The Special Flight Detachment (SLO) “Russia” of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation, which carries out air transportation of high-ranking officials of the state, is able to sell decommissioned Tu-214s to passenger airlines. The newspaper writes about this “Kommersant”by quoting sources.
Allegedly, we are talking about at least two aircraft that are over 20 years old and in need of restoration. The publication’s sources estimate the restoration of both aircraft at 3-4 billion rubles.
According to the information provided by Kommersant, Red Wings Airlines may receive these Tu-214s. The newspaper’s sources at other air carriers would “consider buying based on price” but subject to a guarantee to extend the service life of these planes, which is currently limited to 20 years.
Previously reportedHe said that the Russian government is considering the possibility of allocating more than 650 billion rubles from the National Welfare Fund (NWF) to the development of the aviation industry.
Previously in the State Duma saidWhen the aviation industry in the Russian Federation completely switched to domestic aircraft.
It was previously reported that Russian planes were increasing in frequency. to encounter birds