Russian IL-96-400T restored freighter

Restored Il-96-400T freighter put into commercial operations

…with the aircraft manufacturer-owned airline[...]
Aeroflot components production PMA

Aeroflot and Rosatom join forces to launch PMA component production for Western-built aircraft

Safe implementation of parts manufactured by a certified company other than their OEM is of utmost importance for the industry’s sustainability[...]
scenario for air transport in Russia

The baseline scenario for air transport in Russia improved

Russian airlines’ passenger traffic is projected to be 121.3 million in 2030[...]
Aeroflot expands international traffic

Aeroflot expands international traffic

The recovery of the Russian flag carrier contributes significantly to the local air transport market’s positive dynamics[...]
Russia’s Utair passenger numbers

Russia’s Utair passenger numbers increase 9,4% in nine months of 2023

A privately-owned airline’s traffic now stands at 84% of 2019 levels[...]
Russian airlines' passenger traffic grows

Russia’s international air traffic rose to its highest level since the pandemic

But this is still only 39.5% of pre-COVID levels[...]
Aeroflot’s dedicated maintenance division A-Technics

Aeroflot expands aircraft MRO capabilities

Aeroflot has everything it needs to ensure continued airworthiness of its fleet – extensive experience, profound knowledge of aircraft, all necessary equipment and highly qual[...]
Aeroflot migrates to local CRS and PSS

Migration to local PSS gives greater flexibility to Aeroflot

Migration into Russian passenger service systems is a major milestone in ensuring sovereignty of Russia’s air transport industry[...]
Russian airlines' traffic declined

Russian airlines’ October traffic down 25%

In the first ten months of 2022 Russian airlines saw their traffic decline by 14.3 per cent year-on-year[...]
Aeroflot is one of 10 largest airline groups

Aeroflot is one of the world’s 10 largest airline groups by 2021 traffic

Aeroflot Group’s leadership acknowledged by an influential British aviation analytics firm[...]
Aireon’s ADS-B for Azerbaijani air traffic surveillance

Azerbaijan to introduce satellite-based ADS-B for air traffic surveillance

ADS-B data will give the Caucasus country’s air navigation service provider a complete view of Azerbaijan airspace[...]
Air Astana Group

Air Astana Group grows fleet to 40 aircraft

Kazakhstan’s national airline grouping has taken delivery of its ninth Airbus А321LR[...]
Russia to return 737MAX aircraft to foreign lessors

Russia allows to return two Boeing 737MAXs to foreign lessors

S7 Airlines gets government’s approval for returning idling aircraft[...]
Russian MRO

Russia enhances continued airworthiness system

Flight safety – the top priority[...]
PS-14 powered MC-21-310 undergoes certification flight tests

MC-21 powered by Russian-made engines completes 100 flights in 20 months

Certification programme requires 140 more flights[...]


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