Russia’s Pegas Fly takes delivery of its maiden Embraer E-190

Russia’s Pegas Fly takes delivery of its maiden Embraer

First of a planned total of seven E-190s the Russian airline has leased from NAC[...]
Wizz low-fares airline to launch three new services from Kyiv to Germany and Austria

Wizz Air further expands in Ukraine

Low-cost European carrier to offer 95 per cent more seats from Ukraine this year[...]
Aero Mongolia contemplates Russia’s SSJ100

Aero Mongolia contemplates Russia’s SSJ100

Carrier signs letter of intent for two of the increasingly popular Russian regional jets[...]
Iran signs agreement for 40 SSJ100R Russian regional jets

Iran signs agreement for 40 SSJ100R Russian regional jets

The ‘R’ designation indicates an enhanced number of Russian-made components[...]
Severstal to replace Bombardier CRJs with Russian regional jets

Severstal to replace Bombardier CRJs with Russian regional jets

Russian steel giant’s airline subsidiary to take first SSJ100 in October[...]
S7 Technics to expand types and capabilities

S7 Technics to expand types and capabilities

The deputy director of Russia’s largest MRO provider elaborates on the company’s current progress in the home country and in the CIS[...]
Russia’s S7 Group signs up for the possibility of 75 Sukhoi Superjets

Russia’s S7 Group signs up for the possibility of 75 Sukhoi Superjets

Deliveries of the shorter-version SSJ75 may begin in 2022[...]
Red Wings

Russia’s Red Wings is revealed as customer for Bombardier CS300s

Russian airline agrees operational lease order for six CS300 aircraft[...]
Saratov Airlines’ AOC is extended

Saratov Airlines’ AOC is extended for one month

Russian airline has until May 30 to rectify shortcomings to fully restore its AOC[...]
Azeri Silk Way West Airlines provides most of the airlift for the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix

Azerbaijan’s Silk Way Airlines gets Formula One Grand Prix across the line

Prestigious and lucrative contract for Azeri cargo carrier[...]
Azur Air Ukraine has become country's second carrier with a widebody aircraft in its fleet

Second Ukrainian carrier adds widebody aircraft to its fleet

Azur Air Ukraine has become country's second carrier with a widebody aircraft in its fleet[...]
Russian Helicopters delivered two final Mil Mi-8AMTs to UTair

Russia’s UTair completes Mil Mi-8AMT deliveries

Russian Helicopters delivered two final Mi-8AMTs completing an UTair order placed last June[...]
Russia’s S7 Airlines to lease six A320neos from SMBC Aviation Capital

Russia’s S7 Airlines to lease six A320neos from SMBC Aviation Capital

Airbus A320neos are scheduled for 2020 delivery to Russia’s second largest airline[...]
Russian authorities suggest restrictions on western aircraft

Russian authorities impose tougher restrictions on western aircraft

New regulations will effect those Russian organisations with more than 50 per cent of government participation[...]
Ural Airlines maintenance

Ural Airlines to expand in-house maintenance capabilities

The new repair facility is to be unveiled by the end of 2018[...]


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