Russia’s VIM Avia leases first Boeing 777

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Russia’s VIM Avia leases first Boeing 777

Russia’s VIM Avia will lease its first Boeing 777 from MC Aviation Partners, a Mitsubishi Corp. leasing subsidiary. Delivery is planned for the end of April, the carrier said in a statement.

The aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent engines, will seat 400 passengers in a two-class layout. It is likely to fly to remote eastern regions.

VIM Avia operates service from Moscow to Magadan, Pevek and Komsomolsk on Amur in Russia’s Far East. The carrier’s fleet includes 10 aircraft, comprising four Airbus A319s and six Boeing 757s. The carrier is expected to take delivery of two 777s this year.

The Moscow Domodedovo-based airline carried 1.59 million passengers to domestic and international destinations in 2015, down 1.2% year-over-year. It is the 12th biggest carrier in Russia.