Which airline has the best pilots? Honest rating: the best airlines in Russia named

Which transport passengers around the world. Every year, a list of the best airlines in the world is determined in different categories - “Best Business Class Service” or “Best Crew”. From more than 100 countries around the world, almost 19 million passengers were surveyed to identify the winners.

As for the largest airlines in the world, the world's largest consulting agencies compile such ratings based on the company's passenger traffic, financial performance and the number of aircraft in its fleets. To do this, they analyze airline financial and production reports.

UK consulting company Skytrax compiled this rating. The award was presented at the Farnborough Air Show on July 12. This is the rating for 2016.

In first place is Emirates. Despite the fact that the company does not have such a long history (it was founded only in 1985), but managed to gain popularity all over the world.

In the beginning, she only had two leased aircraft - one and one. Today she has already 253 aircraft that fly to all continents.

Flight attendants and stewards in front of an Emirates aircraft.

Second place Qatar Airways, which in 2015 was at the first place. National company of the state of Qatar with a central office in the capital of the country - Doha.

It is based in 1993 and quickly gained significant weight in world aviation. The company's fleet numbers 192 aircraft, including cargo ships.

Flight attendants from Qatar Airways.

In third place - Singapore Airlines. The company was founded in 1947 and was originally called Malayan Airways.

However, with Singapore's independence, it was renamed Singapore Airlines. The company's fleet is not as large as that of the first two - only 108 aircraft.

Singapore Airlines plane.

Cathay Pacific located on fourth place. This is a Hong Kong company that has quite an interesting history.

Founded in 1946 American and Australian, it operated flights only in Asia and then spread throughout the world. The word “Cathay” is a medieval name for China, and “Pacific” refers to the companies flying across the Pacific Ocean.

Cathay Pacific aircraft.

Fifth place deservedly taken by the Japanese company - ANA All Nippon Airways. Such a long and complex name is explained by the fact that it was formed by the merger of two airlines - Nippon Helicopter and ANA (Far Eastern Airlines).

Until 1986 all flights operated by the company were domestic only. After this, the company switched to international level and now operates flights to more than, than 22 countries.

ANA All Nippon Airways aircraft.

In sixth place another UAE company - Etihad Airways. This fastest growing airline in commercial aviation history.

Educated in 2003, it already counts almost 120 destinations with an air fleet in 117 aircraft. She won in as many as three categories regarding first class - best seats, food and service.

First class on an Etihad Airways plane.

Turkish Airlines took only seventh place. It is one of the oldest airlines in the world - founded in 1933. A the first flight to another country was carried out already in 1947, V .

During from 2012 to 2016 it is one of the top ten airlines. Total served almost 220 destinations in more than 108 countries.

Turkish Airlines planes.

Eva Air is in eighth place. This Taiwan airline. It operates both passenger and cargo flights.

She has only 72 aircraft in the fleet, but they ship to many countries in Asia, North America, Europe and Australia. This largest Taiwanese company, after China Airlines, of course.

Eva Air aircraft.

Qantas Airways took ninth place. This company is also called “Flying Kangaroo”, as it is the national carrier of Australia. This the oldest airline in the entire English-speaking world.

It was founded back in 1920, that is, back at the dawn of world aviation. The company now has 123 aircraft that fly in more than 85 destinations.

Qantas Airways aircraft.

In last place is located Lufthansa. This Europe's largest airline with subsidiaries Swiss Airlines and Austrian Airlines.

She started her activity in 1926 and stopped it during the Second World War and until 1951, for collaboration with the Nazis. Now the company has in its fleet almost 283 aircraft.

Lufthansa aircraft.

Rating of the world's largest airlines

Of course, not one, but several ratings have been compiled here, according to airline financial performance, passenger turnover, fleet size and cargo turnover.

Here, in all respects, the American company is the leader - American Airlines. It is also the largest airline in the United States. Founded in 1926, it has a long and successful history.

Of course, the September 11 terrorist attacks significantly damaged its reputation and almost brought it to bankruptcy. But then, like a phoenix from the ashes, it rose and is now once again the world's leading airline.

American Airlines aircraft interior.

Second and third places are also occupied by US companies - United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Both of them are also based back in the twenties of the last century. Their fleets reach up to 700 and 800 aircraft each.

Years of experience and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing market conditions allow them to remain among the leading airlines.

