Orenburg Airport pushing on with its subsidiary airline

Its carrier Orenburzhye operates turboprops for local destinations, but looks for spacious airliners for longer flights.[...]

Russia's EMERCOM to get six new Il-76s

Marking the first order for the civil version of this Russian-built heavy transport aircraft[...]

Issyk-Kul’s expectations

Kyrgyzstan opens a reconstructed airfield to boost the tourism potential of Lake Issyk-Kul.[...]

Red Wings reaches new heights with SSJ 100

The Russian carrier claims to have achieved operating figures that top the type's operational redline[...]

Aeroflot's net profit decreases at the end of nine months

Russia's flag carrier has reported its three-quarters fnancial results[...]

Russian security service describes Metrojet crash as terrorist act

Russian Federal Security Service has concluded that the Airbus A321's desintegration in flight over Sinai was caused by a self-made explosive device[...]

UTair Aviation posts $38 million loss in Q3

This is worse than a year ago, but much better compared to the first two quarters of 2015.[...]

EgyptAir banned from flying to Russia

The Russian authorities say the Egyptian carrier will be able to resume flights after it improves its security procedures.[...]
Volga-Dnepr Il-76 (Il-76TD-90VD) freighter

Volga-Dnepr testing Il-76 freighter in Antarctic

The trials are expected to allow the type to operate from snow-covered ice strips.[...]

Pobeda starts selling tickets to its first international destination

On December 19, the Russia low cost carrier will launch daily service from Moscow to Bratislava.[...]

Aeroflot to sell four A319s

The move will be discussed at the November 20 Board meeting.[...]

Aeroflot selects Boeing Shanghai to perform C-check on its Boeing 777s

The works are expected to take place at Shanghai’s Pudong Airport during the first quarter of 2016.[...]

Second Mi-171A2 prototype takes off

The second test helicopter is representative of the final design[...]

Cairo Aviation orders six MC-21 airliners

The agreement also covers an option for four more of the type.[...]

Russian ban on flights to Egypt to last several weeks

Russian and Egyptian authorities aare discussing ways to ensure the safety and security of Russian airline passengers.[...]


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