Aeroflot - Russian Airlines

Aeroflot is Russias de facto National carrier and largest Airline. Founded on March 17, 1923, Aeroflot is among the worlds oldest airlines and one of Russias most recognised brands. Aeroflot was the first Russian airline company to join the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in 1989. In 2013, Aeroflot carried 20.9 million passengers (18.4 percent up on 2012), 60.2 billion passenger-kilometres were flown (19.2 % increase), the load factor constituted 78.8%. The total of 31.4 million passengers flew with companies of Aeroflot Group in 2013 (+14.3%). Aeroflot under the Winter schedule of 2014, operates flights to 122 destinations in 53 countries (39 destinations in Russia). As part of its commitment to safety, Aeroflot operates the largest Centre of Flight Control (CFC) in Eastern Europe. The company also set up an up-to-date Emergency Operations Centre based on modern technologies. Aeroflots Hub Control Centre has been put into operation in Sheremetyevo with the pu...