UTair dismissed half of its fleet within one year

The airline is rearranging its operations under a crisis bailout plan[...]

Rosneft taking delivery of Twin Otters

Ten new DHC-6s series 400 will be operated in Krasnoyarsk for transportation of the oil company's shift workers[...]
SSJ100s return

Four SSJ100s return to Russia from Indonesia and Laos

Indonesian Sky Aviation and Laos' Lao Central went out of business shortly after receiving their aircraft[...]

Transaero Airlines: too big to fail or to support?

The fate of Russia’s second largest carrier will reshape the country’s commercial aviation market[...]

Aulie-Ata Airport completes infrastructure renewal

Anoter waypoint in Kazakhstan welcomes East - West transit traffic with all-new runway and terminal[...]

SSJ100's stretched version tested for extended life

The long-range SSJ 100LR has commenced endurance testing[...]

Russian traffic more Moscow centered than ever

Moscow's three airports served 77% of total traffic, and the trend is expected to continue[...]

Grozny Avia considers three SSJ100s

The carrier is expanding its fleet as response to growing competition on Grozny - Moscow route[...]

Russian airlines' consolidated loss trippled YOY

The industry is plagued by decreasing demand and surging costs[...]

S7 owner offered to purchase a major stake in Transaero

A new twist in the insolvent carrier's fortune may save it from bankruptcy[...]

Two more Twin Otters flying in Chukotka

Director of Chukotavia provides insight on operating in the adverse conditions of Russia's Far East[...]

Pulkovo lobbies visa waiver, fifth air freedom

St. Petersburg's airport challenges current regulations in search of new sources of international traffic[...]
Sabetta Airport

Sabetta to become the northernmost international airport

Sabetta, serving Yamal LNG, became operational this year[...]
transaero a321

Transaero's two A321s return to lessor

Brand new aircraft are leased back to Chinese ICBC Leasing[...]

Russian officials to use domestic airlines for business travel

Unless no service to their destination is available, other than provided by a foreign carrier[...]


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