Russia's Transport Minister: International pax up 32% in 2017

Russia's Minister of Transport Maksim Sokolov reported (16-Jan-2018) the following traffic highlights for Russian carriers in 2017:

• Passenger numbers: 105 million, +18% to 20% year-on-year;
  • Domestic: 62.5 million, +11%;
  • International: 42.5 million, +32%.

Mr Sokolov added: "The intensity of air traffic increased by 8% and average aircraft occupancy was higher as well". [more - original PR - English/Russian]