Airlines

Aeroflot to receive 63 new airplanes by 2025

According to Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, 63 aircraft are expected to be supplied to Russia’s national carrier Aeroflot between 2023 and 2025 as part of the government’s subsidised aircraft leasing programme.

The airline will get 34 SuperJet aeroplanes with import substitutes, 18 MC-21 aircraft, and 11 Tu-214 aircraft. The National Wealth Fund will be used this year to provide 175 billion rubles ($2.5 billion) for the Aeroflot aircraft programme, according to the Deputy Prime Minister. Additionally, Manturov stated that individual investment project profiles are scheduled for approval in 2023 in accordance with directives from other airlines.

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At the meeting, Mr. Manturov said, according to the state-run news agency TASS, ” “The Ministry of Economic Development is putting the finishing touches on the necessary regulatory framework modifications. The Ministry of Finance will transfer the funds to the lessor through the redemption of bonds as soon as this task is shortly completed.”

It was announced in November that the switch to domestic booking systems had been finished by all 53 Russian airlines. 308 locations have been accepted by the Federal Air Transport Agency as part of the programme to subsidize regional air travel for 2023; 9 billion rubles will be set up for the program’s implementation.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.