Pandemic pushed the “Mail of Russia” to the idea of increasing the fleet

During a pandemic, the existing fleet rescued “Mail of Russia”, said in an interview with RBC head goskompanii Maxim Akimov. And they carried not only mail cargo planes were in demand for humanitarian purposes: “From the companies was a flurry of queries on these boards because all were carrying personal protective equipment in their regions. We shot the commercial cargo and mail were removed and carried humanitarian aid”.

As a result, the “Mail of Russia” plans to expand the destinations — through the acquisition of medium-haul and long-haul wide-body cargo aircraft. “We would like rather quickly the two [aircraft] add seven. While other plans too early. We now very strongly believe to be right”, — says Ivan.

Private planes — two Tu-204С — u “Mail of Russia” appeared in 2016. Even then, the company announced that the fleet can expand. “The launch of the main postal aviation is a new step in the development of postal logistics, which will allow to reduce terms of delivery to the regions of the Far East and Extreme North, and in the future — to provide regular transportation of mail from South-East Asia and Europe”, — explained Dmitry Strashnov, at that time led the “Mail of Russia”. A year later, in 2017, shortly before his resignation a top-the Manager spoke about plans to establish its own airlines: “of Course, “Mail of Russia” on two planes don’t have to stay, we need the Tu-204, and main planes. I hope that in the next year or two we will be able to create the necessary and sufficient aircraft fleet to create a private aviation company.” Since then, the two sides remained the only one.

As noted by Akimov, “the creation of a carrier — is a serious matter and until we generate model”: “we Have the goods, there is a good sales network, we will develop and invest in Europe, China. Our “daughter”, Chinese and German, growing very great. But it’s not just air carriers, but in General about the logistics: how to make a product that will allow us to take on yourself or subsidiaries cargo work in the territory of other countries.”

From what planes could be shaped the future of the Park, Governors did not specify: “Waiting for including the promising Russian cargo plane after 2025 MS-21. We are now in a very good, close dialogue with the government and with the UAC on the machines”. “We really are working with colleagues prospects of cooperation in the supply of aircraft. We are ready to offer a line of equipment that meets the needs of “Mail of Russia”, including customization of aircraft for the needs of the customer” — confirmed RBC representative of the KLA.