OREANDA-NEWS. April 15, 2011. The short-range passenger aircraft An-148-100В made its first flight on St. Petersburg - Berlin - St. Petersburg route. That was the first international flight ever made by aircraft An-148. The departure of FV241 flight from Pulkovo to Schoenefeld Airport took place at 10.30 a.m. and the return FV242 flight arrived in St. Petersburg at 16.10, in line with the schedule.

State-of-the-art An-148 aircraft has been operated on the flights of Rossiya Airlines with destinations in the cities of Russia and in Kiev, since December 2009. Before An-148 aircraft made its first flight to Europe, it was accredited by aviation authorities of Germany and proved to comply with all requirements established by foreign countries. Flight clearance is valid for all airports of Germany; Rossiya Airlines currently makes flights to five cities of this country.

The route network of An-148 flights serviced by Rossiya Airlines is going to be expanded. For being comfortable, fuel-efficient and well-equiped, this aircraft with its passenger capacity is perfect for regional and short-range flights.