Canonical event record
What happened
The Alrosa VIP-configured Tu-154M, registration RA-85782, flew from Mirny to Novosibirsk-Tolmachevo on October 26 after approximately a decade on the ground. Its future operation for Russia’s defence ministry remains unconfirmed.
Why it matters: The flight could add another aging Tu-154 to Russia’s limited active fleet and signal continued state use of legacy VIP-configured aircraft.