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12/23/2009
Russia's New Research Module for ISS delivered to Cape CanaveralOne of Volga-Dnepr Airlines’ Antonov 124 aircraft delivered the Russian MIM-1 research module destined for the International Space Station from Moscow to Titusville, Florida on 16 December for Russia's ENERGIA Rocket and Space Corporation.
12/01/2009
AirBridgeCargo Adds Another Boeing 747-400ERF To Its FleetAirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), the scheduled cargo subsidiary of Volga-Dnepr Group and Russia’s largest international cargo carrier, has added one more Boeing 747-400ER Freighter to its current fleet.
11/12/2009
Volga-Dnepr Il-76 Freighters Rush 391 Tonnes of Aid to Earthquake Victims in PadangVolga-Dnepr Airlines has completed a series of 11 IL-76TD-90VD and IL-76 freighter flights carrying 391 tonnes of relief goods to earthquake victims in Indonesia.
11/03/2009
Baltic Air Charter Association votes ‘Best Cargo Charter Airline of the Year 2009’Volga-Dnepr Airlines has been voted ‘Best Cargo Charter Airline of the Year 2009 by the Baltic Air Charter Association (BACA). The award was presented by Graeme Sweenie, Chief Commercial Officer of the sponsor, Infratil Airports Europe, at a special 60th Anniversary BACA Awards luncheon, which took place on 29th October at the prestigious Guildhall in London. This year’s event attracted a record audience of 320 senior air charter industry executives.
10/22/2009
To Narita from Amsterdam SchipholAirBridgeCargo Airlines, part of Volga-Dnepr Group, is launching new B747 freighter service from one of its European gateways. Amsterdam is now ready to offer ABC’s customers scheduled flight to Tokyo, Japan.
09/14/2009
AirBridgeCargo Airlines Transports Rare Akhal-Teke Horses from Russia to ChinaMoscow, 14 September: AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), the scheduled cargo services arm of Volga-Dnepr Group, has transported nine rare Akhal-Teke horses for breeding from Russia to China.
09/04/2009
Volga-Dnepr Airlines to provide organization for Silk Way Rally Raid 2009Volga-Dnepr Airlines will provide organization and support services for the forthcoming Silk Way Rally Raid 2009 rallying through Russia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan from 5 to 13 September this year.
08/21/2009
Specifications for design of modernized An-124-100 “Ruslan” approvedMoscow, August 19th 2009 – Today at Moscow International Aerospace Salon МАКС-2009 Vice-President of OJSC United Aircraft Corporation (OAK) Victor Livanov, General Designer of Antonov Design Bureau Dmitry Kiva and President of Volga-Dnepr Group Alexey Isaikin approved specifications for the design of new upgraded version of unique freighter aircraft An-124-100 “Ruslan”.
08/07/2009
An-124 General Designer’s 75th AnniversaryAn outstanding Russian aircraft designer, Technical Director of Volga-Dnepr Group of Companies, Academic Victor Tolmachev celebrates his 75th birthday on August 11th, 2009
07/30/2009
Volga-Dnepr Assists Russian Space ProgramVolga-Dnepr Airlines have assisted the Russian Space Program by delivering Meteor-M satellite to its launch pad in Baikonour.
07/16/2009
Volga-Dnepr Group shows the way for Russian cargo carriersHalf-year 2009 traffic figures for Volga-Dnepr Group, the leading Russian charter and scheduled cargo airline operator, shows it is weathering the economic downturn better than its Russian competitors.
06/05/2009
Volga-Dnepr Passenger Services branch reduces fares on its scheduled flightsPassenger Services, a branch of Volga-Dnepr Airlines has offered new fares on its scheduled Yak-40 flights between Moscow and Ulyanovsk from 8 May. The tickets can now be purchased starting from three thousand roubles, with an overall average reduction of fares by over 50%.
06/03/2009
Volga-Dnepr Airlines helps to fight piratesVolga-Dnepr Airlines has transported supplies and equipment for Japan's Ministry of Defense (JGSDF and JMSDF) from Sendai, Japan to the Republic of Djibouti in Africa as part of a major multi-national action to wipe out sea piracy off the coast of Somalia.
06/01/2009
Volga-Dnepr Airlines Brought Cement Factory Equipment to IndiaMay 6, 2009. Volga-Dnepr Airlines made a flight from Milan (Italy) to Mumbai (India) to deliver equipment for Ambuja Cements Ltd cement works, which is among Top Five leaders of the Indian industry.
04/28/2009
New Maastricht route offers great potential for AirBridgeCargo customers in AsiaAirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has launched a new weekly Boeing 747-400ER freighter flight from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport to Maastrict, providing a further gateway into Europe for customers in Asia.
04/24/2009
600-tonnes airliftVolga-Dnepr Group successfully completed a programme of flights for Skylink Aviation, carrying communications equipment to N'Djamena, Republic of Chad. Approximately 600 tonnes of cargo were delivered to the African continent.
04/09/2009
AirBridgeCargo Airlines Won the Wings of Russia National AwardMoscow, 09.04.2009 – According to results shown by it in 2008, AirBridgeCargo Airlines, a company of Volga-Dnepr Group, was named the winner of the Wing of Russia National Award as Airline of the Year – Cargo Carrier Operating in Domestic and International Air Lines.
03/26/2009
Biathlon Tournament Equipment Delivered to KamchatkaOn 22 March 2009 Volga-Dnepr Airlines delivered from Kazan to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatski the equipment required for preparation and performance of biathlon competitions.
