The two Russian charter carriers are considering leasing the upgraded version of the Ilyushin Il-96 widebody

Royal Flight, Pegas Fly show interest in Il-96-400M

The two Russian charter carriers are considering leasing the upgraded version of the Ilyushin widebody.[...]
aeroflot press-release

Aeroflot Announces Results of Board of Directors Meeting

PJSC Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) announces the results of Board of Directors meeting held on 9 March 2017 that was chaired by Kirill Androsov.[...]
The Russian Orenburzhye Airlines is in talks of acquiring three Embraer E190 aircraft

Orenburzhye Airlines interested in ex-Air Canada's E190 jets

The Russian airline is in talks of acquiring three aircraft of the type.[...]
Ural Airlines MRO center will shortly start performing all types of heavy checks on the carrier’s fleet.

Ural Airlines MRO center looking to expand services

It will shortly start performing all types of heavy checks on the Ural Airlines fleet.[...]
Should the forecast prove true, Pulkovo airport will beat its historic record set in 2014.

Pulkovo forecasts traffic to grow 10% in 2017

Should the forecast prove true, St Petersburg’s airport will beat its historic record set in 2014.[...]
The new An-148 regional aircraft will be used by Saratov Airlines on domestic routes throughout Russia.

Saratov Airlines to acquire a fifth An-148 jet

The new regional aircraft will be used on domestic routes throughout Russia.[...]
Russia’s largest airline group, Aeroflot, to take delivery of 104 aircraft and phase out 36 within this period.

Aeroflot Group to add 68 aircraft in 2017-2018

Russia’s largest airline group to take delivery of 104 aircraft and phase out 36 within this period.[...]
Russian MRO provider responds to the increasing demand for engine repair in Russia

Engineering Holding to double its engine repair capability

The decision was made as a response to the increasing demand for engine repairs in Russia.[...]
The landing strip in Zhulyany airport will be repaired from May, 14 to May, 24

Kyiv Zhulyany airport to be closed for landing strip repair

During that period all the flights will be diverted to airport of Ukraine’s capital, Boryspil.[...]
Nord-Technik MRO provider expands operations

Nord-Technik MRO provider expands operations

This was triggered by increased aircraft utilization of the Russian provider’s key customers.[...]
At first, FL Technics will only be concentrated on servicing A320s of Russia’s Ural Airlines in Zhukovsky

FL Technics to launch a line maintenance station in Zhukovsky

At first, the Lithuanian MRO provider will only be concentrated on servicing A320s of Russia’s Ural Airlines.[...]
The most popular types in the Russian commercial fleet will remain the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737

Russian commercial fleet to exceed 1,000 by 2020

The most popular types will remain the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737.[...]
The reason for Aeroflot net income may be a combination of favorable market conditions and the group’s fleet optimization efforts.

Aeroflot net income reached $663 million in 2016

The reason for such financial success may be a combination of favorable market conditions and the group’s fleet optimization efforts.[...]
RFID tagging program will prevent illegal trafficking of Russian aircraft parts

Russian aircraft parts to get tagged

The RFID tagging program is expected to prevent illegal trafficking of aircraft components[...]
The head of Engineering Holding Igor Panshin spoke about the current shape of the Russian MRO market

Right path for Russian MRO industry

The head of Engineering Holding Igor Panshin spoke about the current shape of the Russian MRO market.[...]


CIS and Russian aviation news – all in one place

Russian Aviation Insider provides the global air transport community with timely and reliable business news, insight, trends and analysis on commercial aviation matters in Russia and across the other post-Soviet states (which remain closely linked economically, culturally and otherwise).

Russian Aviation Insider is a fresh, professional online publication delivering expert insight – and local knowledge – on the fast-paced legislative, political, and economic changes in the region’s commercial aviation sector.
We speak your language, arming you with the information, analysis and data that will help you better understand the specifics of doing aviation business in Russia and across the broader CIS.

Use our app for Google Chrome and be the first to learn more about the ever-changing CIS and Russian aviation industry.

Russian aviation news

Russian Aviation Insider
Newsletter
Sign up for our email newsletter and stay tuned with the air transport market in Russia and the CIS.
Be the first to know about:
  • Airlines & industry business news
  • Expert insights
  • Analysis of fleets and operational data

We'll deliver them semi-weekly to your inbox.
  • Follow on Facebook
  • Follow on Twitter
  • Follow on Google+
  • Follow on LinkedIn
  • Subscribe to our RSS feed