Moscow-based RusAero has stepped up its programme to open representative offices in key regional locations.

A spokeswoman says: "Representative offices have been opened at all Moscow airports and at many other locations throughout the CIS region."

RusAero, founded as a handling and flight dispatching company in 1993, says its fast growth and expansion reflects rising regional demand.

The spokeswoman adds: "We provides a full range of services for aircraft, including ramp handling and fuel arrangements, along with catering, customs, immigration, transfer and other services required for a

smooth operation.

RusAero also can obtain Russian overflight and landing authorisations from the Russian CAA with requests made in accordance with Russian AIP. "We work to ensure operators receive these permissions successfully and in due time," says the company.