UTair Aviation of Russia has now launched regular flights using Boeing 757-200 aircraft as part of its passenger fleet modernization program.

The newly acquired aircraft made its inaugural flight between Krasnoyarsk and Antalya. The Boeing 757-200 can carry 227 passengers in economy class and will service the airline's most popular destinations. In particular the aircraft will be operated on international routes, connecting Moscow, St. Petersburg, Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, Tyumen, Ekaterinburg and Samara .
The launch of operations with the Boeing 757-200 aircraft is part of UTair’s development strategy for incorporating medium-range aircraft into its fleet to expand the airline's flight geography and increase passenger volumes. UTair aircraft will perform more than 250 flights daily during this year's summer-season, transporting more than 15,000 passengers. In 2010 the UTair fleet will transport more than 4.8 million passengers – 30% more than in 2009. In addition, 20 new routes will be launched. To accomplish the 2010 work program the airline will use more than100 planes, including Boeing 757-200, Òu-154Ì, Boeing 737-500, ATR 72, Bombardier CRJ 200 and ATR 42 aircraft. --