Aeroflot new Far East subsidiary Aurora Airline is set to commence operations by the end of this week. The new airline, which is 51% owned by Aeroflot and 49% by the Sakhalin regional government, has received its first of four A319s from Aeroflot. It is expected to take delivery of two A319s/A320s early next year. It has plans to grow its fleet to 40 aircraft and incorporate Q300, Q400 and DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft as it expands it destinations from 30 to 128.
Aurora Airlines poised for launch
Aeroflot new Far East subsidiary Aurora Airline is set to commence operations by the end of this week. The new airline, which is 51% owned by Aeroflot and 49% by the Sakhalin regional government, has received its first of four A319s from Aeroflot. It is expected to take delivery of two A319s/A320s early next year. It has plans to grow its fleet to 40 aircraft and incorporate Q300, Q400 and DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft as it expands it destinations from 30 to 128.