Which country does Aeroflot airlines belong to?

Russia’s
Aeroflot Group is Russia’s largest airline group and ranks among the top 20 globally by passenger numbers. In 2019 the Group had 41.3% market share in Russia and carried more than 60.7 million passengers, of whom 37.2 million flew with Aeroflot – Russian Airlines, the Group’s flagship premium carrier.

Who is Aeroflot owned by?

The Russian Federation
Investor Relations. The Russian Federation owns a 57.3% stake in Aeroflot (through the Federal Agency for State Property Management).

Do Russian pilots speak English?

English is the worldwide language of aviation so Russian pilots must speak English in order to do their job.

How many countries does Aeroflot fly to and from?

The airline flies to 146 destinations in 52 countries, excluding codeshared services . From its inception to the early 1990s, Aeroflot was the flag carrier and a state-owned enterprise of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR/Soviet Union), a predecessor of Russia.

Where does Aeroflot control the air market in Russia?

By the end of 2017, Aeroflot controlled roughly 40% of the air market in Russia. Aeroflot owns Rossiya Airlines – an airline based in Saint Petersburg, Pobeda – a low-cost carrier, and 51% of airline Aurora, based in the Russian Far East.

When did Aeroflot change its name to Russian Airlines?

However, by the end of the decade Aeroflot started an expansion in the domestic market. In 2000 the company name was changed to Aeroflot – Russian Airlines to reflect the change in the company strategy. The Aeroflot fleet shrank dramatically in the post-Soviet era, dropping from 5,400 planes in 1991 to 115 in 1996.

When did Aeroflot become a joint stock company?

In 1994, Aeroflot was registered as a joint-stock company and the government sold off 49% of its stake to Aeroflot employees. During the 1990s, Aeroflot was primarily focused on international flights from Moscow. However, by the end of the decade Aeroflot started an expansion in the domestic market.