Compared to May results, traffic in June demonstrated softer decline

Russian commercial aviation market shrank slower in June

Compared to May results, traffic in June demonstrated softer decline[...]
This year Boeing’s forecast of the region’s demand for airline pilots exceeds last year’s by almost 30%

Demand for airline pilots in Russia to reach 22K by 2035

This year Boeing’s forecast of the region’s demand for airline pilots exceeds last year’s estimate by almost 30%[...]
IrAero is the fifth oerator of the type

IrAero starts commercial operation of SSJ 100

The Russian regional carrier has been waiting to launch operations of the type for nearly a month due to bureaucratic hurdles[...]
aeroflot press-release

Aeroflot Group announces operating results for June 2016

In June 2016, Aeroflot Group carried 3.9 million passengers, up 5.8% year-on-year. Aeroflot airline carried 2.5 million passengers, a year-on-year increase of 6.5%.[...]
Photo by Aeroflot

Aeroflot's traffic continues climb at a slower rate

Russia's largest airline reamains way ahead of the market, which is experiencing a deep crisis[...]
Russia's two major airines show growth against the fading market background

S7 and Ural Airlines show growth

Despite the general fall in the Russian air transport market, the amount of passengers carried aboard two major Russian airlines has continued to show growth[...]
Ukraine International Airlines now has 19 Boeing 737-800s in its fleet

Ukraine International Airlines receives factory-new Boeing 737

The Boeing 737-800 becomes the first aircraft delivered straight from the OEM in the last three years[...]
aeroflot press-release

Aeroflot IFE interface wins at International Design Awards

Aeroflot’s in-flight entertainment (IFE) system interface has been awarded the silver medal for Interface Design at the ninth International Design Awards in Los Angeles.[...]
At the end of the first half-year Air Astana’s net loss reached $6.6 million

Air Astana goes below red line again

At the end of the first half-year the airline's net loss reached $6.6 million[...]
In the first half of 2016, Sochi Airport grew the fastest out of all Russian airports.

Russia’s largest airports report half-year statistics

Results of passenger traffic greatly vary depending on the region[...]
Two Boeing 777s and a Boeing 767 have entered commercial service with VIM-avia

VIM-Avia starts operating three wide-bodies

Two Boeing 777s and a Boeing 767 have entered commercial service with the Russian carrier[...]
The company owns a network of helipads and operates a Robinson R66 and an Airbus Helicopters H130

Heliports of Russia approved for commercial passenger service

The company owns a network of helipads and operates a Robinson R66 and an Airbus Helicopters H130[...]
The United Engine Corporation is to supply Russian Helicopters with 50 TV7-117B engines until 2019

UEC launches serial production of engines for Mi-38

The United Engine Corporation is to supply Russian Helicopters with 50 TV7-117B engines until 2019[...]
The largest operator of the type, Vladivostok Avia with the fleet of six aircraft, was acquired by Aurora

Tu-204-300 approved by ETOPS-120

The Russian-made aircraft has been approved to continue flight with one engine inoperable for two hours, paving way for a similar certification of the aircraft’s larger versio[...]
aeroflot press-release

Aeroflot launches partnership with Jumeirah Group as part of Aeroflot Bonus program

Aeroflot Bonus members will receive one mile for each US dollar spent in a Jumeirah hotel anywhere in the world.[...]


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