Aeroflot news

Find news and stories from RT on PJSC Aeroflot – Russian Airlines, the largest airline in Russia and one of the world’s oldest. Get the news and articles on the establishment and development of Aeroflot. It was founded in 1923 and was once the Soviet national airline. Today 51 percent of the company is owned by the Russian government. Aeroflot’s headquarters is located in Moscow, Russia an its hub is at Sheremetyevo International Airport. Aeroflot joined the SkyTeam airline alliance in 2006. Read the news on RT.com about the key people in Aeroflot. The current CEO of Aeroflot is Vitaly Savelyev. Recently Aeroflot has been affected by US sanctions and its flights to America face possible suspension by Washington, as the US government seeks to punish the Kremlin for its alleged involvement in the poisoning of former double agent and Russian national Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Salisbury in March.

Calls for animal cruelty charges after two cats CRUSHED TO DEATH in horror baggage transfer at Moscow airport
An air traveller is demanding justice for his cats after two died of injuries when their carrier cases were damaged, while a third got frostbite at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport. The airline is blaming a baggage handling firm.
Jan 24, 2020 20:13
Russia & Former Soviet Union
‘Any doctors here?’ Crew calls for help as co-pilot falls ill MID-FLIGHT in Russia and DIES just after emergency landing
The crew of a Russian passenger plane desperately appealed for medical help after a pilot suffered from an acute health problem mid-flight. He died shortly after the jet made an emergency landing.
Nov 24, 2019 09:50
Russia & Former Soviet Union
Bye-bye Boeing: Russia’s biggest airline cancels 787 Dreamliner order
Russian flagship carrier Aeroflot has formally canceled an order for 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners valued at about $5.5 billion. This adds to the pressure on Boeing due to the grounding of 737 MAX jets after two recent crashes.
Oct 10, 2019 08:53
Business News
Russian skies could become too expensive for US airlines if Washington targets Aeroflot
American carriers would face huge financial losses if Russia increases tariffs for the use of its airspace in response to possible US sanctions targeting the country’s largest airline Aeroflot, an expert has told RT.
Aug 10, 2018 07:06
Business News
Russia to retaliate if Washington bans Aeroflot flights to US
If the United States bans Russian state airline Aeroflot, Moscow has enough power to respond accordingly, Maksim Suraev, a member of the State Duma Committee on Transport and Construction, has said.
Aug 9, 2018 11:02
Business News
Russia’s Aeroflot grabs top honors including Europe's Leading Airline award
Aeroflot Russian Airlines has won three top prizes at the 2018 World Travel Awards, retaining the title of Europe’s Leading Airline and Europe’s Leading Airline – Business Class.
Jul 2, 2018 13:48
Business News