The flying squad has gained the height of prices. Theft revealed in the airline serving the first persons of Russia 224 flight squad letter to the navigator

Provides air transportation in the interests of government agencies, as well as irregular commercial cargo transportation in Russia and abroad. The airline operates in accordance with the Charter approved by the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation.

History

Initially, the 224th separate transport squadron was created in 1979 to provide transportation during the war in Afghanistan. For conspiracy purposes, the detachment was formally assigned to the USSR MGA, but was staffed with An-12 crews and aircraft from the VTA regiments and performed the functions of an advisory squadron. The detachment was in Afghanistan from August 1979 to November 1988.

In modern history, the State Airline "224th Flight Detachment" was created on the basis of the 12th Military Transport Aviation Division of the Russian Air Force in accordance with the order of the President of the Russian Federation dated January 15, 1993 No. detachments of the Ministry of Defense of Russia "for air transportation on the instructions of the President of the Russian Federation, the Government of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation (Ministry of Defense of Russia). From this year, cargo transportation of flights using Il-76 and An-124 aircraft began. In the conditions of underfunding of the Armed Forces, the proceeds from the transportation helped to somewhat improve the financial situation of the Air Force.

Activity

The airline operates aircraft that are on the balance sheet of the Russian Air Force. Flights in accordance with the flight training plan and the tasks performed by the Air Force are carried out within the structure of the 6955th Aviation Base, in accordance with the regulations and documentation of the Russian Air Force. At the same time, in accordance with the constituent documents, under the "flag" of the 224th flight unit, passenger and cargo transportation is carried out on domestic and international airlines to solve national economic problems in compliance with the requirements adopted in civil aviation, and under the control of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation ... Also, the "flag" and callsigns of the 224th flying squadron are periodically used for air transportation abroad in the interests of the Air Force.

According to the charter of the airline, its planes have the right to carry out parachute landing of cargo and paratroopers from the air.

Fleet

Incidents

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1. Advisory squadrons (unspecified) .

The full name is State Airline 224 Flight Detachment. This is a Russian aviation enterprise, which is a subsidiary of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. The air carrier is engaged in the implementation of air travel for government purposes. In addition, Flight 224 irregularly carries out commercial cargo transportation within the territory of Russia and abroad.

The history of the 224 separate transport squadron is associated with the hostilities in Afghanistan. The unit was created to provide transportation between Afghanistan and the USSR. The detachment performed this mission from 1979 to 1988.

The modern company was created already in 1993 on the basis of the 12th Military Transport Aviation Division. Immediately, the company began to produce commercial traffic, becoming an additional source of income for the Air Force.

The aircraft fleet of the airline consists of aircraft that are on the balance sheet of the Russian Air Force. The location of the company's Aeroflot is Migalovo airport.

Airline activities

The company's aircraft are used primarily for transportation related to the Office under the President. For example, it is this air carrier that delivers motor convoys to transport the head of state to destinations.

Aircraft 224 of the Flight Detachment, the location of which is the Seshcha airport, specializes in the transportation of super-heavy and oversized cargo. They carry out transportation all over the world. It is these airplanes that transport "cargo 200" from hot spots to Russia.

The aircraft of the air carrier can carry out parachute landing of both paratroopers and cargo. That is why these aircraft were repeatedly involved in various types of military operations, for example, in joint exercises with NATO troops.

Commercial activities of the company

The double subordination of the 224 Airborne Detachment carries with it a contradiction that has not yet been finally resolved. The fact is that the commercial transportation carried out by the company is at odds with Russian legislation, since it prohibits military personnel from carrying out any activity of a commercial nature.

As it became known to Kommersant, the ICR is investigating a criminal case of large-scale fraud committed by the former management of JSC State Air Company 224th Flight Detachment, an enterprise that provides air transportation in the interests of government agencies, including the transportation of motorcade for top officials of Russia. Former deputy director of the detachment Dmitry Novitsky was arrested on charges of embezzling several hundred million rubles from JSC Rosoboronexport. The case also includes the former general director of the enterprise, Konstantin Vartanov.

