The landing of this aircraft at Novosibirsk airport on May 22nd 2019 marks the end of regular passenger service of Tupolev 134. The aircraft will be added to Novosibirsk aviation museum's collections.
Tupolevs 154 (reg. RA-85782 on rear left) and an Ilyushin 76 occupy the junkyard of Mirny airport. Despite the Ilyushin is grounded since 2010 in local harsh climate its apparent condition is surprisingly good. A drill rig that was used at the local famous diamond mine is exhibited on top of the spoil tip at right.
One of the boneyards of Pskov airport. From left An-26 RA-26086 (prod. 1985), Il-114 RA-91015 (1994), An-26 RA-26134 (1983), An-12 RA-11906 (1962-2014), An-12 RA-11372 (1964) and Il-114 RA-91014 (1993). An-12 belong to Avial NV, all others to Pskovavia. A military base housing many Il-76s is also a part of the airport.
14.12. Exposed to elements. The aircraft is being parked on RWY 22 after unloading the CSKA Moscow football team at Terminal 3. They played a match with Sprata Prague as a part of European league. The match was 1-1 draw. The Tupolev was scrapped during June 2011.
Two legends. This Antonov was among the last produced, built in March 1990 and now flying with parachutists. Despite Lithuanian registration it is based in Malmi. The Dakota was made in December 1942.
The seventh produced Il–114 flew with Uzbekistan and Vyborg Airlines. Afterwards it was bought alongside with RA–91014 by Pskovavia to expand services which did not happenwd. The airplanes stay at Pskov.
The first land airport in Helsinki was opened in 1938 in the district of Malmi and served to scheduled traffic until 1953 when it was wholly replaced by Vantaa airport. Nowadays it serves to the purpose of general aviation and border patrol. Measured by aircraft movements it is the second busiest airport in Finland. An observation deck is located on the rear side of the terminal.