Delta Air Lines aircraft.

But in general, The top ten included such large airlines as Air France, KLM, Emirates, Lufthansa, Air China, etc.

Aeroflot aircraft.

As for Russian airlines, then Aeroflot took only 17th place in the ranking of companies by number of destinations. She carries out transportation in 122 points.

Ryanair aircraft cabin.

Ryanair is the leader among low-cost airlines. It ranks 13th among airlines by number of destinations, 6th by number of aircraft and 5th by passenger turnover.

World trends

If we take into account global trends, then, in general, Asian and Arab airlines are beginning to gain momentum and come out ahead of their European and American counterparts, winning, if not in quantity, then in quality.

International airlines never tire of improving their service, trying to win first positions. The “best of the best” impress passengers with many things: chairs with massagers, menus from chefs, the ability to check the weather from robots, and even babysitting services for children. Qatar Airways is renowned for its excellent business class and first class lounge. Among European air carriers, Lufthansa stands out. And the main thing is that each airline has its own “face” and its own philosophy. In this review we have collected the top 10.

10. Garuda Indonesia

Garuda Indonesia, which has been operating since 1947, opens the ranking of the best airlines in the world. Unusual name associated with the mythical bird of the god Vishnu - Garuda (symbol of Indonesia). The airline carries passengers to 12 countries. Customers note the high level of cleanliness and friendly service. The headquarters of the Indonesian airline is located at the capital's Soekarno-Hatta Airport. There are private waiting rooms where you can have a snack and connect to the Internet.

Lufthansa is the national carrier of Germany and one of the largest and best airlines in the world. It has been operating since 1926 and owns the world's second largest aircraft fleet, consisting of 700 aircraft. The airline’s network of routes is also quite wide - 410 points to which flights are carried out (Europe, Asia, Africa, America).

Customers can use one of three classes: first, business and economy. There are a number of promotions and additional services. For corporate clients – “Star Alliance Company Plus”, for private passengers – “Star Alliance”. The merits of Lufthansa were noted in 1997 by inviting it to the prestigious airline alliance StarAlliance.

Qantas Airways is one of the best airlines in Australia, nicknamed the “Flying Kangaroo”. It is one of the oldest in the world (founded in the 20s), second only to KLM and Avianca. Qantas Airways' activities began with air transportation. Today the company is based in Sydney and is the second largest airline in Australia (ahead of KLM). Average age aircraft - 10 years. The route goes to 140 cities. Qantas Airways is considered one of the safest airlines in the world. The aircraft are equipped with video and audio systems for customer entertainment. An interesting service for passengers is the opportunity to try a dish from the country they are traveling to.

EVA Air is a Taiwanese airline established in the 80s. Headquartered at Tai'an Taoyuan Airport and providing domestic and international flights. EVA Air's destinations include Asia, Europe, North Africa and Australia (about 70 destinations). It is the second largest airline in Taiwan.

EVA Air has implemented robotic customer service at Taoyuan and Songshan airports. Robot Robert, after scanning the ticket, can communicate with the client - provide information about the departure, weather, promotions and company bonuses. You can dance with a robot, do joint photos or play games. It is also interesting that on some planes, airline employees fly in liveries with images of cartoon characters. For example, Hello Kitty.

EVA Air aircraft offer 3 classes of service: economy, premium economy and business. It is worth noting flight safety - EVA Air aircraft were not involved in major aircraft accidents.

One of the most popular airlines in the world, Turkish Airlines, began operating in 1933 and is based in Istanbul. At first it was a national carrier, but today 49% of the shares belong to the state and 51% to private owners. There are two service options to choose from: economy and business. The geography of routes covers 220 foreign airports in Europe, America, Asia and Africa (80 countries in total). The company has the youngest fleet of aircraft - on average 3.5 years old. During the flight, passengers are offered snacks, Turkish meze and dessert. Turkish Airlines is focused on medium-haul flights.

5. Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways is in the middle of the world airline ranking. This is a national company of the UAE, operating since 2003. It was created by decree of the sheikh. The headquarters is located in Abu Dhabi. In just 5 years of existence, Etihad Airways has increased the number of passengers by 6 million. It is the fastest growing airline in the world, which was facilitated by the Skytrax award: in 2016, the air carrier was awarded for the quality of first class (including in-flight meals and seats).