A criminal case of fraud (part 4 of article 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) in the 224th detachment was taken over by the main investigation department of the ICR. Initially, the transport investigative department understood the fraud. The first person involved in the case was the former deputy general director of the enterprise Dmitry Novitsky, who was detained at the request of the investigation by the Meshchansky District Court of Moscow. In addition to the standard arguments that Dmitry Novitsky does not intend to hide and impede the investigation of a criminal case, the defense also focused on “illegal initiation of a criminal case, the absence of a crime event”, where the amount of damage has not even been established. However, the defense failed to achieve a softer measure of restraint in the Moscow City Court.

Meanwhile, according to Kommersant's sources, during the investigation it was found that from 2010 to 2015, the management of the 224th flight squadron committed theft of funds from JSC Rosoboronexport allocated for the organization of air transportation and freight forwarding services. The basis for the pre-investigation check, and according to its results and the criminal case, was a statement by the management of the joint-stock company, which revealed fraud on the part of its partner. According to preliminary data, the losses of Rosoboronexport can be estimated in amounts ranging from several hundred million to 2 billion rubles. However, the forensic financial examination, which should determine the exact amount of damage, has not yet been completed.

At the same time, a Kommersant source in the Ministry of Defense, whose subsidiary is the 224th Air Force, claims that another person involved in this case is allegedly the former chief of Dmitry Novitsky, Konstantin Vartanov. Together with his deputy, he lost his position back in 2016 due to violations identified in the activities of the detachment, which later became a criminal case. According to some reports, we are talking about a multiple overstatement of prices for "logistics services" rendered to Rosoboronexport. In particular, the detachment was engaged in the transportation of military and dual-use cargo to Vietnam, Syria, Algeria, Ethiopia, Cambodia and other countries. At the same time, the overstatement of prices was allegedly due to the use of an intermediary firm, which was controlled by the ex-leadership of the 224th flight detachment. The money received from Rosoboronexport, according to Kommersant's source, was withdrawn from its accounts to several Middle Eastern banks. The ICR declined to comment on the investigation.

A preventive measure for Konstantin Vartanov, who disappeared from the field of view of law enforcement agencies after the start of the investigation, has not yet been elected. Note that in July 2015, Konstantin Vartanov was brought to administrative responsibility for the fact that the flight unit headed by him provided training services for aviation specialists without a license for educational activities. Then the magistrate's court sentenced Konstantin Vartanov to a fine of 30 thousand rubles. According to SPARK, in the same 2015, the proceeds of the 224th flight squadron amounted to about 2 billion rubles, and the net profit - 42 million rubles.

The 224th flying squadron was founded back in 1979. He, in particular, provided the transfer of goods and personnel during the war in Afghanistan. At that time, the pilots were formally assigned to the Ministry of Civil Aviation. In 1993, a reorganization took place: by order of the President of Russia, the 224th flight squadron was redesigned for air transportation on the instructions of the head of state, as well as various government agencies, including starting to transport motorcade of the country's top officials. However, commercial transportation remained an important activity, which was then supposed to replenish the budget of the Air Force. Now the detachment uses Il-76MD and An-124-100 aircraft from several military transport aviation regiments based at airfields in the European part of Russia.

It is curious that the office of the company itself is located in Sokolniki, literally a stone's throw from the Matrosskaya Tishina pre-trial detention center. Perhaps this circumstance was the reason that the accused Novitsky was first assigned to the Medved SIZO, and then, when he did not admit his guilt and refused to cooperate with the investigation, he was sent to the less comfortable Butyrka.

Dmitry Novitsky's lawyer refrained from commenting, citing the lack of consent of his client. Rosoboronexport, which is the injured party in the case, also refrained from commenting.

“This story doesn’t concern me directly, so I don’t see any reason to be interested in the fate of my predecessors,” the current general director of the 224th flight unit Vladimir Mikheichik told Kommersant, who confirmed that documents were being seized in the squadron.

Oleg Rubnikovich, Ivan Safronov

Date of publication: 01.02.2018

A criminal case was initiated on the fact of fraud against the ex-management of JSC State Air Company 224th flight squadron. We are talking about an enterprise that provides air transportation by order of government agencies.

