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Media Coverage
08/16/2007
AirBridgeCargo Airlines meets leading transport companies in St PetersburgAirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), Russia's largest all-cargo airline, met with representatives of the leading transport companies in St. Peterburg in early July to promote new opportunities for logistics solutions with the Russian Far East, Europe, Japan and China, the company said
(NAUFOR. SKRIN)
08/13/2007
Second new Volga IL-76 freighter begins testingTHE SECOND newbuild IL-76TD-90VD freighter for Volga-Dnepr has begun acceptance testing at the Chkalov TAPO production plant in Russia in preparation for joining the carrier's fleet in the third quarter of the year
(Air Cargo Week)
08/09/2007
New IL-76TD-90VD Aircraft Made its Maiden Flight at TAPOOn July 31, 2007 the new IL-76TD-90VD aircraft powered by PS-90A-76 engines produced by Perm Engine Co. made its maiden flight at Tashkent Aviation Amalgamation (TAPO), reported the press-centre of Volga-Dnepr Airline
(RIA Oreanda)
08/03/2007
Strong expansion trajectoryAdditional aircraft are enabling the young Russian freight carrier AirBridge Cargo to swiftly expand its scheduled services. In addition, the company is investing in the expansion of its existing hubs and the erection of new ones
(ITJ)
08/03/2007
Volga-Dnepr Group Commences Tests of IL-76TD-90VDVolga-Dnepr Group’s second new-build IL-76TD-90VD freighter aircraft has commenced acceptance testing at the Chkalov TAPO production plant in Russia prior to joining the airline’s commercial fleet in the third quarter of 2007.
(RIA Oreanda)
08/02/2007
Volga-Dnepr's second IL-76TD-90VD being testedThe receiving-passing testing of IL-76TD-90VD aircraft produced at Tashkent Aircraft Production Corporation named after Chkalov (TAPOiCh) on the order of the Volga-Dnepr Group was started on 31 July.
(UzReport.com)
07/24/2007
AirBridge Cargo Selects TRAX MaintenanceAirBridge, the first Russian all-cargo airline, will implement EVO, the latest version of TRAX Maintenance for its fleet of five Boeing 747-200Fs and one Boeing 747-300 freighter.
(Technical and Computer Maintenance News)
07/16/2007
OAK Branches Out. Uzbekistan's aircraft production to become part of Russian aircraft giantThe long-term future of several key Ilyushin aircraft projects is coming into focus, even though it may mean the production facility in Uzbekistan will have to give up some of its independence
(AviationWeek)
06/29/2007
Volga-Dnepr orders two cargo aircraftVolga-Dnepr, an airline involved in transporting outsize and heavyweight air cargo, has ordered two TU-204C aircrafts under a 15-year financial lease arrangement, to be operated by AirBridge Cargo Airlines for domestic services from its hubs in Moscow and Krasnoyarsk in Russia.
(Datamonitor News and Comment)
06/29/2007
Ice skating rink delivered by freighterA Volga-Dnepr AN-124 freighter last week transported a 63-tonne ice skating rink from Russia to Guatemala – part of the Russian city of Sochi's bid to win the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
(International Freighting Weekly)
06/28/2007
New order for heavy lift freightersVolga-Dnepr Group and the Ilyushin Interstate Aviation Company have signed a general agreement for new IL-76TD-90VD freighter aircraft construction and delivery.
(New Zealand Transport & Logistics Business Week)
06/19/2007
Volga-Dnepr orders three IL-76TD-90VD freightersVOLGA-Dnepr Group and Russian aircraft manufacturer Ilyushin, have signed a purchase agreement for three new IL-76TD-90VD freighter aircraft.
(AirCargo News)
05/28/2007
Munich will host the show of showsSince opening in 1978, the Transport Logistic event, which this year runs in Munich from 12 to 15 June, has established itself as one of the most important exhibitions in Europe for transport, logistics and telematics and now attracts more than 40,000 visitors.
(International Freighting Weekly)
05/14/2007
ABC secures cargo to TAPA initiativeAIRBRIDGE CARGO (ABC), the Russia-based scheduled cargo airline, has joined the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA).
(Air Cargo world)
05/07/2007
AirBridge Cargo, Volga-DneprVolga-Dnepr Group reported sales of $725 million in 2006, up 55% from 2005, and is projecting $1 billion in revenue this year.
(AirGuideOnline.com)
04/27/2007
Came the revolutionAs China's air freight appeal wanes – no doubt a temporary problem while surging capacity comes back into alignment with export demand – Russia suddenly looks like the place to be
(International Freighting Weekly)
04/27/2007
The sky's the limit for buoyant VolgaVolga-Dnepr Group is forecasting US$1bn in sales this year after seeing rapid growth in its air charter and scheduled business
(International Freighting Weekly)
04/26/2007
Volga-Dnepr’s sales revenues climb 55%Volga-Dnepr Group has reported a 55% increase in sales in 2006, with revenues reaching a record US$725 million
(Eyefortransport)
04/26/2007
Volga-Dnepr reaches for the billion markRUSSIA’s Volga-Dnepr group has announced a sales increase of 55 per cent for 2006. Earnings climbed to US$725 million
(AIR CARGO NEWS ONLINE)
04/25/2007
Volga-Dnepr Group Reports 55% Increase in 2006 Sales Revenues as Earnings Climb to US$725 MillionGroup Maintains Position as the World´s Largest Transporter of Outsize and Heavyweight Air Cargo and as Russia´s No.1 Air Cargo Carrier by Volume as it Forecasts $1 Billion Revenues in 2007 Volga-Dnepr Group of Russia has reported a 55 per cent increase in sales in 2006 compared to 2005, with revenues reaching a record US$725 million
(WALL ST ON-LINE)
