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Volga-Dnepr to build Leipzig humanitarian aid hub

Volga-Dnepr Airlines (VI, Ulyanovsk Vostochny) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the operator of Leipzig/Halle to set up a hum for emergency and humanitarian cargo operations at the German airport.

"2020 has shown us that the industry needs to be better prepared to guarantee emergency response when and where it is needed. By setting up the humanitarian hub in Leipzig/Halle, we are focusing on enhancing the quality of services for the sector and expanding our capabilities. We are all well aware that humanitarian operations must not face delays. We aim to lead the sector with disruption-free cargo services to deliver essential commodities, medical supplies, sophisticated equipment, or pharmaceutical products," Chief Operating Officer Tatiana Arslanova said.

The Russian cargo specialist already has a base at Leipzig/Halle airport. Going forward, it plans to expand its operational capabilities to better cater to the specific needs of emergency freight transport. In turn, the airport will expand its warehousing facilities, including long-term storage, as well as ground handling and loading capabilities.

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Russia's Volga-Dnepr Airlines resumes An-124 ops after check

Volga-Dnepr Airlines (VI, Ulyanovsk Vostochny) reactivated the first of its ten An-124s on December 26, 2020, following a month-long grounding of the type for safety checks.

"It appears that we have been able to re-start our An-124-100 operations before the end of this year. We are in the process of the diligent execution of the service directives, the technical checks are on the right track... The ultimate return will be incremental, and we will still take our time to follow the guidelines reflected in the service directives," Chief Commercial Officer Konstantin Vekshin said in a statement.

The Russian cargo specialist grounded its entire fleet of Antonov Design Bureau quadjets in late November 2020, following an emergency landing of RA-82042 (msn 9773050455093) after an engine failure on take-off from Novosibirsk on November 13. The freighter suffered extensive damage, but no injuries were reported.

The first An-124 to restart operations following the grounding was RA-82077 (msn 9773054459151), which flew from Leipzig/Halle to Shanghai Pudong on December 26, Flightradar24 ADS-B data shows....