The Strigino International Airport (member of the Airports of Regions Holding) is expanding the regional route network. The Azimuth Airline unveiled the first direct scheduled flight en route Nizhniy Novgorod - Rostov-on-Don on May 1. The flight will be made 3 times a week (Tuesday, Friday and Sunday). Departure from Nizhniy Novgorod is at 11:30 am Moscow Time and from Rostov-on-Don at 08:20 am Moscow time. Flights are made on Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplanes, designed with 103 seats.

The Azimuth Airline has given a start to cooperation with the Strigino International Airport by this flight. The first airplane of the airline was welcomed with a ceremonial ‘water arch’ and promotional gifts were given to the first passenger that departed from the Nizhniy Novgorod airport to Rostov-on-Don.

It is not accidental that Rostov-on-Don was chosen as a destination. This is the largest business and cultural center of Southern Russia, with dynamically developing travel industry. Travels to Rostov-on-Don will definitely enjoy demand among residents of Nizhniy Novgorod.

The Azimuth Airline - the air carrier of Southern Russia, having Platov (Rostov-on-Don) as its home airport, is also affiliated with the Airports of Regions holding. The fleet of the AZIMUTH Airline consists of Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplanes of improved modification SSJ100-95LR (Long Range), with the extended flight range. Aircraft were supplied within the framework of a contract with the State Transport Leasing Company.