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Airlines are asking for special status for 400 Airbus and Boeing aircraft. The issue isn't leasing, but rather guarantees for the stability of key cargo and passenger routes.

The Air Transport Operators Association (ATO) has appealed to the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Finance to extend the validity of government decree No. 412, a key industry regulation that ensures the legal operation of imported aircraft. This was reported by Vedomosti, citing the association's letter dated December 4.

The document, which allows Russian airlines not to return Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer aircraft to foreign lessors and establishes a special payment procedure, was initially valid until the end of 2024, but was later extended until December 31, 2026. The Association of Air Transport Operators (AEVT), without specifying a specific deadline, insists on a further extension, emphasizing that foreign aircraft remain the backbone of passenger transportation in Russia, and a significant portion of them were acquired through leases.

A Ministry of Transport representative confirmed receipt of the request and promised to respond. Aeroflot, Ural Airlines, Smartavia, and Azur Air, as well as the Ministry of Finance, did not comment on the publication's inquiries at the time of publication. Resolution No. 412 serves as the legal basis for managing imported aircraft under sanctions. It not only froze demands for the return of aircraft but also introduced a special payment mechanism through ruble-denominated Type C accounts in Russian banks. Furthermore, the document allows aircraft to be serviced and repaired without the approvals and original spare parts from Western manufacturers that are normally required. Export of such aircraft is permitted only with the approval of the government's Commission for Control over Foreign Investments.

While the decree is in effect, the insurance settlement process continues, transferring ownership of the aircraft from foreign lessors to Russian entities. A key role here is played by NLK-Finance, a leasing company under the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya), which purchases the aircraft and leases them to domestic air carriers. This frees the airlines from claims under previous leasing agreements and insurance policies. The transaction is partially financed by funds from the National Welfare Fund, issued to NLK at 1.5% per annum for 15 years, with participating airlines also contributing their profits to the purchase.

According to Reuters, approximately 400 aircraft belonging to Western lessors remained in Russia after the imposition of sanctions. By mid-2025, according to Kommersant, settlements had been completed or were in the final stages for 208 aircraft, with the total cost of this process exceeding 460 billion rubles. Aeroflot Group, for example, plans to complete transactions for 36 aircraft by the end of 2025, totaling $1.1 billion.

Experts consider the issue of extending the decree strategic for the industry. A source at one airline told Vedomosti that such a decision is inevitable. S7 Airlines, however, sees no reason for disruptions to its flight schedule even if the document is not extended, citing its own experience in resolving the legal status of its fleet. Oleg Panteleev, Executive Director of the Aviaport agency, believes extending the mechanism for another three years is justified, but considers an indefinite extension inappropriate. He believes that a civilized legal framework for the current situation is necessary, especially in light of Rostec's statements that foreign aircraft manufacturers are unlikely to return to the Russian market and that the future of domestic air travel lies with a fleet of Russian aircraft.

As a reminder, Russian cargo airlines are predicting the risk of a complete grounding of their aircraft and forced withdrawal from the market within the next three to five years. Market participants voiced this assessment at a roundtable discussion at the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation, highlighting a range of critical issues: a rapidly shrinking and aging fleet, a severe shortage of spare parts and personnel, lengthy repair queues, and unequal competition with foreign carriers. LR

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Publication date: 12/15/2025

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Alevtina Kirillova, CEO of Eurasian Agrologistics, proposed a package of concrete measures to Russian Railways and operators: from special rates for short hauls to one-stop-shop rates, taking into account China's experience with subsidies.

To stem the outflow of freight to road transport, Russian Railways needs to collaborate with operators to create ready-to-sell end-to-end logistics products with fixed long-term rates. Alevtina Kirillova, CEO of the Eurasian Agrologistics Autonomous Non-Profit Organization, proposed this initiative at the "Transport Services Market: Interaction and Partnership" conference.