As we found out, the former deputy director of the company Dmitry Novitski He has already been arrested, and Konstantin Vartanov, ex-general director of the state airline, is also being prosecuted.

A criminal case of fraud (part 4 of article 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) in the 224th detachment was taken over by the Main Investigation Department of the TFR. Initially, the transport investigative department understood the fraud. The investigation found that in the period from 2010 to 2015. the top management of the company committed the theft of funds allocated for the organization of air transportation and freight forwarding services. The basis for the pre-investigation check, and according to its results and the criminal case, was the statement of the management of the joint-stock company, which revealed fraud on the part of its partner.

The exact amount of damage has not yet been established. But at the moment it is known that the losses of Rosoboronexport can be estimated at from several hundred million to 2 billion rubles.

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224 Flight Squad, full name Open Joint-Stock Company State Airline 224 Flight Squad is a Russian aviation enterprise that is a subsidiary of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. The airline provides air transportation in the interests of government agencies, as well as irregular commercial cargo transportation in Russia and abroad. The airline operates in accordance with the Charter approved by the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation.

Originally, the 224th separate transport squadron was created in 1979 to provide transportation during the war in Afghanistan. For conspiracy purposes, the detachment was formally assigned to the USSR MGA, but was staffed with An-12 crews and aircraft from the VTA regiments and performed the functions of an advisory squadron. The detachment was in Afghanistan from August 1979 to November 1988.

In modern history, the State Airline "224th Flight Detachment" was created on the basis of the 12th Military Transport Aviation Division of the Russian Air Force in accordance with the order of the President of the Russian Federation dated January 15, 1993 No. detachments of the Ministry of Defense of Russia "for air transportation on the instructions of the President of the Russian Federation, the Government of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation (Ministry of Defense of Russia). From this year, cargo flights began using Il-76 and An-124 aircraft. In the conditions of underfunding of the Armed Forces, the proceeds from the transportation of funds helped to somewhat improve the financial situation of the Air Force.

In 2008, within the framework of the military reform and to simplify the company's activities on the international market, in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated September 15, 2008 No. 1359 "On Open Joint Stock Company Oboronservice", the airline was transformed into an open joint stock company. 100% of the company is owned by the state represented by the subsidiary of the Ministry of Defense OJSC Aviaremont.

The airline operates aircraft that are on the balance sheet of the Russian Air Force. Flights in accordance with the flight training plan and the tasks of the Air Force are carried out within the structure of the 6955th Aviation Base, in accordance with the regulations and documentation of the Russian Air Force. At the same time, in accordance with the constituent documents, under the "flag" of the 224th flight unit, passenger and cargo transportation is carried out on domestic and international airlines to solve national economic problems in compliance with the requirements adopted in civil aviation, and under the control of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation ... Also, the "flag" and callsigns of the 224th flight unit are periodically used for air transportation abroad in the interests of the Air Force.

Il-76 aircraft deployed at the airfields of Migalovo, Taganrog-Tsentralny and Orenburg-2 provide mainly transportation in the interests of the Administrative Department of the President of the Russian Federation. In particular, it is the airline's planes that deliver motorcade trains to their destinations for the transportation of top officials of Russia.

An-124 aircraft deployed at Seshcha airfield perform a wide range of transportation of super-heavy and oversized cargo around the world, including North America (the corresponding permission of the US Department of Transportation was granted on February 2, 2010). Due to the presence of the unique An-124 technology, the airlines performed military transportation under agreements between the Russian Federation and other countries, such as, for example, during Operation Serval and

NATO operations in Afghanistan.

According to the charter of the airline, its planes have the right to carry out parachute landing of cargo and paratroopers from the air.

The airline's dual subordination status, contradictions in the constituent documents and Russian legislation, which prohibits military personnel from engaging in commercial activities, have repeatedly made the airline an object of inspections by supervisory authorities. As of 2013, most of these problems have not been resolved.

The aircraft of the airline are painted in the colors of the Aeroflot of the USSR.