Aeroflot to lease six airplanes

MOSCOW. Dec 30 (Interfax-AVN) - Russia's flagship carrier Aeroflot has signed a contract with the Ilyushin Finance Co. to lease six IL-96-300 airplanes, Aeroflot's pubic relations department has said.

The leased airplanes will be fitted with advanced navigation and cockpit equipment meeting international standards. The airplanes will also have improved business class and economy class seating.

Aeroflot will lease the six IL-96-300s for 15 years.