In her opinion, the development of comprehensive turnkey offers is a necessary condition for retaining clients, especially in light of the growing tariff burden: from 2024 to 2025, tariffs increased by 13.8%, and for 2026, an increase of another 18% is planned, plus a 2% increase in VAT.

The proposal is based on an analysis of the factors that determine shipper selection. Besides cost, key factors include predictability of delivery times, ease of one-stop shopping, and the ability to obtain a single rate for the entire supply chain. Rail is often inferior to road transport today in terms of flexibility, speed of shipment organization, and transparency of final terms, especially over distances of 500 to 3,000 km, where competition is most intense, noted Alevtina Kirillova.

The expert's package of specific measures for implementing this approach includes several areas. The primary focus is the development and promotion of end-to-end tariff rates across different modes of transport. To ensure competition on short haul routes, it is proposed to introduce special reduced rates for distances of up to 500 km. Digitalization and simplification of interactions are also considered critical: single-document processing, expedited procedures, and an expanded package of related services (storage, customs, insurance).

As a financial support tool, Alevtina Kirillova proposed considering dynamic subsidy mechanisms for strategic products (metals, chemicals), using the adapted experience of China, which actively subsidizes its supply chains. However, the Chinese system has its own internal contradictions and barriers that are important to consider, the expert noted. In particular, subsidies often operate within established limits, which may be exhausted by the end of the year.

Furthermore, there is a practice whereby Chinese logistics platforms transfer funding originally allocated for shipments to Russia to transit shipments to Europe via alternative routes, such as the Trans-Caspian route, which bypasses Russia. Thus, some potential subsidies, which could have benefited Russian railway infrastructure, are lost.

Despite these difficulties, the expert insists that the approach of active and flexible government participation in shaping the economics of logistics corridors holds promise. Adapting this approach, she believes, could help develop other international routes involving Russia, making rail transport more cost-competitive for key shippers, Alevtina Kirillova concluded.

As a reminder, the Association of Sea Trade Ports (ASOP) has launched an initiative to standardize the handling capacities of Russian seaports. The association believes this will help capture the growing volume of spot contracts and redirect cargo from road to rail. LR

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Publication date: 12/11/2025

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Investments by 2030 will be directed toward laying 50 km of track and modernizing the energy system to synchronize the growth of port capacity with Russian Railways' capabilities.

At a briefing with his deputies, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced the allocation of nearly 70 billion rubles by 2030 to expand the railway infrastructure leading to the Novorossiysk seaport.

Funds will be allocated under the national project for the construction of approximately 50 kilometers of new track over the next five years. This year alone, approximately 400 million rubles will be allocated for the advanced construction of the railway yard, the reconstruction of the traction substation, and the main track.

This decision is part of a large-scale state program to develop new logistics routes and increase highway capacity. As Mishustin noted, the goal is to ensure reliable product supplies and create comfortable conditions for the movement of goods and passengers throughout the country.

Novorossiysk, as Russia's key seaport on the Black Sea, plays a strategic role in export-import operations, and expanding its land connectivity directly impacts the capacity of the entire transport hub.

As a reminder, the government recently required stevedores to organize and pay for underwater inspections of the bottoms of foreign vessels for explosives. The new regulations come in the wake of incidents indicating external interference recorded in 2025 at a number of ports, including Ust-Luga. LR

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Publication date: 12/09/2025

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Benefits of using a goods declaration for express shipments:

– Simplified declaration. The DTEG allows the release of low-value cargo worth up to 200 euros with minimal documentation from the recipient.

– Duty-free import. Cargoes cleared under the DTEG are imported into the Russian Federation without paying customs duties.

– Speed of customs operations. The simplified declaration form facilitates faster customs clearance of express cargo.

– Cargo tracking. Using the express delivery tracking number, you can track your cargo at any time, day or night.

This news is especially welcome for anyone who orders goods from foreign online stores and prepares product samples for shipment.

Publication date: 12/04/2025

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