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by Oleg Chaplin/http://www.airliners.net

Aeroflot, the leader of Russia’s air fleet, is a member of SkyTeam, the global airline alliance. Aeroflot’s overall flight network comprises 898 locations in 169 countries. In 2010, 11.3 mln passengers used Aeroflot’s services and 14.07 mln used the services offered by the Aeroflot group.

Aeroflot was the winner in the contest between European members of SkyTeam in serving economy-class passengers in short- and medium-range flights and business-class passengers in long-range flights. “Onboard Survey,” the marketing survey conducted by SkyTeam from April to September 2009, confirmed Aeroflot’s leading positions.

Aeroflot belongs to 25 leading airlines of the world according to Air Transport World journal, based on the results of its financial and economic activities in 2009 (“operating profit” and “profit margin” categories).

Aeroflot was the first Russian carrier to be included in the IOSA operator registry and it continues to confirm the certificate in a regular way. The airline has successfully passed the Safety audit for ground operations (ISAGO).

Aeroflot is a holder of the unified certificate of compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008.
Aeroflot operates one of the youngest air fleets in Europe that consists of 101 aircraft. Aeroflot’s hub is Sheremetyevo international airport in Moscow.



Aeroflot suggests a new wine card for passengers of a business class

Aeroflot, following recommendations of the leading wine experts with a world name, has essentially updated, has expanded and has qualitatively improved a set of wines and champagne for passengers of a business class. Now the best brands of these drinks from the most authoritative manufacturers, for example, one the most known champagnes in the world — Louis Roederer will be offered to passengers of a business class of Aeroflot. Besides new wines and champagne for the first time on Aeroflot flights, with duration of flight over 6 hours, various cocktails will be offered.

http://www.aeroflot.ru
 
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#86 ·
AIRFRANCE / AEROFLOT Expands Codeshare Service in W11

AIRFRANCE and AEROFLOT from 30OCT11 will be expanding their codeshare agreement.

AIRFRANCE’s “AF” code will be displayed on additional 7 cities in Russia and CIS, which totals 17 routes. AEROFLOT’s “SU” code will appear on AF selected service beyond Paris CDG to UK, Africa, Switzerland and Spain.

Codeshare routes (new routes highlighted in bold) as follows:

AIRFRANCE operated by AEROFLOT (AF4900 – 4979)

Moscow Sheremetyevo – Adler/Sochi
Moscow Sheremetyevo – Bishkek
Moscow Sheremetyevo – Chelyabinsk
Moscow Sheremetyevo – Ekaterinburg
Moscow Sheremetyevo – Irkutsk
Moscow Sheremetyevo – Kaliningrad
Moscow Sheremetyevo – Kazan
Moscow Sheremetyevo – Krasnodar
Moscow Sheremetyevo – Krasnojarsk
Moscow Sheremetyevo – Nizhnevatrovsk
Moscow Sheremetyevo – Novosibirsk
Moscow Sheremetyevo – Omsk
Moscow Sheremetyevo – Paris CDG
Moscow Sheremetyevo – Perm
Moscow Sheremetyevo – Samara
Moscow Sheremetyevo – Ufa
Moscow Sheremetyevo – Volgograd


AEROFLOT operated by AIRFRANCE (SU3000 – 3119 Series)

Paris CDG – Barcelona
Paris CDG – Bilbao
Paris CDG – Edinburgh
Paris CDG – London Heathrow
Paris CDG – Lyon
Paris CDG – Manchester
Paris CDG – Marseille
Paris CDG – Moscow Sheremetyevo
Paris CDG – Strasbourg
Paris CDG – Toulouse
Paris CDG – Tunis
Paris CDG – Zurich


http://airlineroute.net/2011/10/25/afsu-codeshare-w11/
 
#88 ·
Transaero commits to four A380s

Transaero Airlines (UN), Russia’s second-largest carrier, is expected to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Airbus Friday for A380s, ATW learned from a well-placed source. If the MOU is signed, it would make UN the first carrier in Russia and the CIS to order the A380. Deliveries are expected to start no earlier than 2015.
http://atwonline.com/aircraft-engines-components/news/transaero-reportedly-committing-a380s-1027

Continuing their cattle-transport tradition, they plan with 700 seats :cheers: Plus, reportedly, they're interested in the 747-8 as well.
 
