All articles by Tom Zaitsev – Page 6
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Russian military to get An-140 cargo fleet
Russian airframer Aviakor is set to resuscitate serial production of the Antonov An-140 twin-turboprop through a contract with the nation’s military.
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NewsTu-204SM begins airworthiness certification programme
Tupolev has begun an airworthiness certification programme for its modernised Tu-204SM twin-jet after completing its post-assembly trials. On 28 April,...
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Avianova leases sixth A320
Russian low-cost carrier Avianova has taken delivery of a sixth leased Airbus A320 at its base airport Moscow Sheremetyevo. The aircraft has undergone...
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FlyDubai plans further Russian growth
Middle Eastern low-cost carrier FlyDubai is planning to add two destinations to its Russian operation, plus it will increase the freuquency on existing routes. Six...
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NewsArmavia takes delivery of first Superjet 100
Armenian flag-carrier Armavia has taken delivery of the first serially-produced Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jet. The hand-over ceremony took place...
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Armavia Superjet delivery delayed due to technical issues
Delivery of Armenian flag carrier Armavia's first Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jet has been delayed due to technical issues.
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UTAir reaffirms commitment to acquiring Superjets
Russian carrier UTAir says it remains committed to acquiring Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft as it lays out plans to expand regional operations. Last...
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UTAir to sign for 20 ATRs and seeks 737s or A320s
Russian carrier UTAir is to place a firm order for new ATR 72-500 regional aircraft next week and select a Western twinjet for mainline routes. The...
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Tupolev moves ahead with Tu-204SM test-flight programme
Tupolev is working to cut Tu-204SM production and maintenance costs as it continues the test-flight programme for its updated twinjet, which has achieved...
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Aeroflot to sell Nordavia to Nordstar parent: source
Aeroflot appears to be poised to spin off its regional subsidiary Nordavia after reaching a purchase agreement with the mining and metals conglomerate Norilsk...
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Ukraine's Aerosvit to lease additional 767s
Ukrainian flag carrier AeroSvit has increased its long-haul capability by leasing additional Boeing 767s.
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Russia considers outright ban on Tu-154 operations
Russian authorities are contemplating introducing a blanket ban on using Tupolev Tu-154 aircraft unless their reliability is improved. Airline industry...
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State sells Ukraine International stake to existing shareholders
Ukraine's Government has sold its majority stake in the country's largest carrier Ukraine International Airlines.
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Belarussian carrier Gomelavia ceases operations
Belarussian state-owned carrier Gomelavia has ceased all operations indefinitely.
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NewsTurkish Technic plans Russian expansion
Turkish Technic is working towards securing a solid foothold in Russia as part of a strategy to expand its business beyond Turkey. The company carries...
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Irkut signs Govt contract for next MS-21 design phase
Russian airframer Irkut has signed a state contract with the Government to carry out the next stage of research and design work on the proposed MS-21 twin-jet.
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ARMAK approves full-scale production of SaM146 engines
Russian airworthiness authority ARMAK has approved the full-scale production of PowerJet SaM146 engines.
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Sukhoi chief Pogosyan to replace Fyodorov as UAC president
Sukhoi chief Mikhail Pogosyan is to replace Alexei Fyodorov as president of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation.
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Russia gives go-ahead for modernised Tu-204SM
Russian authorities have given their approval in principle for the manufacture of Tupolev's modernised Tu-204SM twinjet, following confirmation by Red Wings that it is interested in becoming the launch customer.
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Russia's Region-Avia ceases operations
Russian operator Region-Avia has halted all operational activities as it seeks ways to resume business.