sharing deal with Lufthansa

It cover flights between Frankfurt and Kazakhstan’s cities of Almaty and Astana.[...]
Yakutia-based Alrosa is to receive two Boeing 737 in 2017-2018.

Alrosa chooses Boeing 737 over Superjet 100

Yakutia-based regional carrier is to receive two aircraft of the type in 2017-2018.[...]
Despite the difficulties, Ai Astana is not going to discard PW-powered Airbuses

Air Astana replaces both engines on its first A320neo

Despite the difficulties, Kazakhstan flag carrier is not going to discard PW-powered Airbuses.[...]
The first prototype of Russia’s new MC-21 narrow body airliner was rolled-out in summer 2016

Russia’s MC-21 maiden flight is set for April

The first prototype of Russia’s new narrow body airliner was rolled-out in summer 2016.[...]
New Russian helicopter will compete with foreign models, including the Robinson R66, Airbus Helicopters H120, and the new Bell-505

Russian Helicopters announces specs of new light single

It will compete with foreign models, including the Robinson R66, Airbus Helicopters H120, and the new Bell-505.[...]
Safran will help CIAM adapt its testing equipment to the Silvercrest's shape and size.

Russia's CIAM to test Silvercrеst

Moscow's Central Institute for Aviation Motors will modify its test-bench equipment to accommodate the Silvercrest business-jet engine.[...]
Growing passenger numbers at Moscow's three airports indicate overall economic recovery.

Vnukovo traffic growth continues to outpace Moscow competition

International passenger traffic at Vnukovo Airport doubled in February.[...]
aeroflot press-release

Aeroflot named among world’s most efficiently managed airlines with best return on capital of any global carrier

Aeroflot is among airlines to earn their cost of capital over a 10-year period, with Russia’s flag carrier ranking first among global players (i.e., excluding regional and low[...]
Lufthansa Technik will Provide Air Astana with a full range of V2500 services.

Lufthansa Technik to perform maintenance on Air Astana's V2500 engines

The Kazakh carrier will send its first powerplant to Germany for scheduled maintenance in April.[...]

2016 worst for CIS-wide flight safety in 25 years

The poor 2016 figures were largely down to a spike in commercial aviation accidents.[...]


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