S7 Airlines said revenue through the year's first nine months rose 27% year-over-year to US$845 million and full-year turnover will reach US$1.17 billion compared to US$1 billion in 2006.

The company expects full-year EBITDA of US$57 million.

Nine-month passenger numbers grew 10% year-over-year to 4.3 million, with RPKs up 5% to 10.42 billion and load factor ahead 3.6 points to 81.9%. Full-year passenger numbers are expected to soar 18% to 5.8 million.

Separately, the carrier announced the launch of thrice-weekly Moscow-Dublin service next summer aboard A319s, which it said will be the only direct route between the cities.