Surely, many used the flights of the Rossiya airline. But what kind of airline "Russia"? How did it come about and who owns it? This is a subsidiary. She has been them since November 16, 2011. Its fleet is not very large, however, it represents a fairly large variety.
Being one of the largest, its passenger traffic is increasing from year to year. In 2015 alone, about 4.7 million people were transported. Hub in - airport "Pulkovo", and in Moscow - "Vnukovo". Simferopol airport is also an additional hub.
Initially, it was the Pulkovo company. It was reorganized into "Russia" October 9, 2006. Thereafter, after 5 years, she became part of Aeroflot.
Previously included and Special Flight Detachment "Russia". This is an airline that transports exclusively the first persons of Russia. But then she left it, becoming an independent enterprise.
Stewardesses of the Rossiya company.
Not so long ago, it also included "Orenburg Airlines" and "Donavia". The company's policy is to satisfy the needs of the average consumer first. Now the firm almost 74 aircraft.
While continuing to be part of Aeroflot, it operates all flights under the Aeroflot name. It is also included in the Aeroflot Bonus system. You can read about what it is in.
To date, the company operates flights to 25 Russian cities and to the same number of destinations around the world. He also cooperates with the Zenit football club, with which they have signed an agreement.
The fleet of the company "Russia"
As noted above, the company's fleet has almost 74 liners. Of those aircraft that Rossiya Airlines has now, almost all of them are age 9-12 years.
You can see photos of the aircraft of the Rossiya company below. Most of them were purchased from other airlines.
The main characteristics of the aircraft company "Russia".
Most a large number of aircraft from is Airbus A319-100. In total there are 26 models, 10 of which belonged to Donavia.
One of them painted in the corporate colors of the Zenit football team. In October 2014, a special competition was held for best design. It was won by Sergei Skrebnev. According to his sketches, in Holland, the plane was painted in new colors.
From Airbus, the company has 5 more Airbus A320-200s. All 5 aircraft belonged to the company from the very beginning.
Almost 30 other planes are Boeings. 15 Boeing 737-800 models, which previously belonged to Orenburg Airlines.
From the same company 1 Boeing 777-200. After the bankruptcy of Transaero, the fleet was replenished 9 Boeing 747-400s and 5 Boeing 777-300s. Some of them were registered in Ireland, and some - in Bermuda.
Until April 9, 2015, Rossiya still had 3 Boeing 767-300s, as well as AN-148, but following its anti-crisis program, the company abandoned them.
Boeing 777-300ER.
Also ordered - 5 Boeing 777-300ER, which used to belong to the airline "Emirates" and 20 more Sukhoi Superjet 100.
They were scheduled for transfer to Aeroflot, but then the decision was changed in favor of Rossiya.
Sukhoi SuperJet 100.
New design
Aircraft formerly owned by Orenburg Airlines and Donavia have yet to be repainted in new company colors, according to a completely new design. Some Airbuses and Boeings have already been made in this vein.
The fuselage is in bright red, then splitting into small geometric shapes towards the wings.
Behind them, by the way, real small wings are drawn. At the nose of the aircraft, the name of the company is indicated - “Russia”.
The venerable age of aircraft is one of the most common versions of air crashes. However, experts argue that there is simply no such thing as an "old aircraft", since civil aircraft are designed for 25-30 years of operation. At the same time, both the new and the "old" aircraft have completely identical flight performance and economic characteristics.
Throughout the entire service life, aircraft are constantly undergoing maintenance procedures, repairs and large-scale upgrades of operating systems.
After passing all the necessary procedures, even old aircraft approved for operation have absolutely functional systems. At the same time, they are practically no different from aircraft that have just come off the factory assembly line. For reference: the Russian airworthiness system is considered one of the most stringent and uncompromising technical control systems in the world.
The replacement of old aircraft is carried out by carriers in order to keep costs to a minimum. Modern aircraft use less fuel, require less maintenance and look more attractive. Liners aged 12 to 17 years are considered to be of the highest quality, since it is at this age that they acquire the best operating conditions.
Dangerous age of aircraft
According to world standards, the aircraft can be safely used for 30, 40 and even 50 years. However, most experts recommend to refrain from the further practice of purchasing used aircraft, because if they are not properly maintained and serviced, their equipment and systems can be in a deplorable state.
Each type of aircraft has a service life limit - they can be guaranteed to be 60,000 flight hours and 12,000 successful landings.
Thus, liners that have been flying for more than 30 years can be considered dangerous aircraft, but there is a very important feature here. An aircraft cannot be young or old - its unsuitability is determined solely by the exhausted resource. In this regard, you can fly even on an old liner, the resource of which is constantly updated by the air carrier.
Rossiya Airlines is part of the Aeroflot group. The base of the carrier is St. Petersburg, so almost half of all flights are made from Pulkovo. Moscow Vnukovo Airport is considered an additional airport. The planes of the Rossiya Airlines cause special pride, because since the company was founded, serious work has been carried out to upgrade the air fleet.