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#91 · (Edited)
Almost a Ryanair :lol:
Why? Totally not true! Seating capacity ranges from 525 passengers (in a comfortable three-class configuration) to more than 800 in a single-class layout with wider seats than other aircraft in its class. Transaero will have 3 classes configurations. If 525 it means that second floor is fully First and Business, but Transaero will have few Imperial First class seats + 15-20 Business, other is Economy, so 700 is good. Transaero will not have full First/Business class on the second floor as Singapore Airlines, so we cant compare.
 
#90 ·
Transaero Airlines commits to four A380s


First A380 customer in Russia, the CIS and Eastern Europe

28 OCTOBER 2011 PRESS RELEASE



Transaero Airlines, Russia’s second largest airline, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for four A380 aircraft. The agreement was signed by Olga Pleshakova, Transaero Airlines CEO and Christopher Buckley, Airbus’ Executive Vice President Europe, Asia and the Pacific.

Transaero will become the launch customer for the A380 in Russia, the CIS and Eastern Europe. The Russian carrier plans to start operations with the A380 on its long-range network of high density routes from Moscow. The aircraft will feature a three class cabin layout, seating about 700 passengers. Transaero will announce an engine selection for the new aircraft in the near future.
”Transaero is experienced in operating long-range wide-body aircraft, and is now ready to offer the A380. I am sure that the operation of this high capacity aircraft will stimulate the development of Russia’s aviation sector, in particular airports infrastructure while passengers will benefit from a completely new experience.” said Olga Pleshakova, Transaero Airlines CEO.

“We are very pleased to welcome Transaero as the launch customer for the A380 in Russia,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer - Customers. “We definitely see market potential for the A380 in Russia. Passenger traffic in this region is expected to increase at an average rate of 5.6 per cent per year over the next 20 years. We are convinced that the A380 is the best and most eco-efficient aircraft to meet those market requirements,” added John Leahy.
Transaero Airlines launched its services in November 1991, and currently serves more than 130 routes all over the world.
Since entering service in 2007 the eco-efficient A380 has exceeded all expectations, flying more people further at lower cost (some 16 million passengers up to date). The spacious, quiet cabin and the smooth ride have made the aircraft a favourite with passengers. This has resulted in higher than average load factors and increased profitability on A380 flights, providing airlines with a key competitive advantage wherever they operate the type.

Total orders for the aircraft stand at 236 from 18 customers worldwide and 59 aircraft have been delivered to seven customers.

http://www.airbus.com/newsevents/news-events-single/detail/transaero-airlines-commits-to-four-a380s/
 
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#93 ·
Transaero Plans New York JFK Increase & Adds 777-300 Service to Beijing in S12

As per 28OCT11 GDS timetable display, Transaero has loaded First batch of Summer 2012 operation changes, which covers Beijing and New York JFK service, where both are open for reservation after 25MAR12.

For the moment, Beijing is slated to be the First Boeing 777-300 Destination (after it has cancelled the plan to operate 773 to Mauritius from Nov 2011), and will see frequency rises to 5 weekly during peak season. New York JFK service will rise to 6 weekly by late-May 2012.

As always additional changes remain possible. Schedules for the moment:

Moscow Domodedovo – Beijing

UN9999 DME1050 – 2210PEK 773 x36
UN8888 PEK0040 – 0440DME 773 x47


Day 1 from DME, Day 2 from PEK begins from 30APR12
Day 4 from DME, Day 5 from PEK begins from 21JUN12 to 13SEP12

Moscow Domodedovo – New York JFK

UN1111 DME1100 – 1215JFK 777 x2
UN2222 JFK1425 – 0730+1DME 777 x2


Day 7 eff 22APR12
Day 4 eff 24MAY12

http://airlineroute.net/2011/10/28/un-jfkpek-s12/
 
#94 ·
Aeroflot launches direct Moscow-Cancun flights


Russia’s biggest air-carrier, Aeroflot, has launched a direct service from Moscow to the famous resort Cancun, in the southeast of Mexico. The first Airbus-330 landed at Cancun airport earlier today.