The name Etihad Airways means "union", implying the relationship between passengers and the airline. The Arab understanding of luxury is reflected in comfort during travel: in first class there is a two-meter chair-bed and a chef, in economy there is a touch screen and three dishes to choose from. During long trips, you are provided with an amenity kit (socks, toothpaste and brush, earplugs, sleep mask). Passengers with children can order babysitting services.

4. Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong airline flying to 51 countries (200 routes) in Asia, Africa, New Zealand and Australia. Cathay Pacific is one of only six airlines to be highly rated by Skytrax (5 stars). The airline has been operating since 1946 - it was opened by former Air Force pilots, an American and an Australian. Cathay Pacific was initially based in Shanghai, then moved to Hong Kong. The air fleet includes more than 90 aircraft (average age - 10 years). Entertainment for passengers includes cinema, music, magazines, and an airline boutique. On long flights, passengers are offered a night kit.

Singapore Airlines opens the top three airlines in the world. It has been operating since 1947 and provides flight services to 35 countries (more than 60 cities). Changi Airport (Singapore) is the base airport. If a passenger transits through it, he will be offered a free two-hour tour. Singapore Airlines is guided by the philosophy that the passenger should receive the maximum comfortable stay aboard. Even economy class passengers will appreciate the high level of comfort during the flight: plenty of legroom, multimedia, monitors. You can use the Internet or watch a movie. The airline has more than a hundred aircraft in its fleet, but not a single aircraft has been in operation for more than five years.

Qatar Airways is ranked 2nd in the list of the best airlines in the world. It is the national airline of Qatar and is headquartered in Doha. Flights are carried out to five continents - more than 130 destinations (all international). The average age of aircraft is 5 years. In 2017, Qatar Airways launched the world's longest flight, from Qatar to New Zealand.

According to the rating of the British resource Skytrax, Qatar Airways is a 5-star airline. Passengers are seated on wide seats with a massage function. Each person has their own blanket, pillow and headphones. There is an entertainment center with the ability to watch movies, listen to music and use the Internet.

Qatar Airways customers note the variety of the menu: rice, stewed vegetables, salads, sandwiches. Transit passengers are offered to spend time not at the airport, but in a hotel - the airline helps to obtain a temporary visa and provides a transfer (the service may be paid or free).

Emirates Airline tops our top 10 ranking " best airlines peace." The company was opened in the 80s in Dubai to develop UAE tourism. The Emirates Airline fleet (250 aircraft) is one of the youngest in the world. The average age of transport is 5.6 years.

The airline positions itself as a global carrier, operating regular flights to all continents of the planet. From the Dubai base airport you can fly to 140 cities. Emirates Airline ranks first in the total number of international flights.

Emirates Airline also does not forget about the quality of service. Most aircraft are equipped entertainment centers: you can watch a movie, listen to music, play a game or follow interactive map flight. Passengers with children are also taken care of: babies can watch takeoff and landing through the eyes of a pilot thanks to the Airshow channel, and parents with babies are given an essential kit with hygiene products.

The best airlines in the world 2014 according to Skytrax

Their service is excellent in every sense. The world's best airlines offer customers both caviar on designer plates and air butler services. The ratings of airlines are compiled by Skytrax employees, for this they survey 18 million passengers. The rating is influenced by both comfort in the air and convenience during check-in and boarding. There is no undisputed leader; the winner changes every year. But, as a rule, changes occur within the list, and the “ten” remains practically unchanged. In 2014, it expanded the ranking of the best airlines in the world, displacing Qantas Airways.

The best airlines in the world start with - the Germans open the top ten. First-class passengers on board are given a red rose and treated to caviar. To offer guests the best wines, the sommelier travels in search of special bouquets. Many flights have national menu, for example, you can taste Chinese cuisine already on your flight to the Celestial Empire.

The airline rating also includes, which offers almost a two-room apartment in the sky: with a living room, bedroom and bathroom. The air butler brings breakfast in bed, and a personal chauffeur is waiting upon arrival. Economy class guests have internet access, noise-canceling headphones and a huge library of entertainment. The children are entertained by a nanny during the flight.

Eighth place. In addition to the first-class service offered by the best airlines in the world, the South Korean carrier is famous for caring for all categories of guests. Expectant mothers check in and receive their luggage without queuing. You can send your child alone on the flight; he will be provided with an accompanying person. And passengers over 70 years of age and mothers with two children have an assistant.