Thanks to an impressive fleet, which includes more than sixty aircraft, the carrier operates in almost 150 directions to various cities of the world and remote corners of Russia. In 2016, a program was introduced to increase the number of flights to Simferopol.
Russia Airline Fleet
The year of birth of the air carrier in the form in which it exists today is 2006. Over a ten-year period, a lot of useful work has been done to renew the aircraft fleet of Rossiya Airlines and “rejuvenate” the ships at its disposal. Today, the average age of airliners at the disposal of the enterprise is 13 years. At the same time, management sets the task of achieving a reduction in this figure.
Popular destinations of Rossiya Airlines
| Place | Direction | Find a ticket |
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Moscow → Adler | ||
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Moscow → Simferopol | ||
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Moscow → Saint Petersburg | ||
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Moscow → Paris | ||
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Moscow → Kaliningrad | ||
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Saint Petersburg → Adler | ||
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Moscow → Mineral water | ||
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Moscow → Barcelona | ||
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Moscow → Prague | ||
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Moscow → Denpasar Bali |
The fleet of aircraft of the airline Russia:
- Airbus 319-100. The carrier has 26 aircraft of this brand at its disposal. The capacity of the cabin is from 116 to 138 people. Average age around 15 years old. The youngest board is 8 years old, and the oldest one is about 20 years old.
- Airbus 320-200. There are only five such airliners. The maximum number of passengers that can fit on board is higher - 168 people. In terms of reliability and comfort, it is in no way inferior to the previous type. The age of these aircraft of the Russian airline is almost the same on average - about 15 years.
- Boeing 737-800- a popular airliner, distinguished by its reliability and cabin comfort. The number of such vessels is 15. The number of seats (depending on the layout of the seats on board) may vary and is 168-190 seats. The age of these air liners is in the range of 16-19 years.
- Boeing 747-400- 9 units. This airliner has an incredible capacity, which is caused by its elongated boron, the presence of a second tier and a compact arrangement of seats. The total number of passengers that can be carried on board is 447-522 people (depending on the layout).
- Boeing 777-200. The aircraft fleet of Rossiya Airlines includes only one such aircraft. Its capacity is 364 passengers, and its age is a little over 18 years.
- Boeing 777-300- 5 units. Another big liner, which transports up to 373 people at a time. The average age of these boards is 14 years.
Above, we examined which aircraft are at the disposal of Rossiya Airlines. All aircraft have confirmed their reliability during operation, enjoy the trust of passengers and carriers themselves. At the same time, work on updating the fleet does not stop for a minute, which allows us to talk about the great future of the carrier.
Flights and aircraft types
On the Web, there are often questions from passengers in relation to the type of aircraft in relation to certain flights. Passengers are interested in which aircraft of the Russian airline is assigned to flight FV5879, FV5859, FV5701 and others.
Consider, which aircraft of the Russian airline are assigned to flights:
- FV5879- Departure from Moscow (Vnukovo) to Higuey (Punta Cana). Boeing 747-400.
- FV5871- Departure from Moscow (Vnukovo) to Phuket. The question of which aircraft is flying in this direction can be answered in a similar way - the same type of Boeing (747-400).
- FV5701- flight from Moscow to Larnaca. Aircraft type B747-4.
- FV5859- flight from Vnukovo to Antalya. Which airliner is flying? - B747-4.
- FV5875- flight from the capital of the Russian Federation to Phuket. Here the situation with the aircraft is similar.
You can see which board is “tied” to the flight of interest on the official website of Rossiya Airlines, in the schedule section. Why is this information needed? Knowing which aircraft is flying in the desired direction, it is easier to book a seat in the cabin, taking into account your own preferences.
The aircraft fleet for 2016-2017 is 61 aircraft, but according to the leaders, it is planned to expand the fleet to 74 units in the coming years.
"Izhavia"
Average fleet age: 30 years
The Izhavia fleet has only domestically assembled aircraft: An-24, An-26, Tu-134, Yak-42. The oldest aircraft - An-24. One board is almost 34.5 years old, the other two are almost 37 years old. These planes fly from Izhevsk to Kazan, Yekaterinburg, New Urengoy. A relatively "fresh" model in the Izhavia park is the Yak-42. The youngest aircraft was produced in 1996.
PO Cosmos RSC Energia
Average fleet age: 29.8 years
In the park passenger aircraft only one model - Tu-134. The age of the liners is also uniform - not a single board is younger than 25 years old. However, age is not a hindrance to comfort: on the forums, passengers are surprised to note that the planes are in almost perfect condition.
Mirny Aviation Enterprise AK "Alrosa"
Average fleet age: 27.4 years
Another air carrier, in the fleet of which there are only Soviet or Russian-made aircraft. The set is standard for a regional airline: An-24, An-26, Tu-134 and Tu-154. The oldest are An-24s, which are used on flights from Mirny (Yakutia) to Lensk, Yakutsk and Polyarny. The youngest are Tu-154s flying from Mirny to Largest cities Russia and resorts. Three out of six Tu-154 aircraft were produced in the early 90s.