According to the Aeroflot general representative in Latin America Evgeny Zherdev, the decision to make direct flights to Cancun has been prompted by Russian tourists’ keen interest in Mexico.

He also said that the number of flights to other Caribbean countries would also be increased for the winter season. For example, Aeroflot liners fly five times a week to Havana, Cuba, and three times per week to Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic.

TASS
http://english.ruvr.ru
 
#382 ·
Aeroflot launches direct Moscow-Cancun flights


Russia’s biggest air-carrier, Aeroflot, has launched a direct service from Moscow to the famous resort Cancun, in the southeast of Mexico. The first Airbus-330 landed at Cancun airport earlier today.

According to the Aeroflot general representative in Latin America Evgeny Zherdev, the decision to make direct flights to Cancun has been prompted by Russian tourists’ keen interest in Mexico.

He also said that the number of flights to other Caribbean countries would also be increased for the winter season. For example, Aeroflot liners fly five times a week to Havana, Cuba, and three times per week to Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic.

TASS
http://english.ruvr.ru
When aeroflot orders 777s in 2011, he plans to operate it to CUN:banana:
 
#96 ·
Transaero new route permits, looking to launch Johannesburg

During the month of October, Transaero Airlines has applied for several new routes, and received government approval for the below flights.

To China
Yekaterinburg - Sanya, 1 weekly

To South-Africa
Moscow - Johannesburg, 1 weekly

To Cyprus
Kazan - Larnaca, 7 weekly
Krasnodar - Larnaca, 7 weekly
Krasnoyarsk - Larnaca, 7 weekly
Ufa - Larnaca, 7 weekly
Rostov-na-Donu - Larnaca, 7 weekly
Novosibirsk - Larnaca, 7 weekly

To Vietnam
Moscow - Ho Chi Minh - The permitted frequency has been increased from 2 to 4 weekly.

Transaero granted 3 route permissions

Transaero has applied for and received the following route permissions:

Moscow - Yerevan - 14 weekly -
Tu214/B737/B767/B747/B777

last week confirmed by Transaero
Samara - Milan - 1 weekly -
Tu214/B737/B767/B747/B777

Moscow - Abu Dhabi - 7 weekly -
Tu214/B737/B767/B747/B777

Transaero will start Moscow-Yerevan in FEB 2012

According to a message on twitter by the CEO of Transaero, Olga Pleshakova, the airline will be opening flights between the capitals of Russia and Armenia from February 2012.

Frequency and equipment is at this moment not known, and tickets are not yet available. Ms. Pleshakova confirmed to Russian Aviation that the route will be operated from Moscow's Domodedovo airport. Aeroflot, Armavia and S7 Airlines are the other carriers active on this city pair.

http://russianaviation.org
 
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Aeroflot receives new route permits

Aeroflot Russian Airlines has applied for several route permissions and has received for the following routes government approval.

To Armenia
Sochi - Gyumri, 3 weekly
Rostov-na-Donu - Yerevan, 5 weekly

To Cyprus
Yekaterinburg - Larnaca, 7 weekly
Samara - Larnaca, 7 weekly

To Kyrgyzstan
Sochi - Bishkek, 2 weekly
Mineralny Vody - Bishkek, 2 weekly

To Lithuania
Moscow - Vilnius, 7 weekly (with Sukhoi Superjet)

To Poland
Moscow - Krakow, 7 weekly (with Sukhoi Superjet)

To Uzbekistan
Mineralny Vody - Tashkent, 2 weekly (already operating by Donavia)
Sochi - Tashkent, 2 weekly

To Ukraine
Moscow - Donetsk, 14 weekly (Sukhoi Superjet)
Moscow - Dnepropetrovsk, 14 weekly (Sukhoi Superjet)
Moscow - Kharkov, 7 weekly (Sukhoi Superjet)

also:

- Moscow - Manchester - Moscow, on a 7 weekly basis.
- Moscow - Aqaba - Moscow, five weekly
- Moscow - Dublin - Moscow, 3 weekly

Aeroflot has received changes for the following routes:

- Moscow - Istanbul - Moscow, this route now allows Aeroflot to operate up to 28 weekly flights.
- Moscow - Antalya - Moscow, Aeroflot may now operate 21 weekly flights between these cities.
- Moscow - Punta Cana - Moscow, approved to be upgraded from 2 to 4 weekly.

Aeroflot received an additional weekly frequency on the Moscow - Samarkand route (from 6 to 7 weekly), and lost 2 weekly route permissions on the Moscow - Bishkek route (from 14 to 12 weekly).
 
#98 ·
S7 Airlines opens additional ticket sales channel

S7 Airlines has announced the opening of ticket sales on one of the largest tourist portals – Orbitz. “Orbitz is one of the most popular ticket and tourist services sales websites, this cooperation will allow us to attract new passengers, including from abroad. Judging from our experience, online tourist agencies have proven to be an effective ticket sales channel – more and more customers prefer to choose and pay services through Internet.” – S7 Airlines Sales Director Maxim Polukhin noted.

Passengers buying tickets through Orbitz (www.orbitz.com) have the option of receiving free SMS or e-mail notifications of any changes in connection with the flight or of weather at their destination point. S7 Airlines (brand of Siberia Airlines) is a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance. The airline enjoys the widest internal route network in Russia, created on the basis of three air transport hubs in Moscow (Domodedovo), Novosibirsk (Tolmachevo) and Irkutsk. S7 Airlines also performs regular flights to countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States, Europe, Near East, South Asia and countries of the Asia Pacific region.
 
#103 ·
world_rep, i am sure that at first they wont use all 7 weekly of course, having 7 is a good instrument, if they dont need they can sell it or change with other airlines for the city they need :) I think they will start from 3 weekly, same as Dublin. Every year Aeroflot opens more european destinations and i like it. For many years Aeroflot had bad image in the West and throughout the world and now they really try to change it, for 2012 i heard they want to start campaign to promote themselves outside Russia. Service is much better now, but it needs to be better yet i guess, fleet is really new and safety on a high level.
 
#105 ·
Transaero new route permits, looking to launch Johannesburg

During the month of October, Transaero Airlines has applied for several new routes, and received government approval for the below flights.

To China
Yekaterinburg - Sanya, 1 weekly

To South-Africa
Moscow - Johannesburg, 1 weekly

Would this mean they'll have to launch within a certain period, are they likely to launch Johannesburg within the next few months? Didn't Transaero operate flights to Johannesburg for a short while a couple of years ago, think it was triangular route with Mauritius, just every 10days? It's about time for a link between Russia and South Africa, especially since South Africa became the 5th member of the BRICS nations. Hopefully could be grown to become more frequent flights.
 
#106 ·
grjplanes, hard to say when they will introduce these flights. Yes some time ago they had flights to Johannesburg via Mauritius, this winter they start new 2 weekly direct flight to Mauritius, so i think soon we will see new flights to South Africa. BTW, today Transaero celebrates its 20th birthday :)
 
#107 ·
05.11.2011 Moscow Domodedovo Airport congratulates Transaero with the 20th anniversary

November 5, 2011, Transaero - one of the largest airlines in Russia and the world's leading air carrier in tourism routes - is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Half of its history the airline and Moscow Domodedovo Airport have been together: in 2001, Transaero chose Domodedovo Airport as its base airport. During all these years, the airline has been showing high dynamics of passenger traffic growth: from 2002 to 2010, it had been increasing by 30% a year. Currently, the airline tops the list of the largest carriers of Domodedovo Airport in terms of passenger flow, offering air travelers more than 100 flight destinations.

