Overview

• Of the projected 339 aircraft retirements, 230 are Russian‑built and 109 are foreign‑made, with some domestic airframes 40–60 years old.
• The forecast includes 200 helicopters leaving service by 2030, of which 190 are Russian‑built.
• The estimate was developed jointly with airlines and announced by Rosaviatsia chief Dmitry Yadrov at a Council of the Federation meeting.
• As of October 6, Russia’s 76 carriers have 1,135 aircraft in their fleets, with 1,088 in operation and 47 not currently used.
• According to Rosaviatsia, those 76 airlines account for 99% of flights within Russia.