Aeroflot said it will need government subsidies to create a regional carrier in the Russian Far East. The airline, which did not disclose the amount of subsidy, said the state support is needed at least through 2016. Aeroflot announced its decision to create a regional carrier—by combining the sister companies Vladivistok Avia and SAT Airlines—after Rostechnology completed the asset transfer of five regional carriers to the airline. Aeroflot CEO Vitaly Saveliev earlier said ...
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