MC-21 aircraft are at the center of Ural Airlines’ plans, but getting them into the fleet may take years. The Russian airline is preparing to sign a contract for these new-generation narrow-body jets, developed domestically to reduce dependence on […]
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Sochi Airport is preparing for a bustling 2025 spring-summer season with a significant expansion of its flight network. Starting on March 30, the airport will shift to its seasonal schedule, offering an impressive 85 destinations, including 57 domestic and
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Minsk Airport is transitioning to its spring-summer flight schedule starting March 30, 2025, with flights operating through October 25. This seasonal schedule brings exciting changes, including the resumption of flights to Russia and the launch of charter programs to
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Vladivostok Airport is gearing up for a busy summer season with an expanded flight schedule that promises increased connectivity to domestic and international destinations. Starting March 30, 2025, the airport’s summer timetable will run through October 25, bringing new
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An Istanbul airport employee, Ali Çelikten, was left behind in the cargo hold of a Turkish Airlines flight and spent over an hour and a half in the air at -25°C. In mid-December, Çelikten was loading luggage onto an
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A large-scale drone attack on Russian regions early Monday morning led to temporary restrictions at eight Russian airports, forcing the diversion of over 50 flights bound for Moscow. The disruption affected major hubs, including Vnukovo, Domodedovo, Zhukovsky, and Sheremetyevo,
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Another key metric used to assess the scale of an airline’s operations is the number of destinations it serves. Russian airlines could easily claim a spot in the global top 10 based on this criterion. Here are the top
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As of the beginning of 2025, Russian airlines have just under 700 aircraft, with some planes, like certain Airbus Neo models, being retired, while others return to service. The following is the ranking of Russian airlines by fleet size:
In 2024, Russian airlines carried 111.3 million passengers, making up approximately 2.25% of the global aviation market. However, Russia’s air travel industry is growing at a slower pace than the global average, with a 5.6% increase in passenger traffic
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Turkish Airlines is redefining in-flight entertainment with the addition of Bollywood films to its award-winning ‘Planet’ entertainment system. This initiative promises to transform the travel experience, bringing the magic of Indian cinema to passengers cruising at 35,000 feet. Bollywood
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