“To be on top and hold leadership positions is a challenge that only can be achieved by those who can not just quickly move in space, but do it ahead of time itself,” said Deputy Director on Commerce of Moscow Domodedovo Airport, Aleksey Rayevsky, on the eve of the anniversary. “Transaero is the first private airline in Russia, which throughout its 20-year history proves that the success can be achieved only by those, who are constantly developing.”

The care of passengers, replenishment of the fleet with the most modern aircrafts, as well as increasing the number of routes, this all help Transaero to maintain the highest growth rates among the five largest airlines in Russia. Another distinctive feature of Transaero is that it is always the first one to generate new ideas, so the words "the first" and "the first time" have always been heard next to its name for all these years.

Moscow Domodedovo Airport is happy to congratulate Transaero with the 20th anniversary of successful work in the airline industry and wishes it further development and promising projects, as well as new heights and horizons!

Transaero was founded in 1990. It began operating flights in November 1991. It is the second largest airline in Russia. It is ranked among the world's leading carriers on tourism and recreation routes. In the first half of 2011 and in July 2011, Transaero showed the highest growth rate among the five passenger airlines of the Russian Federation. The company is the only airline in Russia, the CIS countries and Eastern Europe, which operates Boeing 747 and Boeing 777 passenger liners. The route network of Transaero covers more than 130 destinations in Russia and foreign countries in Europe, Asia, America and Africa.

Moscow Domodedovo Airport is the largest airport in Russia. Over 10 years, passenger traffic has increased almost 10-fold, from 2.8 million passengers in 2000 to 22.3 million passengers in 2010. Moscow Domodedovo Airport has been chosen for the flight to Moscow by members of the world's leading aviation alliances: Star Alliance, Oneworld. Since 2010, Moscow Domodedovo Airport has been on the top of the list of the best airports in the Eastern Europe for the quality of its service, according to the annual rating by independent research company Skytrax Research (UK).


http://www.dme.aero
 
#110 ·
I was just curious because SU bumped up some cities not long ago. Btw Bucharest has two flights to Moscow, and they handle around 5M/year. BEG is just at 3M mark. Keep in mind that Both SU and JU codeshare from to BEG. I think the loads are around 90% on both flights. BEG needs to be aorund 5Mil to justify 2nd daily by SU/JU. That's how I see it.
 
#111 ·
Transaero buys 4 Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental

Tuesday, 08 November 2011 12:44 |

Transaero, one of Russia's largest airlines, has signed a deal with U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing to buy four Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental airliners for $1.3 billion at catalog prices, Transaero General Director Olga Pleshakova announced Tuesday.

The catalog price for each Boeing 747-8I, which will be delivered in a high seat configuration, is $330 million. Whether Transaero has paid this amount remains to be seen as often discounts are awarded for various reasons such as launch customer in a certain region and loyalty.

The deal would make Transaero the first airline in Russia, the CIS and East European countries to operate the long-haul wide-body Boeing-747-8I.

In late October, Transaero signed a $1.5 billion deal with the European Airbus consortium to buy four A380 aircraft. Deliveries will start from the fourth quarter of 2015.

http://www.russianaviation.org
 
#112 ·
S7 Airlines will launch Moscow-Valencia flights

S7 Airlines has applied at the Russian ministry of Transport for the permission to start flights between Moscow and Valencia (Spain). S7 had particular plans to start regular operations on this route, however Valencia was not in the list of destinations in Spain from where flights are allowed to from Russia.

According to a letter of Raúl Medina Caballero, the deputy director of air transport from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of Spain, Valencia has now been included from the end of October in the list of points of destination of the Russian designated airlines and S7 is granted the permission to open flights between Moscow and Valencia.

In its request S7, as well known as Sibir, motivated that the flight will allow Russian citizens to visit Spain for the purpose of tourism and leisure, and at the same time it will give an additional profit for the tourist business in Spain.

Together with Valencia the following cities are in this particular list: Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante, Malaga, Gerona, Reus, Tenerife, Vitoria and Palma de Mallorca. Other cities are subject to an agreement between the Aviation Authorities of both Spain and Russia.

http://www.russianaviation.org
 
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