A new model of aircraft maintenance and repair will be mastered by the company, according to Russia's deputy prime minister.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova also noted that the official mortality rate for April would be made public only in late May.

Sobyanin said that for the past two weeks, the capital has been testing the new system, installing equipment.

Air transport was among the hardest-hit economic sectors, affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

With countries around the world beginning to loosen their anti-coronavirus measures, many people are starting to ask one thing: when can I travel again? If you’re planning to come to Russia, you might need to wait until next year.

Lifting restrictive measures amid the coronavirus pandemic cannot be instantaneous, it should be carried out carefully, he stressed.

Cases of infection continue to be appear, but their growth has stabilized, Melita Vujnovic said.

It is noted that "before issuing a boarding pass, airline employees will strictly check documents confirming passengers’ residence in the region".

The prime minister noted the efficiency of Russia’s assistance and the high professionalism of Russian military specialists and medics who are completing their humanitarian mission in Italy.

Russia will begin to partially lift its Covid-19 lockdown from May 12 when restrictions on industrial and construction businesses are removed, Sergey Sobyanin announced during a government meeting chaired by Vladimir Putin.