IRS Aero
Russian charter airline
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IRS Aero (IATA: LD (later 5R), ICAO: LDF) was a Russian charter airline that was established in 1997.[1]
Founded1997
Ceased operations2003
Fleet size6
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| Founded | 1997 | ||||||
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| Ceased operations | 2003 | ||||||
| Hubs | Sheremetyevo International Airport Zhukovsky International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 6 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Moscow | ||||||
Closure
Its operating license was revoked in January 2003 because an investigation into an accident that occurred in 2002 revealed violations committed by the airline. These included using Il-18 aircraft for both passenger and cargo transport, even though their airworthiness certificates classified them as cargo planes,[2] and falsification of documents.[1]
Fleet
IRS Aero operated at least the following types of aircraft:[1]
