The new head of SCAC will be challenged with setting up a sound aftersale support system for the SSJ 100

Sukhoi Superjet 100 receives EASA narrow-runway approval

EASA certifies Sukhoi Superjet 100 for narrow runway operation; steep approach approval pending[...]
An in-depth analysis on how the current economic recession is reshaping the Russian air transport market that is starting to resemble the Soviet times

INSIGHT: Russian air transport faces crisis once again

An in-depth analysis on how the current economic recession is reshaping the Russian air transport market that is starting to resemble the Soviet times[...]
While the total traffic through Kyrgyzstan decreases, foreign carriers grow their share of the local market

Kyrgyzstan's airlines lose to foreign carriers

While the total traffic through Kyrgyzstan decreases, foreign carriers grow their share of the local market[...]
A blue cornflower is the base element for the new image

Belavia unveils new brand identity

The rebranding was offered by Boeing as an option for the purchase of three new 737-800s[...]
Air Astana saw its market share shrink as Qazaq Air unravels operations in the region

Kazakh airlines increase passenger traffic by 4%

The country's carriers served 2.7 million passengers; Air Astana saw its market share shrink as Qazaq Air unravels operations in the region[...]
The second prototype of the MC-21-300 will undergo pressurization and structural testing

MC-21 fuselage delivered to TsAGI for testing

The second prototype of the MC-21-300 will undergo pressurization and structural testing[...]
After a radical capacity reduction as a means to save the airline from bankruptcy, UTair is considering new aircraft once again

UTair reveals fleet renewal plans

After a radical capacity reduction as a means to save the airline from bankruptcy, UTair is considering new aircraft once again[...]
The E-Jets may become S7's second largest order after the order for three A320neos signed in April

S7 Airlines considers ordering 20 Embraer jets

The E-Jets may become S7's second largest order after the order for three A320neos signed in April[...]
aeroflot press-release
Russia's flagship carrier is steadily refreshing its fleet with factory-new Boeing 737NGs

Aeroflot receives Boeing 737 and Airbus A320

Russia's flagship carrier is steadily refreshing its fleet with factory-new aircraft, six in two weeks[...]
The stretched, upgraded and more powerful version of the original four-engine long-haul Il-96 airliner currently exists as a cargo version only

VASO to build a passenger Il-96-400M prototype by 2019

The stretched, upgraded and more powerful version of the original four-engine long-haul Il-96 airliner currently exists as a cargo version only[...]
Ural Airlines' traffic has been growing steadily since the beginning of the year

Ural Airlines traffic increases 17% in July

As all major Russian carriers, Ural Airlines observes traffic growth against the general backdrop on the Russian market[...]
One of VIM-avia’s Boeing 777s is currently undergoing a C-check in China

Boeing Shangai wins VIM-Avia’s 777 maintenance contract

One of VIM-avia’s Boeing 777s is currently undergoing a C-check in China[...]
aeroflot press-release
aeroflot press-release


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