Rossiya Airlines strong January gains

Rossiya Airlines starts 2026 with strong January gains

Aeroflot group carrier reports 15.3% traffic surge[...]
Russian composites integrated into MC-21 structure

MC-21 aircraft ‘freed’ from foreign composites — UAC

Russian regulator approves local composite fin and stabilizer for the aircraft[...]
Russia' Vladivostok airport traffic

Vladivostok airport reports 11% traffic increase for January

VVO’s double-digit growth in the international sector underscores the continuing pivot toward Asian markets[...]
Aeroflot named leading carrier of foreign tourists to Sanya

Aeroflot named leading carrier of foreign tourists to Sanya

The Russian flag carrier received a prestigious award from Chinese partners following record-breaking performance in 2025[...]
Sheremetyevo acquires nationalized Domodedovo airport

Sheremetyevo finalizes acquisition of nationalized Domodedovo airport

Deal backed by PSB Bank follows state seizure of assets[...]
Smart Technic - new Russian MRO

New aircraft maintenance provider launches in Russia

Smart Technic begins line maintenance operations in Moscow Sheremetyevo and Arkhangelsk[...]
Russia's IL-114 and Superjet 100 to be manufactured in India

Russia’s UAC adds IL-114-300 to Indian production plan alongside Superjet

United Aircraft Corporation broadened its aircraft manufacturing plans in India[...]
S7 Airlines recorded considerable increase in business traffic

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[...]
Aeroflot navigated the headwinds of 2025 preserving its market share

Aeroflot maintains traffic and market share in 2025

…amidst external challenges[...]
LCC Pobeda's robust romestic performance counteracts international drop in 2025

Domestic strength offsets international slide in LCC Pobeda's 2025 results

The budget carrier remains country’s second largest airline[...]
Rossiya Airlines overall passenger growth in 2025

Rossiya Airlines sees overall passenger growth in 2025, international traffic declines

The carrier solidifies its position as the nation's fourth-largest airline[...]
Russia to let foreign airlines access to domestic market

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[...]
A new MRO company within Aeroflot group performed its first CFM56 engine repairs

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 still halfway from pre-crisis peak

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

Russia’s passenger traffic declines for first time since sanctions hit

Industry forecasts modest recovery in 2026 amid fleet and infrastructure constraints[...]


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