Putin’s aircraft becomes most tracked flight en route to India

This is the first visit of the Russian President to India since Moscow began its “special operation” in Ukraine, giving the meeting significant geopolitical importance. Ahead of his arrival, Putin said he hopes to “take India-Russia ties to a new level."

Wherever he goes, Putin's two signature symbols of travel, customised presidential aircraft, the Ilyushin IL-96-300PU, often called the “Flying Kremlin," and his armoured Aurus Senat limousine, draw instant attention. His aircraft has become the most tracked flight enroute to India.

He doesn't use a modified Boeing or Airbus aircraft but flies in a totally Russian-made Ilyushin IL-96-300.