Also included in the airline rating. The national carrier of Indonesia delights passengers with exotic fruits and the aromas of flowers and herbs in the air. So that the guest can immediately sit comfortably on board, a pillow and a blanket are waiting for passengers on the seat. Well, the children get a toy or construction set.

"dipped" from fourth place to sixth. Passengers are confident that their planes are the cleanest in the world, and judging by the numbers, the most punctual. Even if delays do occur, minutes count. To make the flight more comfortable for tourists, the airliners support high pressure and humidity.

It’s hard to imagine the ranking of the best airlines in the world without the most large geography flights. Connecting flights are attractive: if the wait in Istanbul exceeds seven hours, they offer to go on a city tour. All passengers, regardless of class, are served menus and metal cutlery. And you can call other passengers using the multimedia system.

Last year's winner landed in fourth place. The lighting system in the liners is designed so that passengers do not feel the change in time zones. Each seat is equipped with equipment for sending SMS, e-mail and making calls. First Class passengers have lounge areas and showers made of wood and marble.

Three opens. The suites for privileged passengers feature a chair hand-stitched by Italian craftsmen. The bed is separate, so there is no need to disassemble it. All the best airlines in the world offer guests a huge library of entertainment. You can enjoy Singapore Airlines movies on the largest 23-inch LCD screen in the sky. If you take care of your meals in advance and place your order before departure, a special dish will be prepared. But in any case, they serve a menu of 60 dishes.

Arab hospitality once again provided second place. Passengers are seated in a wide chair with a built-in massager. If desired, the seat can be turned into a small office, a mini-cinema or a spacious bed. Everyone has an amenity kit with Prada products. Chinese porcelain serves caviar on a piece of baguette, foie gras, crab with rice and other unearthly delights. Qatar Airways is one of the few airlines to offer two meals per six-hour flight. Wines selected by world-class sommeliers can be ordered by all passengers, regardless of service class.

The rating of the best airlines in the world was topped, “soaring” to the podium from sixth place. First class passengers walk to their personal suites along soft burgundy carpet. The guest cabins are finished in a high-gloss material that is exclusively supplied for these cabins. The interior is thought out to the smallest detail: the bedding is in harmony with the interior, and the pajamas are made from organic cotton. At your disposal is a personal TV on which you can play files from your own gadget. At any time, the chef will prepare whatever your heart desires from the menu of Asian and international cuisines. Guests are offered a collection of Burgundy and Bordeaux wines.

In connection with the increasing reports of plane crashes, especially low-cost airlines, many have become seriously concerned about flight safety issues. Air transport is generally considered one of the most safe ways movement. To dispel fears and speculation, you can trust trusted carriers. The most reliable airlines in the world are included in the corresponding ratings.

The issue of safe flights is carefully studied not only by ordinary passengers, but also by major statistical agencies. The most authoritative airline reliability ratings are from German company Jacdec and the European Aviation Safety Agency, which publish lists of safe carriers based on research. When calculating the coefficients, parameters over the past thirty years are taken into account. Other major international aviation organizations also conduct safety audits.

The calculation is made taking into account various indices with different specific weights. Thus, a recent accident will have more weight than a disaster that happened many years ago. When calculating, the following parameters are taken into account:

1. Total number of passengers served.
2. The total number of victims of disasters.
3. Number of ships destroyed or lost.
4. Number of breakdowns and emergency landings, runway overruns, etc.
5. Rating of the state that owns the company: thoroughness and transparency of incident investigations.

The longer an airline operates without incident, the higher its position in the ranking. The safety index obtained as a result of calculations should be as small as possible, which will indicate the reliability of the company. Carriers with a high index are, accordingly, less safe.

The safest airlines in the world

Cathay Pacific Airways took first place according to the results of various agencies for the second year in a row.

Over the course of many years of its operation, the company from Hong Kong has occupied a leading position in the list of reliable carriers. In 30 years, the only incidents were a hard landing of a ship at the airport and two terrorist attacks on airplanes. The airline safety index is 0.006.

The second position is occupied by Emirates with a safety index of 0.007. Over the years of activity, only two incidents have been associated with this company in which no passengers were injured. The airlines cooperate with S7 and operate regular and charter flights from many Russian cities.

