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Russian Government To Upgrade its VIP Jet Fleet
Russia’s government is set to buy four Tupolev Tu-204-300 airliners fitted with VIP interiors. (Photo Vladimir Karnozov)
Russia’s government is set to buy four Tupolev Tu-204-300 airliners fitted with VIP interiors. (Photo Vladimir Karnozov)

The Russian government has finalized a follow-on order for four Tupolev Tu-204-300s with VIP interiors. The Kremlin’s Special Air Detachment, the government flight department that transports Russia’s senior political leaders and high-ranking officials, already operates two of the type. These were built in 2011 and delivered the following year after installation of some onboard equipment and interiors.

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