The Perspective High-Speed Helicopter is expected to fly in June

Russian Helicopters pushing the High-Speed Helicopter Demonstrator to 450 km/h

The OEM plans to start flight-testing the aircraft in June[...]
Like the first Boeing 767 in the charter airline’s fleet, the second 767 was formerly operated by Rossiya Airlines (Photo by Royal Flight)

Royal Flight takes delivery of a second Boeing 767

Like the first Boeing 767 in the charter airline’s fleet, the second 767 was formerly operated by Rossiya Airlines[...]
Acknowledgement of Russian authorities' certification power is important for the export of Russian-built aircraft

US and Europe recognize transfer of certification functions to Russian Authorities

Acknowledgement of Russian authorities' certification power is important for the export of Russian-built aircraft[...]
Pulkovo Expects Direct Traffic from China to Increase 40%

Pulkovo expects direct traffic from China to increase 40%

The airport's operator forecasts the downdraft trend to level out, but not enough to launch the next phase of the development plan[...]
The area of the existing terminal at Tbilisi measures 25,000 sq. m.

Tbilisi Airport to expand terminal area by 50%

The area of the existing terminal at Tbilisi measures 25,000 sq. m.[...]
Motor Sich - Ukrainian engine-maker believes in the future of re-engined Polish rotorcraft

Motor Sich to re-engine PZL W-3A Sokół Helicopter

Ukrainian engine-maker believes in the future of re-engined Polish rotorcraft[...]
Merchandising – Delivering Real $$. What Really Works and How Can You Make it Happen?
The MC-21-300 version of the Russian new-generation narrow-body will be equipped with Prat & Whitney PW1431G geared turbofan engine

FAA certifies engine for MC-21

The MC-21-300 version of the Russian new-generation narrow-body will be equipped with Prat & Whitney PW1431G geared turbofan engine[...]
UTair is once again in level flight

UTair Group returns to profitability

According to the group’s 2015 financial report, its net profit at the end of 2015 amounted to 2.274 billion rubles ($35 million)[...]
The lessor takes away three Cessna 208 Grand Caravans and two L-410UVP-E20s from the Buryatiya-based carrier

GTLK reclaims five aircraft from PANH airline

The lessor takes away three Cessna 208 Grand Caravans and two L-410UVP-E20s from the Buryatiya-based carrier[...]
Boeing 737-800 VP-BVE will be the first aircraft with blended split-scimitar type winglets operated in Russia

Yakutia Airlines takes delivery of fourth Boeing 737-800

Aircraft purchase plans suspended, the airline continues to epand its fleet through leasing[...]
The carrier’s Embraer E195s will take Saratov passengers abroad once again

Saratov Airlines reclaims international flights approval

The international flight endorsement was suspended last year for the period of 180 days as a result of a safety violation[...]
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Airlines open new commercial horizons for travel agencies

Key trends and successful cases will be presented at the upcoming Aviation IT Forum that will be held in Moscow Marriott Grand Hotel on May, 19.[...]
Royal Flight Boeing767

Royal Flight receives first Boeing 767, eyes Ilyushin Il-96

The aircraft, the first wide-body in the airline's fleet, was previously operated by Rossiya[...]
Yamal's new aircraft is the extended-range of the SSJ 100

Yamal starts commercial operation of SSJ 100

The regional airline is expected to receive 25 SSJ 100s before the year-end[...]


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