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.
- 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 08:53Business News - Russian skies could become too expensive for US airlines if Washington targets AeroflotAmerican 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 07:06Business News
- Russia to retaliate if Washington bans Aeroflot flights to USIf 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 11:02Business News
- Russia’s Aeroflot grabs top honors including Europe's Leading Airline awardAeroflot 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 13:48Business News
- ‘Highest global recognition’: Aeroflot wins four awards at the airline OscarsRussia’s top carrier Aeroflot has been awarded four of six prizes on offer at the 2018 Freddies, the most high-profile awards for loyalty programs, which is focused on two key sectors of tourism – airlines and hotels.May 3, 2018 14:57Business News
- Flying high: Russia's Aeroflot makes eDreams’ top 10 full-service airlinesRussia’s leading airline Aeroflot has entered the list of the world’s most popular carriers, according to a survey conducted by airline booking platform, eDreams, based on 60,000 passenger reviews.Apr 2, 2018 15:00Business News
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