What has been Omsk Airport’s investment policy and strategy in the recent years?
It is no use comparing Omsk with the Pulkovo airport as their volume of activity is different. However, equipment was worn out everywhere. In our case, light alarm equipment was completely worn out and we replaced it completely at our own expense about 6 years ago, although now such works are state-invested. This increased the airport’s capacity for receiving aircraft even in the worst weather conditions. In 2001, we repaired the runway which was in critical condition. The state had no means to subsidize it so we were forced to borrow money. It was a necessary step in the interests of the state and the company. Seven airports in Russia were chosen as strategic hubs but the Omsk airport is not among them. Does this mean that its strategic position is under threat or that the role of the city and its airport is different? Most of these airports were the basic management airports during Soviet times, with all the infrastructure and flights concentrated there: this new structure resembles
