Russia’s Saratov Airlines has grounded all Antonov-148 planes following Sunday afternoon’s crash near Moscow, the company’s press-service has said.

"Saratov Airlines management has made a decision to suspend all flights to be performed by Antonov-148s. We present our apologies in advance for changes to the flight schedule," the company’s statement runs.

The press-service said the Saratov Airlines’ aircraft fleet included six Antonov-148-100 planes (without specifying whether the liner lost in the February 11 crash was one of them).

An Antonov-148 liner of the Saratov Airlines crashed en route from Moscow to Orsk last Sunday afternoon minutes after leaving Moscow’s Domodedovo airport killing all 71 passengers and crew on board.