A Tatarstan Airlines Boing 737-500 aircraft had initiated a second go-around procedure at Kazan airport when the aircraft suddenly lost height and consequently impacted the ground.

The aircraft disintegrated upon impact. All 44 passengers and 6 crew perished in the accident.

The Russian-based airline was operating a flight on behalf of fellow Russian airline, Ak Bars Aero.

The Flight Data Recorder (FDR) has been recovered, with preliminary analysis indicating that there were no aircraft system failures. As a result, there is no initial indication on what may have caused the accident.

The Interstate Aviation Committee (often referred to by its Russian translation of ‘MAK’), which is responsible for the investigation of aviation incidents and accidents within the Commonwealth of Independent States, has commenced an investigation into the accident.

LOT Polish Airlines will refurbish the cabins of eight Boeing 787-8s in its fleet from 2026. The Star Alliance carrier says it has selected Recaro as sole seat supplier and Safran to provide IFE systems for the retrofit programme. Fleets data shows that LOT's widebody fleet additionally includes seven 787-9s. These aircraft were variously built in 2018 and 2019, while the airline's 787-8s were delivered from Boeing between 2012 and 2017. LOT's 75-strong fleet additionally includes 737s and Embraer E-Jets. With the upgrade, LOT will switch to a 1-2-1 layout in business with Recaro CL6720 seats featuring individual doors, giving each passenger in the section direct aisle access. The carrier's 787-8s and -9s are currently configured with a 2-2-2 business layout with Aura seats supplied by Safran subsidiary Contour Aerospace. LOT has opted for Recaro's PL3530 premium-economy and CL3810 standard coach seats for the new cabin. The economy seats will be supplied from the German manufacturer's factory in the Polish town of Swiebodzin. Recaro notes that the deal represents the first time that LOT opted for its seats on widebodies. Seat supplies are scheduled to begin under the deal during the third quarter of 2026 and run through 2030, the manufacturer adds. LOT says the new cabin layout will comprise 213 coach, 21 in premium-economy and 20 business seats. Its 787-8s are currently fitted with 213 coach, 21 premium-economy and 18 business seats. The carrier's 787-9s, meanwhile, feature 249, 21 and 24 seats across the three fare categories, respectively. Viasat has been selected as communications provider for the refurbished aircraft. The new cabin design, created by UK agency Tangerine, is inspired by the Polish landscape, LOT says. "Vibrant, deep blues emanate perfectly from the LOT brand, while the addition of copper alludes to the warmth of the Polish sun," states the carrier's director of product development and customer experience Izabela Leszczynska.