In 2016, training of commanders and executive officers of the ships with deck-based aviation onboard will be intensified. The information was announced by the Chief of the Navy Aviation, Hero of Russia, Major General Igor Kozhin.

According to him, that is connected with acceptance of new warships capable of carrying aircraft of different purpose.

Much is being done for training of officers in the 859th centre of combat and transition training for the naval aviation personnel in Yeysk.

The training programme provides all the theoretical and practical skills for deck-based aviation management.