One of the key events in the region’s air transport industry calendar, Wings of Russia International Aviation Forum is recognized as a must-visit conference for the airline business leaders and the community of decision-makers influencing strategic development of the air transport in Russia.Wings of Russia Forum brings together Russian airline SEOs with international aircraft industry, leasing and finance as well as industry suppliers and government officials to discuss vital issues and challenges which rapidly growing market in the region is facing today.Conference agenda reflects the latest trends in the Russian air transport industry that is undergoing intensive modernization and development.The year 2012 has seen an extensive growth of air traffic in the region as well as international and domestic route network expansion backed up by new deliveries of long-haul and regional jets and turboprops.Development of Russia’s regional air transport and airport network is in the focus of attention as the Russian government’s new initiatives are targeting rapid modernization of regional aircraft fleet and ground infrastructure upgrades.How do Russian airline CEOs, regulators and international aircraft industry leaders estimate the market potential and prospects?Will Europe’s ETS implementation influence the competitiveness of Russian carriers?What do airlines and investors expect from aviation authorities and regulators?Answers, views and first-hand opinions of airline SEOs, regulators and experts will be the business of the day at the Wings of Russia Forum.Speakers at Wings of Russia Forum are acknowledged international industry experts, Russian airline CEOs and government officials.Conference attendees have repeatedly pointed out the value of sharing views and best practices with experienced market practitioners who enhance the conference program.With up to 500 high level attendees, the conference program has been designed to attract a wide range of audiences including market players with professional interests and expertise in the Russian and CIS air transport.The conference success is based largely on its key audience — senior management of Russian and CIS major and regional airlines who recognize Wings of Russia Forum as a must-visit event.A growing attendance from international industry suppliers, financiers, lessors and MRO has proved Wings of Russia Forum to be the major communication and networking platform for air transport professionals in the region.