Russia
The strengthening of the dollar and euro against ruble has made Russian paint shops’ prices more attractive [...]
Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport reports traffic decrease for first time in years
Transaero's exit and the ban on flights to Turkey and Egypt caused international traffic through Vnukovo plunge by 53.7% [...]
IFly airline to add new aircraft types
This charter operator adapts to a new reality of the Russian leisure market. [...]
UTair receives state guarantees
The airline is to use the funds to settle part of its debt [...]
Pobeda launches international operations
Russian low-cost airline has started flying to Bratislava and Bergamo with an option to continue travel in Europe with a seamless Fly&Bus fare [...]
Aeroflot confirms purchase of ex-Transaero fleet
The Russian carrier will get 33 aircraft from top Russian lessors. [...]
New bizav hangar under construction at Yekaterinburg’s Koltsovo
Apart from business jet storage, it will provide pre-flight checks and simple maintenance services [...]
Aeroflot to launch flights from Domodedovo
The carrier's decision to come to one more Moscow airport is driven by the need to compete for passengers against other Russian airlines [...]
UAC introduces organizational changes
The United Aircraft Corporation is changing the way it manages its programs [...]
Shorter version of MC-21 completes wind-tunnel testing
The MC-21-200 program is moving towards completion of the critical desgn phase [...]
Gazprom Avia purchases two Airbus Helicopters H155s
The Russian operator is now looking for a contractor to ferry both aircraft to its Ostafyevo base [...]
Aeroflot creates MRO subsidiary
A-Technics is based in Vnukovo and is run by ex-Transaero's technical director [...]
Russian subsidy programs: fewer routes, fewer airlines
The Russian government has cut the number of subsidized inter-regional routes for 2016 [...]
Aircraft Industries faces slowing market for L-410 in Russia
The Czech OEM owned by a Russian metallurgy giant is looking elsewhere to compensate for slower sales in Russia [...]
Aeroflot Group realigns to boost competitiveness
The group’s restructuring plan will affect the entire Russian airline market [...]
Jeppesen to audit Moscow airspace structure
The new air traffic management system, which will replace the long obsolete current one, is to be introduced in 2016 [...]
Renovated terminal operational at Chita airport
The airport's traffic is expected to grow at an annual rate of 5% in the next four years [...]
Aeroflot Group increases revenue, market share
The Group’s strategy now aims to capture all segments of Russian air transport market [...]
Russian aviation insurance market continues to shrink
Insurance rates going down, payout sums growing [...]
Pulkovo aims to increase transit traffic
St. Petersburg's airport initiates a project that benefits passengers, carriers and ultimately, the airport with through fares, transit luggage and convenient connections between non-connected airlines [...]
If we had never had an airport, we would have built one from scratch
Vice-governor of Kaluga Oblast Alexey Laptev shares his insight on the airport that became operational this year [...]
Russia, Germany expand bilateral air services agreement
Aviation authorities of the two countries have agreed on a number of amendments to the documents that regulate bilateral air traffic [...]
Red Wings to move to Ulyanovsk
The airline changes legal address and expands route network from Ulyanovsk in exchange for tax preferences [...]
Stretched SSJ 100 program schedule slips
The stretched version of the Russian-built regional jet will enter market one year later than announced [...]
Metrojet suspends operations
The Russian leisure charter airline plans to relaunch after its route network is reworked to exclude banned Turkey and Egypt [...]
Makhachkala Airport approved for Airbus A321
Increased traffic, expanded route network and new carriers at Dagestan's capital city are expected to follow [...]
First MC-21 fuselage assembled
The wing to be attached shortly, Irkut reported [...]
UTair sells charter subsidiary Azur Air
The transaction took place in September 2015, the buyer remains unknown [...]
Renewed Rossiya Airlines to receive ex-Transaero fleet, staff
Aeroflot presented to its investors the concept for the airline, that will unite three of its subsidiaries [...]
Ramport Aero confirms deadline for terminal expansion at Ramenskoye Airport
It is expected to be put into operation in the first quarter of 2016. [...]
Russia gearing up for 35-ton turbofan engine
Two of United Engine Corporation's subsidiaries are studying the design of new-generation heavy engines [...]
MC-21 fire extinguishing system completes first trials
The first MC-21 prototype is expected to be rolled out before the year-end [...]
Russia puts a ban on charter flights to Turkey
Turkey has topped the list of charter destinations for years. Regular flights, not affected by the ban, have not been so popular [...]
Russia to shift certification functions from IAC to national authorities
The certification power of the supranational Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) in place for over two decades becomes void after a scandal over Boeing 737 type certificate [...]
Yamal Air Transport Company gets rid of L-410s
The aircraft don't fit into the regional airline's strategy [...]
Superjet 100 delivery to Yamal Airlines taking longer than expected
The carrier will receive the first two of the 25 aircraft it ordered through GTLK lessor with a few months delay [...]
UTair restructures its debt
The troubled airline's agreement with its creditors secured allocation of state guarantees [...]
Novaport intends to take full control of Murmansk Airport
Russia's largest airport management holding is in talks with Gazprom Oil over buying out their stake in Murmansk airport [...]
AirBridgeCargo receives two Boeing 747-8Fs
The Russian carrier will operate them to America and Asia. [...]
Aeroflot to phase out five more A321s
The decision is in line with the fleet remarketing strategy [...]
Orenburg Airport pushing on with its subsidiary airline
Its carrier Orenburzhye operates turboprops for local destinations, but looks for spacious airliners for longer flights. [...]
Russia’s EMERCOM to get six new Il-76s
Marking the first order for the civil version of this Russian-built heavy transport aircraft [...]
Russian security service describes Metrojet crash as terrorist act
Russian Federal Security Service has concluded that the Airbus A321's desintegration in flight over Sinai was caused by a self-made explosive device [...]
UTair Aviation posts $38 million loss in Q3
This is worse than a year ago, but much better compared to the first two quarters of 2015. [...]
EgyptAir banned from flying to Russia
The Russian authorities say the Egyptian carrier will be able to resume flights after it improves its security procedures. [...]
Volga-Dnepr testing Il-76 freighter in Antarctic
The trials are expected to allow the type to operate from snow-covered ice strips. [...]
Pobeda starts selling tickets to its first international destination
On December 19, the Russia low cost carrier will launch daily service from Moscow to Bratislava. [...]
Aeroflot to sell four A319s
The move will be discussed at the November 20 Board meeting. [...]
Aeroflot selects Boeing Shanghai to perform C-check on its Boeing 777s
The works are expected to take place at Shanghai’s Pudong Airport during the first quarter of 2016. [...]
Second Mi-171A2 prototype takes off
The second test helicopter is representative of the final design [...]