In third place is Eva Air, located in Taiwan. There were no serious incidents in her operation, with the exception of a runway overrun, a false report of a mine-laden vessel, and an emergency landing due to the poor health of one of the passengers. The Eva Air safety index is 0.008. This airline does not operate within Russia.

Safe airlines in Russia

Not all internationally recognized airlines operate in Russia. This, however, does not mean that there are no carriers in our country whose reliability you should not fear. A number of Russian enterprises have a safety index that does not exceed acceptable standards. Let's consider which airline in Russia is the most reliable.

In addition to the above parameters, the calculations take into account the carrier’s punctuality, age and general technical condition ships and their compliance with international documentation and standards. Let's list and consider the most reliable airlines in Russia.

According to EASA ratings, the leader of Russian air transportation in 2017 was Ural Airlines. Its rating is 0.24 points. The company is characterized by high reliability: over a period of 14 years, it has not had a single incident where there were casualties.

The second place today is occupied by S7 Airlines, formerly known as Siberia. Despite the fleet of aircraft, which can be up to 20 years old, their technical condition does not cause concern to international commissions. The company fell on hard times in the early 2000s, with crashes killing about 300 passengers. Today, the flights of this carrier are distinguished by their reliability and quality.

Aeroflot takes different positions depending on different data. In 2016, it was characterized by a safety index of 0.108 points and was among the top 60 reliable global carriers, taking 36th place. This is a high figure, exceeding the parameters of many large foreign companies.

According to 2017 data, in Russia it is in third place and receives 0.38 points. The assessment was largely influenced by disasters that occurred back in the 1990s. Now the company is steadily renewing its fleet of aircraft and is characterized by reliability and high quality of services.

Transaero was also previously included in the list of the top 60 companies in the world, ranking 17th with a rating of 0.024. As of today, the airlines have ceased operations.

Khanty-Mansiysk carrier Utair today is a large popular company whose fleet of aircraft consists of young equipment. It specializes in short regional flights. The latest major airline incident was the crash of a cargo helicopter.

Alternative safety ratings

In addition to the generally accepted safety index scoring systems, there are other classifications of companies that are provided by some agencies. Thus, British researchers study companies based on their punctuality, where one of the lines was taken by the Russian S7 Airlines.

Skytrax has created a product called Quality Rating. The service is based on monthly calculations of company performance indicators and is constantly updated depending on the data received. The creators of the service emphasize that their calculations are not based on data on disasters, since such incidents may not be the fault of the airlines.

Careful analysis here includes parameters of personnel compliance with safety standards and the availability of preparatory courses in case of an emergency. Agency experts visit companies to identify and compile a rating. In this case, carriers are not assigned marks or indices, but stars.

Seven companies were awarded five stars, including two companies included in the Jacdac and EASA ratings. These are Cathay Pacific Airways and Qatar Airways.

Russian airlines are also on the list. Thus, S7 Airlines and Aeroflot received three stars in the rating, and the Rossiya company received two stars.

Probability and causes of disasters

The disaster of the FlyDubai ship in Russia caused quite a stir. After the incident, a number of sources claimed that the crash was caused by neglect of flight safety measures. These data have not been confirmed, but the questions for low-cost airlines have not decreased.

It is worth noting that rumors about the incompetence of low-cost airline pilots and outdated equipment are completely false. Personnel and equipment similar companies meet all international requirements, and the difference between such flights and standard ones lies in price and service.

Air travel safety is one of the most important factors. The reliability of an air carrier is determined by the absence of accidents during last years, passenger turnover, EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification and membership in international organizations IOSA and ICAO.

Last year, the domestic air carrier Transaero entered the top 20 world airline leaders in terms of reliability and safety, and took first position in the Russian ranking. But in October 2015, the company ceased operations due to bankruptcy. For this reason, Transaero is not included in the TOP 10.

Russia's Flight Reliability and Safety Index 2015 is compiled according to EASA data.

25 aircraft

» (ROSSIYA Airlines) – the domestic air carrier opens its top ten safest airlines of our country based on the results of last year. Rossiya is part of the Aeroflot group of companies. In 2014, Rossiya took fifth position in the ranking of the largest Russian airlines. In 2013, at the Wings of Russia ceremony, she was awarded the “Best Passenger Carrier in Regional Destinations” award. The fleet size includes 25 aircraft. The average age of aircraft is 13 years.

