 The Airport holding "Аэропорты регионов" (translating from Russian Airports of Regions) is investing to build the new airport, which began in January 2015.On 30 May 2018, Russian Aviation Authority announced that Saratov Airlines has ceased operations due to its massive aviation law violation, found during the unplanned airline monitoring, that occurred after the plane crash in February.That brought a risk to the airport with many flights cancellations, because it is owned by the airline.