Russian cargo and charter carrier with heavy-lift capability.
Founded
1963
Headquarters
Moscow, Russia
Polet Airlines was a Russian airline based in Moscow, operating both cargo and passenger charter services. The carrier was particularly notable for its operation of the Antonov An-124 Ruslan heavy-lift freighter, making it one of the few commercial operators of this massive aircraft in the world.
The airline served a variety of customers including military, government, and commercial freight clients, leveraging the An-124's unique outsize cargo capabilities. Polet also operated passenger charter flights using Ilyushin Il-86 widebody aircraft.
Polet Airlines faced significant financial difficulties and operational challenges in the early 2010s. Russian aviation authorities suspended the airline's operating certificate in 2013 due to safety and financial concerns, effectively ending its commercial operations.
Hubs & network
The airline primarily operated from Voronezh Chertovitskoye Airport and Moscow's airports.
Fleet
Polet Airlines operated Antonov An-124-100 heavy freighters and Ilyushin Il-86 widebody passenger aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›One of only a handful of commercial operators of the Antonov An-124 Ruslan heavy-lift freighter.
- ›Operated both passenger charter and outsize cargo services simultaneously.
- ›Russian aviation authorities suspended Polet's operating certificate in 2013.
- ›The airline had roots in Soviet-era aviation operations.
- ›Its An-124 fleet made it a key provider of outsize military and commercial cargo airlift.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
