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JAN 19, 2004 (newstodate): Privately-owned Russian carrier Kaliningradavia is expected to take over full control of the infrastructure of Kaliningrad Airport "very soon" from its current operator, state-owned Kaliningradavia.
Until 2001, the state-owned company operated routes to Moscow, St Petersburg, Murmansk, Sotchi and other Russian destinations, holding a virtual monopoly in the market, including control of runways, apron areas, tele communications and other infrastructure.
Since 2002, however, the privately-owned company has been operating with three Tu-134 aircraft after sale-off of two Tu-154 to Russian carrier Siberia.
The private company also operates the airport's domestic and international terminals.
But according to industry sources, the complex situation will soon be remedied by the privately-owned Kaliningradavia's take over of full authority at the airport.
The private company has ambitious plans for developing Kaliningrad into a regional hub by acquiring 15 Boeing 737-400 aircraft to serve a network comprising 13 destinations in Russia and another 13 major European airports.
The company also plans to extend the runway up to 3,000 metres, modernise the ground handling services and equipment, and build a new airport terminal.
Until 2001, the state-owned company operated routes to Moscow, St Petersburg, Murmansk, Sotchi and other Russian destinations, holding a virtual monopoly in the market, including control of runways, apron areas, tele communications and other infrastructure.
Since 2002, however, the privately-owned company has been operating with three Tu-134 aircraft after sale-off of two Tu-154 to Russian carrier Siberia.
The private company also operates the airport's domestic and international terminals.
But according to industry sources, the complex situation will soon be remedied by the privately-owned Kaliningradavia's take over of full authority at the airport.
The private company has ambitious plans for developing Kaliningrad into a regional hub by acquiring 15 Boeing 737-400 aircraft to serve a network comprising 13 destinations in Russia and another 13 major European airports.
The company also plans to extend the runway up to 3,000 metres, modernise the ground handling services and equipment, and build a new airport terminal.