20 aircraft

» (Nordwind Airlines) is a charter airline created by the largest tour operator PegasTouristik. It operates flights to holiday destinations. In 2013, it entered the top 10 largest Russian air carriers. In terms of safety and reliability, Nordwind Airlines was not included in the top 100 in the world ranking, but was able to maintain its position in the top ten in the domestic ranking. The air fleet consists of 20 aircraft. The average age of air transport is 14.1 years.

19 aircraft

"(ORENAIR Airlines) is a subsidiary of Aeroflot. At the end of 2013, the air carrier was awarded “Charter Passenger Carrier”, “Airline of the Year - Passenger Favorites” - 1st place, “Airline of the Year - Passenger Carrier on Domestic Airlines” - 3rd place. The air fleet consists of 19 Boening 737-800 and Boening 777-200 aircraft. The average age of transport is 10.8 years.

11 aircraft

"(Red Wings Airlines) is the only domestic air carrier that operates Russian-made aircraft. The air fleet includes modern 6 Tu-204 aircraft, developed at the A.N. Tupolev, and 5 aircraft called Sukhoi Superjet 100, developed at the aircraft plant named after Yu.A. Gagarin. Average age air transport 6.6 years.

26 aircraft

« Aviation transport company "Yamal"» (YAMAL Airlines) – the main air carrier in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug And Tyumen region. YAMAL Airlines passed IATA certification in 2013 ( International Association air transport), confirming its reliability and safety of flights. In 2014, the company won three awards: “Best Airline of the Year – Passenger Carrier on Domestic Airlines”, “Airline of the Year – Helicopter Operator” and “Best Passenger Carrier on Regional Routes”. The air carrier was not included in the top hundred of the world safety rankings, but took 6th place in Russian rating. The fleet includes 26 ships, the average age of which is 13.7 years.

13 aircraft

"(Globus) is one of the youngest airlines, formed on the basis of the Siberia ships (S7 Airlines). The company places special emphasis on flight safety and reliability. To achieve this, the security system undergoes regular testing and is constantly improved. Globus cooperates with many travel agencies. Flights on tourist routes– the main activity of the air carrier. The Globus fleet consists of S7 Airlines aircraft and includes 13 Boeing 737-800 vessels. The average age of aircraft is 8.9 years.

68 aircraft

"" (UTair) is one of the largest Russian airlines, which is one of the five largest in terms of passenger traffic. Although UTair was not included in the top 100 safest carriers in the world, it took an honorable fourth place in the domestic ranking. UTair was awarded in 2014 in the category “Best Passenger Carrier on Regional Routes.” Flight personnel regularly undergo advanced training. The aircraft fleet includes 68 aircraft and 145 helicopters. The average age of transport is 11.8 years.

58 aircraft

« Siberia Airlines"(S7 Airlines) is one of the three largest and safest airlines in Russia in 2015. S7 Airlines has won competitions many times. In 2015, the air carrier received the National Geographic Traveler Awards 2015, winning the “Best Russian Airline” category. Among the world's air carriers, Sibir took 94th place in the safety and reliability rating. Part air fleet includes Airbus and Boeing aircraft, the total number of which is 58 units. The average service life of air transport is 9 years.

35 aircraft

(Ural Airlines) is one of the leading Russian airlines in terms of reliability and safety. In 2014, Ural Airlines was awarded a triple award in the categories “Best Airline of the Year - Passenger Carrier on Domestic Airlines”, “Best Airline of the Year on International Regular Airlines” and “Airline of the Year - Leader in E-Commerce”. By volume passenger transportation the company took 6th place among Russian air carriers. Average service life air technology The aircraft fleet is 12.5 years old. Fleet size at this moment is 35 air units. Ural Airlines has a gym, which is designed for training flight crews. Here pilots undergo training individual programs, improving professional skills to enhance safe flights. Gym, owned by the air carrier, is the only one in Russia. Only the best airlines in the world have such equipment, for example, Emirates, Lufthanza and others.

167 aircraft

(Aeroflot) – ranks first in safety and reliability among Russian air carriers. At the end of 2015, it took 35th position in air safety in the world ranking of the independent German agency Jacdec. Aeroflot has also been repeatedly recognized as the best airline of Eastern Europe. The fleet includes 167 aircraft. This is one of the youngest air parks in Europe and the world. The average age of aircraft is 4.5 years. During the Winter Olympic Games in 2014 Aeroflot became the official air carrier.