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The number of flights by foreign aircraft in Belarusian airspace increased by 30% in the first nine months of this year, the Ministry of Transport reported in its review of the sector’s performance. Airlines from Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Uzbekistan have increased the number of flights.
In January-September, passenger traffic across the sector as a whole increased by 14%, passenger turnover by 37%, and freight turnover by 60%.
The air navigation service provided services to 149 airlines from 34 countries, with the volume of services increasing by almost 120%.
Over the first nine months, Belavia increased the number of passengers carried by 14.7%, the number of flights by 4.8%, and the volume of cargo transported by 2.5 times.
The airline’s fleet comprises 18 aircraft. Three Airbus aircraft for long-haul routes and three Boeing 737-800s have been added.
Passenger traffic at Minsk National Airport increased by 7% over the same period. The Mahiliou branch recorded growth in passenger traffic and aircraft departures, while the Orsha branch increased cargo handling by more than 7%.