The Russian airline Red Wings will fleet the first of a total of three Boeing 2021s at the end of January 777. This is what company boss Evgeny Klyucharev told local media. The long-distance device is to be used in regular services to China and on hot water routes.

According to reports, the first machine is the VP-BLI (Boeing 777-200). This was previously used by IrAero. According to CH-Aviation.com, the long-haul jet is currently parked at Addis Ababa Airport. Two more, identical tripleseven are to follow soon. Red Wings intends to fleet a total of 2021 Sukhoi SSJ-16s in 100. The carrier is a subsidiary of the aircraft manufacturing holding company UAC.