RusLIne

RusLine leases five more Bombardier CRJ200s

Russian regional carrier has leased the five aircraft from an undiscosed lessor, bringing its fleet to 20 aircraft[...]
aeroflot press-release

Aeroflot announces partnership with Avis

Now Aeroflot Bonus Program members can get up to 1,500 miles and discount up to 15% for Avis rentals worldwide[...]
According to the Russian accounting standards, the carrier made 32 million rubles, according to IFRS, it lost 80

Pobeda’s financial results exceed forcasts in 2015

According to the Russian accounting standards, the carrier made 32 million rubles, according to IFRS, it lost 80[...]
Ka-62 first flight

Ka-62 helicopter takes its first flight

The program is about two years behind schedule[...]
The Boeing 777-200ER with tail number VP-BVA was previously operated by Malaysia Airlines

VIM-Avia receives its first Boeing 777

The aircraft is a new type and the only wide-body aircraft in the operator’s fleet[...]
aeroflot press-release

Aeroflot announces results of Board of Directors meeting

PJSC Aeroflot announces the results of the Board of Directors meeting held on 28 April 2016[...]
aeroflot press-release

Aeroflot Group announces operating results for March 2016

Aeroflot PJSC announces traffic statistics for Aeroflot Group and Aeroflot – Russian Airlines for March and the first three months of 2016[...]
The first Russian-made L-410s will be assembled in 2017

UWCA receives preorders for 30 L-410 turboprops

Delivery schedule stretches to 2020, the customer is not disclosed[...]
UTair Aviation saw its revenues shrink in 2015

UTair's losses shrink 17% in 2015

In 2015 the airline managed to reach debt settlement agreements, renegotiate lease payment schedules, and have leasing contracts extended with most of its lessors[...]
Sochi Airport's traffic increased 42% in Q1 2016

Sochi and Kaliningrad fastest growing Russian airports in Q1

Most airports on Russia's top-20 list managed to take advantage of the escalating domestic travel, resulting in 1,6% cumulative growth[...]

Ukrainian Airlines Q1 traffic increases 11.3%

The country's carriers served 1.258 million passengers on international and domestic routes[...]
IrAero currently operates less spacious CRJ 200s

IrAero signs a contract for four SSJ 100s

Irkutsk-based regional airline leases the four aircraft from State Transport Leasing Company[...]
aeroflot press-release

Aeroflot voluntarily gives up rights to operate 13 high-demand routes transferred from Transaero

Aeroflot has no desire to become a monopolist on the Russian market, and plans to maintain its market share below 50%.[...]
When crisis strikes Russian carriers, some players leave the market, while others increase their efficiency through fleet modernization

Russian carriers respond to crisis with fleet modernization

When crisis strikes, some players leave the market, while others increase their efficiency through fleet modernization[...]
Cosmos operates a fleet of three Tupolev Tu-134s

Cosmos Airline sold to Roscosmos corporation

The operator will continue providing air transportation services to all Russian enterprises engaged in the rocket and space industry[...]


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