Russia’s MetroJet A321 crashes in Egypt
The aircraft was carrying 217 passengers and 7 crew members on route from Sharm el-Sheikh to St. Petersburg [...]
October 2015
Rossiya launches in-house C-checks on own A320 fleet
The Russian carrier expects the new capability will save it around $1.2 million a year [...]
Third-party carriers capitalize on Ukrainian, Russian air travel bans
Airlines from the CIS countries are launching connection flights taking advantage of transit traffic [...]
Sberbank leasing gives Transaero’s order to Aeroflot
The airline signed a LOI for 14 Boeing aircraft initially intended for its former competitor [...]
Aeroflot to take delivery of two more SSJ100s
The aircraft are provided by Sberbank Leasing [...]
Transaero appoints a new general director
Valeriy Zaitsev replaces Dmitry Saprykin appointed earlier by Aeroflot [...]
Perm and Anapa airports to get state support
The Russian government will provide state loans in support of ongoing construction projects at two airports posed for growth [...]
Russian airlines’ traffic grew slightly in the third quarter
Even 0.7% increase is welcome news for the market, but several airlines showed double-digit growth [...]
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 [...]
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 to become the northernmost international airport
Sabetta, serving Yamal LNG, became operational this year [...]
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 [...]
Yakutia Airlines raising funds to settle debts
Not able to purchase a Boeing 737NG with the money provided by the regional government, the carrier directs it to financial burden relief [...]
Belarus registers new cargo carrier
Rada Airlines plans to conquer the global cargo maket with Ilyushin Il-62 [...]
CityJet signs agreement for 25 SSJ100s
The Irish airline may become the first European operator of the Russian regional aircraft [...]
Saratov Airlines loses its international business over security violation
Russian regulator punished the airline for letting a non-crew employee visit the cockpit during flight [...]
Aeroflot cooking Transaero’s hare
A former competitor and current operational manager reports on serving Transaero's passengers and calculates future profits [...]
Photo gallery: How Superjets are made
A brief report from Sukhoi's facilities in Komsomolsk [...]
Almaty Airport’s aerodrome capacity to double by 2019
Kazakhstan's main air gateway is getting ready to transform into a transit hub [...]
UAC appoints a new top-manager responsible for commercial programs
Vladislav Masalov is appointed to the newly-created position of Vice-President, Civil Aviation [...]
Flydubai expands its network in Russia
The Arab carrier has opened two more destinations: Nizhny Novgorod and Novosibirsk in addition to the eight it already operates [...]
INSIGHT: Kazakhstan’s Bek Air demonstrates ambition
Kazakhstan's No 3 airline wants to beat competitors with low fares, operating a fleet of Fokker 100s [...]
Aeroflot ready to take Transaero’s aircraft
More than a half of Transaero's 100-strong fleet is leased from Russian banks, eager to reposition the aircraft with other carriers [...]
Heliport next to Vnukovo to open in 2017
A dedicated passsenger terminal, hangars, fuelling and maintenance capabilities are in the plan [...]
Alrosa looking to replace its Tu-154s
Yakutia-based carrier is considering long-range version of the SSJ 100 as more affordable than Boeing's 737NG [...]
Sukhoi expects to reach SSJ100 breakeven in 2016
The OEM's new business-plan approved by UAC reveals several new details about the program [...]
Industrial investors sell avionics and flight simulator business
100% of assets of TAV, formerly known as Transas Aviation, have been acquired by JSFC Sistema [...]
SSJ 100 production rates are down 54%
The aircraft's shrinking backlog calls for production slowdown [...]
Aeroflot to form new venture by integrating subsidiaries
Rossiya, Donavia and OrenAir may soon become one, and keep some of Transaero's fleet flying [...]
Aeroflot backs out of Transaero deal
The government abondoned the plan for the merger of Russia's two largest carriers, paving way to Transaero's bankruptcy [...]
Anex Tour to become new owner of UTair Ukraine
The airline will continue operating charter flights for the international tour operator under the new brand Azur Air Ukraine [...]
Volga-Dnepr grows its An-124 fleet
Two aircraft previously operated by extinct Polet airline were purchased by the Russian cargo giant and ferried to Ulyanovsk [...]