In a message dated 11/10/2003 7:21:02 PM Pacific Standard Time, damiross2@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: << Re-read my statement again. They still fly them but only by leasing the aircraft. I'm sure they would love to purchase the aircraft or have a Russian company purchase them and then lease it from them. >> Considering that Aeroflot is state-owned, the fact that they still lease says something. This policy probably has more to do with protecting SU then taxing airplanes