S7 Airlines reports passenger dip but sees business class surge in 2025
Russia’s largest privately-owned carrier served 12.8 million passengers last year[...]
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…amidst external challenges [...]
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Industry forecasts modest recovery in 2026 amid fleet and infrastructure constraints [...]
Aeroflot maintains traffic and market share in 2025
…amidst external challenges[...]
Domestic strength offsets international slide in LCC Pobeda's 2025 results
The budget carrier remains country’s second largest airline[...]
Rossiya Airlines sees overall passenger growth in 2025, international traffic declines
The carrier solidifies its position as the nation's fourth-largest airline[...]
Foreign airlines poised for Russian domestic market access in 2026, says Transport Ministry
This initiative is viewed by authorities as a measure to sustain overall air traffic capacity[...]
Russia gains second major provider for CFM56 MRO services
Aeroflot’s new maintenance arm, AeroTrustTechnics, completed its first shop visits for engines powering the A320ceo fleet[...]
Belavia’s traffic rises 8.4% in 2025, still half-way from precrisis peak
Belarus flag carrier served over 2 million passengers in 2025[...]
Russia’s passenger traffic declines for first time since sanctions hit
Industry forecasts modest recovery in 2026 amid fleet and infrastructure constraints[...]
Russified MC-21 to achieve target range by 2029 only
Short-fuselage -200 model also planned[...]
Russian airlines see double-digit growth on India routes
Regular service is currently maintained on four routes[...]
Aeroflot takes eight ex-cargo Boeings, presumably for spare parts use
The aircraft are expected to be used primarily for spare parts[...]
S7 Technics ramps up heavy maintenance for CFM56 engines at unique Russian facility
The production site at Sheremetyevo airport is the only one of its kind in the country[...]
Russian airline passenger decline accelerates amid capacity shortage
Load factors hit 89.6% as domestic traffic falls and foreign carriers gain market share[...]
Indian aircraft manufacturer to get production rights for Superjet 100
India’s civil aviation sector will require more than 500 aircraft of this size[...]
Russian airlines’ traffic drops two per cent so far in 2025
Passenger traffic in Russia has been declining steadily since May[...]
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