Aeroflot Group has released its operating results for October 2025, reporting strong traffic performance despite minor passenger volume declines compared to last year. The group achieved a 5.1% increase in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), reaching 13.5 billion, supported by steady demand in the international segment, which grew by 11.1% year-on-year.
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier, has officially launched non-stop flights connecting Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) and Kazan (Russia). The inaugural service marks another milestone in Air Arabia’s growing operations from its Ras Al Khaimah hub, expanding connectivity between the UAE and key Russian cities.
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier, has officially launched weekly nonstop flights between Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) and Yekaterinburg (SVX), marking a new milestone in the airline’s network expansion from the northernmost emirate of the UAE.
Aeroflot Group has released its operating results for September 2025, reporting a total of 5.0 million passengers, representing a 5.7% decline compared to the same month in 2024. The company attributed the decrease to external factors influencing operational performance, though key efficiency metrics remained strong.
Aeroflot is preparing to dismantle eight Boeing cargo aircraft to secure critical spare parts, reflecting the mounting challenges imposed on the Russian aviation sector by Western sanctions. According to Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service, the aircraft will be sourced from Volga-Dnepr Airlines at an estimated cost of $130 million, with the program reportedly financed by Russia’s National Welfare Fund.
Latvia has announced a temporary closure of its eastern airspace along the borders with Russia and Belarus, citing national defense priorities and heightened regional security concerns. The restriction will begin on September 11, 2025, at 18:00 local time and remain in effect for at least one week.
Red Wings Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of another Tupolev Tu-214, further strengthening its operations with the Russian-built narrowbody. The aircraft, registered RA-64549, officially entered service after receiving its airworthiness certificate, following a comprehensive modernization of all systems and components.
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has patented the design of a new widebody passenger aircraft that aims to compete directly with Boeing’s highly successful 787 Dreamliner. The move underscores Russia’s continued push to strengthen its domestic aviation industry and reduce reliance on Western-built aircraft amid sanctions and supply restrictions.
Air Arabia has announced a significant expansion of its operations to Russia, introducing direct flights from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to both Moscow Domodedovo Airport and Yekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport. This strategic development enhances the airline’s growing international footprint and strengthens air connectivity between the United Arab Emirates and Russia.
Yakovlev, a prominent Russian aircraft manufacturer under the umbrella of United Aircraft Corporation, has approved the sale of a package of treasury shares valued at $11 million. The shares account for just 0.3% of the company’s total issued securities, indicating a limited impact on shareholder structure while potentially offering liquidity or funding for operational activities.
