Turkmenistan Airlines takes delivery of another Boeing 737-800
The government of Turkmenistan wants to see the national carrier's fleet eventually reach 40 aircraft [...]
February 2017
Red Wings to mix all-Russian fleet with A321s
The airline is expected to replace them with Russia’s new MC-21 airliners in two years [...]
SSJ 100 manufacturer gets a new president
The management changes start the transformation of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft into UAC commercial aviation division [...]
VTS Jets cleared for Russian-registered bizjets maintenance
The Russian MRO provider can now work with all types of Bombardier business jets operated in the country [...]
Vladivostok Airport changes owners
The new investors declared their intention to transform it into the region’s key transport hub [...]
10 key facts about MAKS 2017 air show
Russia’s main aviation exhibition celebrates its 25th anniversary this year [...]
Inter-terminal tunnel connection completed at Sheremetyevo Airport
Two tunnels under the existing runways should begin operation by the end of the year [...]
Aeroflot passenger traffic in January 2017 up 14.8%. Aeroflot Group passenger traffic up 15.4%
Aeroflot PJSC today announces operating results for Aeroflot Group and Aeroflot – Russian Airlines for January 2017 [...]
Traffic through Sheremetyevo airport climbs 19% in January
The impact of the prolonged crisis in Russian commercial aviation industry on Sheremetyevo was not as substantial as on other airports in the country [...]
Israel refuses to consider Zhukovsky as non-Moscow airport
This disrupts plans of Russian carriers to launch flights to Tel-Aviv. [...]
UTair launches satellite tracking for its helicopter fleet
Aircraft tracking capability is one the requirements from the operator's improtant client, the United Nations. [...]
Pobeda’s profit exceeds expectations
Aeroflot’s low-cost subsidiary posts a net profit of $50.6 million [...]
International consortium buys 12% stake in Russian Helicopters
The new investors will help Russian Helicopters to raise enough funding to develop new programs and expand deliveries. [...]
Aeroflot Group will receive only 14 ex-Transaero widebody aircraft
The group insists that restoring of airworthiness of ten more airframes is unprofitable. [...]
FATA removes restrictions to Dexter’s AOC
The resolution became effective after Dexter had been enlisted in the renewed list of airlines eligible for government subsidies [...]
St Petersburg leads the way in Russia’s flight altitude switch
From February, aircraft have taken off and landed from Russia’s fourth busiest passenger airport using the QNH standard. [...]
Azerbaijan lifts customs duties on aircraft components
The measure is taken in advance of the launch of Antonov An-178 assembly in this Caucasian country. [...]
Passenger traffic through Domodedovo increases in January
Strengthening of Russia's national currency, which spurred demand for international leisure travel is behind the growth [...]
Orenburzhye turns to Embraer
Russia’s regional carrier plans to expand its fleet with 100-seat aircraft. [...]
Aeroflot paints new Boeing 737-800 in SkyTeam livery
It became the 21th aircraft of the type in the Russian carrier’s fleet [...]
Solutions for ‘elderly’ components – at MRO Russia & CIS
MRO Russia & CIS conference delegates are welcome to attend Component Repair and Overhaul specialist workshop organized for airline technical and engineering staff [...]
Interjet to take remaining SSJ 100s in 2017-2018
The Mexican carrier will also open maintenance and training center for the Russian aircraft. [...]
Ukrainian airlines’ traffic grows 58% in January
This growth was mainly generated by the international traffic. [...]
SkyTeam liveried Boeing B737-800 joins Aeroflot fleet
Aeroflot took delivery of its brand new B737-800 aircraft with livery of SkyTeam [...]
Fatigue testing of SSJ 100 upgraded gear doors underway
The improved component allowed to increase the aircraft's useful load by 1.3 tons [...]
Improved Ilyushin Il-96 airliner to fly in 2019
The new Il-96-400M variant will be 9.65 m longer than the existing Il-96-300 passenger aircraft. [...]
Ural Airlines to get A320 from S7 Airlines
This aircraft is expected to enter service with the new operator be the end of February [...]
Superjet 100 plans to resolve tow-bar problem
Operators of the Russian regional jet will not have to carry their own tow-bars with them [...]
SCAT increases its market share
Operational results of Kazakhstan’s private carrier grew faster than the country’s commercial aviation on the whole. [...]
Russian government approves Russo-Chinese helicopter development
The new heavy helicopter is intended primarily for the Chinese market [...]
A-Group opens third hangar in Sheremetyevo
The company provides ground handling services to business aviation aircraft at Moscow largest airport [...]
Yakutia Airlines takes delivery of fifth SSJ 100
It’s leased through special program offering favorable payment terms [...]
Aeroflot triumphs at Skyway Service Award 2017
Aeroflot has been awarded in four nominations of the prestigious Skyway Service Award 2017 [...]
Aeroflot selects lessor for new Superjet 100 batch
State-owned GTLK Corporation to provide leasing for another 20 SSJ 100 aircraft to be ordered by Russia’s largest airline [...]
Russian authorities insist air transport crisis is over
In January 2017, Russian airlines increased passenger traffic by 23.6% compared to the same period of the last year. [...]
Sukhoi ramps up Superjet 100 deliveries
The Russian manufacturer handed over 28 airframes in 2016. [...]
Russia’s Top MRO executives will discuss marketability increase
Taking place on March 2-3 in Moscow, the 12th MRO Russia & CIS conference will feature a panel discussion on how Russian MRO providers will provide competitive edge on the market [...]
Aeroflot wins East Capital’s Best Growth Award
Aeroflot has been awarded East Capital’s prestigious Best Growth Award in recognition of its achievements in delivering robust growth and outstanding financial results in 2016.
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Two Russian regional airlines’ AOCs cancelled
Aviation authorities revoked air operator certificates of Pioneer Airlines and Buryatia Airlines due to serious violations of safety regulations [...]
Register for the 9th international conference Aircraft Finance and Lease Russia & CIS in Moscow!
The 9th international conference Aircraft Finance and Lease Russia & CIS will take place on April, 26 2017 in Moscow. Despite a number of unfavorable economic and [...]
Vnukovo passenger traffic up 50% in January
The surge is explained by the rapidly evolving programs of the airport's new base carriers [...]
FL Technics establishes third line station in Georgia
The company now has bases in each of the country's three international airports [...]
Aeroflot named strongest airline brand in the world by Brand Finance
Aeroflot has been named the strongest airline brand globally in 2017 by Brand Finance [...]
Aeroflot climbs out of red, posts profit for 2016
Russia’s largest carrier explains its rapid climb by traffic growth, seat load factor increase, more efficient capacity management, along with cost-cutting efforts [...]
Belavia outperforms its traffic targets
It carried 2.5 million passengers in 2016, up by 19.1% compared to the previous year [...]
Terminal area to double at Novosibirsk airport
The expansion project may be completed in 2017-2018 [...]
Aeroflot announces FY 2016 RAS financial results
PJSC Aeroflot today published its financial results for the year ending 31 December 2016 in accordance with Russian Accounting Standards. [...]
Air traffic in Kazakhstan slows down
The local air transport market remained soft in 2016 due to devaluation of the national currency. [...]
Russian government allocates $55.6 million for medevac services
Locally built Ansat helicopters to be used as air ambulances in more than third of the country’s regions [...]
Aeroflot announces results of Board Of Directors’ meeting
PJSC Aeroflot announces the results of the Board of Directors' meeting held on 2 February 2017 and chaired by Kirill Androsov.
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