This book contains the English translation and the official Russian text of the Aviation Code of the Russian Federation. For a better understanding of the Act, an introduction has been added, setting out the history of the Aviation Code and its ramifications. An outline of the Code is given and an account of other Russian Federation legislation covering the field of aviation law. The aim of this book is to assist in presenting and clarifying the applicable aviation law in the Russian Federation by providing a professional English translation of the Russian Aviation Code. The book is a welcome addition to the literature in the field and should be of interest to anyone dealing with aviation law. This book is volume 7 in our Essential Air and Space Law series, a book series set up with the aim of establishing a collection of prominent studies in this particular field of law especially for experienced practitioners (e.g. lawyers, policy makers in governments, national and international organisations and private entities), in addition to scholars involved in the research and study of air traffic and space law.