Wings of Russia International Aviation Forum 2012

One of the key events in the region’s air transport industry calendar, Wings of Russia International Aviation Forum is recognized as a must-visit conference for the airline business leaders and the community of decision-makers influencing strategic development of the air transport in Russia. Wings of Russia Forum brings together Russian airline SEOs with international aircraft industry, leasing and finance as well as industry suppliers and government officials to discuss vital issues and challenges which rapidly growing market in the region is facing today.

Conference agenda reflects the latest trends in the Russian air transport industry that is undergoing intensive modernization and development. The year 2011 sees a continued extensive growth of international and domes-tic air traffic in the region as well as international and domestic route network expansion backed up by new deliveries of long-haul and regional jets and turbo-props. Russian air transport is verging towards revolutionary changes as foreign investors reportedly may gain the right to own controlling stakes at Russian airlines. This move would open new fantastic opportunities for foreign investors and airlines in the context of Russian air transport market development in the mid and long term. How do Russian airlines estimate the market potential and prospects? Will foreign capital bring improvements to airline management and business development? Are foreign investors ready to participate in managing their potential aviation assets in Russia? What do airlines and investors expect from aviation authorities and regulators? Answers, views and first-hand opinions of airline SEOs, regulators and experts will be the business of the day at the Wings of Russia Forum.