Aeroflot
The Moscow, Russia-headquartered Aeroflot has a history that traces back nearly a century. Today, the operator flies a mix of Russian, Airbus, and Boeing aircraft to make up a fleet of over 190 planes. Connecting passengers across Russia and the globe to nearly 150 destinations, Aeroflot is a national entity with its mainline, Aurora, Pobeda, and Rossiya departments. The airline's operations are currently severely restricted by international sanctions. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
Aeroflot
- IATA/ICAO Code
- SU/AFL
- Airline Type
- Full Service Carrier
- Year Founded
- 1923
- Alliance
- SkyTeam
- CEO
- Sergei Alexandrovsky
- Country
- Russia
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