Pobeda Airlines to start fleet expansion in a year
The Russian low-cost carrier plans to add five more Boeing 737-800s [...]
2016
Wings of the Future forum to discuss the future of aviation
The new revision of the Wings of Russia event will bring together the industry’s professionals from all over the world in Moscow on November 1-2 [...]
Ukraine imposes sanctions on Russian aerospace industry
The new list includes Russian major aerospace manufacturers as well as a number of airlines [...]
Ukrainian Anda Air starts operations
The start-up carrier will operate charter flights to holiday destinations on a single MD-83 [...]
Pobeda to reduce turnaround rate at Vnukovo
The Russian low-cost carrier has moved its own flight control center to the airport [...]
Airports in Kyrgyzstan served 2.2 million passengers
More than half of them have travelled through the country’s capital airport Manas in Bishkek [...]
Volga-Dnepr announces changes in top-management
Robert van de Weg has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing of the group [...]
NordWind received former Transaero permit to fly to New York
The Russian carrier can break Aeroflot’s current monopoly on this route [...]
Komiaviatrans selects StandardAero for engine MRO
Russian regional airline has signed a five-year contract to maintain Rolls-Royce AE 3007 on its ERJ 145 fleet [...]
Ural Airlines’ passenger traffic shows increased growth in September
The Russian airline carried 711,000 passengers, by 20% more than a year ago [...]
Russo-Indian joint venture to assemble Ka-226T
140 helicopters of the type will be built in India in the next nine years [...]
Tulpar Technic launches MRO services for Superjet 100s
Siberian regional carrier IrAero became the first customer for this type maintenance [...]
Vnukovo co-owner to launch a regional airline
The start-up called Azimuth is to operate Russian-made aircraft on routes between cities in the Southern Russia [...]
Aeroflot reforms its fare policy
Russia’s largest carrier offers more flexibility to passengers while encouraging them to spend more on more convenient travel [...]
Rossiya expanded Boeing 747 fleet to seven aircraft
Russian lessors use this carrier to remarket ex-Transaero widebody fleet [...]
Tatarstan hospital becomes first civilian Ansat user
This light twin model will be used to provide emergency medical transport services. [...]
Kyzyl Airport gets ready for Superjet 100 operations
This can attract new airlines to this Russian regional airport [...]
Russian government to allocate $262 million for aerospace industry in 2017
The most of the funds are intended for supporting Ilyushin Il-114 and Il-96 programs [...]
E-Commerce in travel industry
Such issues as legislation features, payments via smart phones and quick transactions will be discussed at the conference Online Travel 3.0 [...]
INSIGHT: Challenging market afflicts Russian air transport
The industry continues to suffer virtually no growth in all areas. [...]
Russia validates E170 and E175 type certificates
Embraer sees opportunities for its regional jets in the post-Soviet territory [...]
Yakutia to receive another Superjet 100
This will be the first aircraft in long range version for the Russian regional carrier [...]
Ryanair expanding its aircraft maintenance base in Lithuania
The Irish low cost carrier is planning to invest around €250,000 into Kaunas Aircraft Maintenance Services [...]
Ground handling Russia & CIS: draft agenda available!
Ground Handling Russia & CIS, the 7th international conference and exhibition, will be held on November 9-10, 2016 at Renaissance Moscow Monarch Centre [...]
Ansat to get new rotor blades
The new blades will help advance the helicopter’s performance [...]
Russia’s governmental squadron starts Superjet 100 operation
Two jets in the VIP configuration will be used to transport government officials [...]
Wizz Air to open a base in Moldova
The Hungarian low-cost carrier strengthens its presence in Eastern Europe. [...]
Sky Gates starts commercial flights
The Russian start-up cargo carrier received its air operator certificate in September. [...]
Sochi leads as Russia’s top regional bizav destination
This Black Sea resort accounts for 9% of the entire business aviation traffic in Russia. [...]
Ostrovok.ru, App in the Air and CarTrawler in Online Travel 3.0
What is the link between Ostrovok.ru, App in the Air and CarTrawler? [...]
Russian Emercom to get four Mi-8MTB-1s helicopters
These rotorcraft will be handed over by Russian Helicopters by the end of the year [...]
Pulkovo encourages airlines to open new routes
The new incentive program in St. Petersburg airport is financed by the city administration [...]
Volga-Dnepr receives 10th Boeing 747-8F
It will be operated by the group’s subsidiary, AirBridgeCargo airline. [...]
The reconstruction of the second runway in Ufa completed
The improved runway can now receive widebody aircraft with no limitations including number of landings and takeoffs. [...]
Saratov Airlines to lease ex-Rossiya An-148 jets
This regional carrier plans to replace aging Yak-42D aircraft with the new type. [...]
New trends on global and Russian online-travel market
Online Travel 3.0 is the conference that has rapidly gained international recognition as the key networking platform for e-travel community [...]
Ground Handling Russia & CIS: Airlines and Airports will Discuss Traffic Increase Challenges
7th Ground Handling Russia & CIS will feature an impressive speaker line-up including IATA, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Domodedovo Airport as well as Russia's major international and regional airports and airlines [...]
Rossiya to lease five more Boeing 777s
The aircraft leased from AerCap were previously operated by Emirates [...]
Domodedovo passenger traffic continues to decline
The Moscow airport hopes to change the situation counting on the growing demand for international tourist flights [...]
Sheremetyevo to get new fuel installation
This is a part of the airport’s preparation for the increase in traffic during the FIFA 2018 championship [...]
INSIGHT: Russian aviation faces strong head winds
Weak demand for new airliners worsens Russian aircraft manufacturers' shaky positions in the domestic market. [...]
UTair to operate more ATR 72 flights from Krasnoyarsk
The improvement is the result of reduced turn-around time at Yemelyanovo airport. [...]
Aeroflot’s customers can now use Apple Pay
Aeroflot website payment page will feature Apple Pay as a new way to pay for the airline’s services [...]
AirAsia plans flights to Russia
The Malaysian airline’s CEO Tony Fernandes hopes this can happen within the next six months [...]
Antonov tests Western-made tires for its freighters
The Ukrainian manufacturer to minimize the reliance on Russian suppliers. [...]
Russian authorities complete the safety audit of Egyptian airports
Moscow is preparing to restore air connection with Egypt, one of the most popular leisure destinations for Russian tourists [...]
First Russian-assembled Ilyushin-114 will fly in 2019
The deliveries of the renovated turboprop to commercial customers is planned to start in 2021. [...]
Passenger traffic of Baku airport grows by 29% in September
The airport enjoys attracts new carriers from Russia and the Middle East countries. [...]
Daher taps Simavia for TBM distribution in Russia
The French manufacturer remains confident of the region’s potential despite softening bizav market. [...]
Flight safety in post-Soviet area deteriorates
Crew training flaws and lack of oversight are the main causes behind the alarming tendency. [...]