ATK "Yamal"
Average fleet age: 24 years
The first company on the list with foreign-made aircraft. There are five Boeing 737-500 liners aged from 12 to 19 in the Yamal fleet. The carrier uses them on flights from Salekhard to Tyumen, Moscow, Sochi, Anapa and Krasnodar. In addition, the airline has old Tu-134 (average age - 28 years) and An-26 (27 years).
"Saratov Airlines"
Average fleet age: 23.2 years
Saravia (such an abbreviated name is used by the airline) has aircraft of the same model in its fleet - the Yak-42. They fly from Saratov to Moscow, Surgut, Sochi, Hanover and Frankfurt. Aircraft age: from 15.5 to 28 years.
Sakhalin Airways
Average fleet age: 23.1 years
One of the most reliable air carriers in terms of following the schedule, most flights are carried out on foreign-made aircraft. Sakhalin Airways has seven aircraft from two manufacturers: Boeing and Bombardier. The oldest two Boeing aircraft 737-200 ages 26 and 27. The rest of the models are younger - from 10 to 13 years. In addition, An-24s fly on domestic routes: each aircraft is at least 30 years old.
Average fleet age: 22.7 years
UTair has one of the largest fleets passenger aircraft in Russia, but it is very diverse: a dozen models from six different manufacturers. There is also a significant variation in the age of aircraft: from 8 to 37 years. The oldest are Tu-134s, with an average age of over 30 years. The youngest are two Boeing 757-200s (8 and 11 years old).
"Nordavia"
Average fleet age: 22.3 years
While the parent company (Aeroflot) flies on Airbus aircraft, the Nordavia fleet mainly consists of Boeing-737-500 aircraft. The average age of these aircraft is 18.7 years. Also in the park there are An-24s used on domestic flights like Arkhangelsk - Kotlas. These aircraft are at least 35 years old.
Kuban Airlines
Average fleet age: 21.6 years
The air carrier has two aircraft models in its fleet: Boeing 737 and Yak-42. Foreigners are fresher: their average age is 15.5 years. And for "Yakovlev" there is a spread: from 17 to 30 years.
"Dagestan Airlines"
Average fleet age: 21.4 years
The carrier's fleet is equipped with two Tupolev models: Tu-134 and Tu-154, which fly from Makhachkala to Moscow, St. Petersburg and Istanbul. Tu-134 is 29-30 years old, Tu-154 is younger, from 11 to 23 years old.
"Kogalymavia"
Average fleet age: 21 years
The regional carrier has "standard" Tu-134 and Tu-154, as well as Airbus A320 and Bombardier CRJ200 in the park. The oldest - Tu-134 (29 and 26 years old). And the Airbuses, one might say, are completely new: they are only seven years old.
"Yakutia"
Average fleet age: 20.5 years
"Kavminvodyavia"
Average fleet age: 20.5 years
The carrier has only domestically produced models: Tu-154 and Tu-204, designed to replace Tu-154 on airlines. The age of old "carcasses" is in the range from 17 to 30 years. True, the Tu-204 cannot be called completely new: one liner is 11 years old, the second is almost 15 years old.
Numerous surveys of air passengers show that people like to fly on brand new airliners. We got interested in which Russian companies have the most modern aircraft and found out the following.
First of all, let's figure out how the novelty of the aircraft fleet is determined. One way is to compare the average age of fleets, but it's more interesting to look at the number of new aircraft each carrier has.
S7
A well-known Russian company has chosen the A320neo family and purchased 20 aircraft of this series from Airbus. The model left the assembly line only 3 years ago, so it is considered prestigious to become the owner of two dozen brand new Neos. In general, S7 likes to acquire modern aircraft: once it was the first in Russia to receive two copies of the then fresh Boeing 737 Max 8, but stopped releasing them into the air after two accidents of this type of aircraft that occurred in different countries.
Already at the stage of booking an S7 ticket, you can determine which airliner you will fly on: the information is visible on the website.
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"Ural Airlines"
This airline is also a happy owner of several A320neo and one A321neo, but they can be counted on the fingers.
"Urals" do not show the type of aircraft when buying tickets: a flight to newest model becomes a surprise before boarding. True, only Neo serves several routes, one of them is Moscow - Blagoveshchensk.
Other airlines
The average age of the Aeroflot fleet is only 5 years (this is considered a little), it has not yet purchased new types of airliners. This year, it is planned to deliver the long-haul Airbus A350, which will fly to foreign destinations.
Pobeda is the owner of one of the freshest fleets (average age is less than 3 years), it consists of modern, but already discontinued Boeing 737-800s. “Maxes” have already been ordered to replace this model, but so far their deliveries have been delayed.
"Azimuth" flies on aircraft Superjet series, and its fleet is quite young. The rest of the major domestic air carriers cannot boast of modern aircraft.
