Ilyushin Il-96-300PU

RA-96024
 Russian Federation
Passenger - Passengers - Government

14 July 2023
10:05

Origin : KHV
KHV
UHHH
Khabarovsk
Khabarovsk Krai
 Russian Federation
Elevation : 74m / 244ft
 

CommentThe Il-96-300PU is a highly customized version of the Il-96-300 used as the primary aircraft in the Russian presidential aircraft fleet. Hence my nickname for it : Presidential Unit.
However, I'd be surprised if this is Putin returning from the border with North Korea. Apart from being otherwise engaged he is also not a keen flyer. It's more likely to be someone like Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
I think the point here is : Russian bigwig appears to meet with North Korean brass, but does not fly into Kim young one's hermit kingdom.
As SHU5457 shows Russian aircraft do fly into North Korea but I guess the Presidential Unit would attract too much attention.

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