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Saratov Aviation Division
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Regional Russian carrier serving domestic routes from Saratov.
Founded
1993
Headquarters
Saratov, Russia
Saratov Aviation Division (SAD) was a Russian regional airline headquartered in Saratov, Russia. It operated scheduled and charter passenger services primarily on domestic Russian routes, serving smaller cities and regional destinations.
The airline gained tragic international attention on February 11, 2018, when Saratov Airlines Flight 703, an Antonov An-148, crashed shortly after takeoff from Domodedovo Airport in Moscow, killing all 71 people on board. Investigators determined that pitot tube heaters had been switched off, leading to erroneous airspeed readings.
Following the crash, Russian aviation authorities revoked Saratov Airlines' operating certificate in March 2018, citing numerous safety violations. The airline ceased operations entirely as a result of these regulatory actions.
Hubs & network
The airline primarily operated through Saratov Tsentralny Airport and Domodedovo Airport in Moscow.
Fleet
Saratov Airlines operated Antonov An-148 regional jets and Yakovlev Yak-42 aircraft on its routes.
Notable facts
- ›Flight 703 crashed on February 11, 2018, killing all 71 aboard shortly after departing Moscow Domodedovo.
- ›Investigators found the pitot tube heaters were deactivated, causing false airspeed data.
- ›Russian authorities revoked Saratov Airlines' operating license in March 2018 following the crash.
- ›Multiple safety violations were cited by Rosaviatsiya as grounds for the certificate revocation.
- ›The airline operated primarily domestic Russian regional routes before its closure.
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 Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network
DME → RTWYK2 E90
EVN → RTWYK2
MRV → RTWYK2
PRG → RTWE90
RTW → DMEE90 YK2
RTW → EVNYK2
RTW → MRVYK2
RTW → PRGE90
RTW → SVXYK2
SVX → RTWYK2
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
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