The discussion highlighted the need to develop and implement systemic solutions to strengthen the industry and to increase business responsibility.
MOSCOW – Aeroflot held the final session in 2015 of its Public Council. The meeting was chaired by legendary figure-skating coach Tatiana Tarasova. The agenda included issues related to recent events in Russia’s civil aviation industry and the consequences of Transaero’s withdrawal from the market. In line with a Government decision, Aeroflot Group carried most of the nearly two million passengers holding Transaero tickets for travel before December 15, and has also created jobs for almost half of Transaero’s staff – approximately 6,000 people. The discussion highlighted the need to develop and implement systemic solutions to strengthen the industry and to increase business responsibility.
The meeting also discussed increasing accessibility in civil aviation. The session reviewed a report on efforts to ensure comfortable and hassle-free travel for passengers with disabilities, both on the ground and in the air. Participants heard at first hand from a disabled passenger, who was invited as a special guest to share experience and make specific recommendations for improvements.
“Aeroflot is a socially responsible company, which is why it pays particular attention to the issues that are vital for the whole of society,” Tatiana Tarasova said.
At the end of the working session, the Public Council chairman wished Russia’s largest airline and the whole Russian aviation industry a prosperous and safe New Year and success in solving the challenges that the industry faces.
Aeroflot held first InstaMeet with Manchester United
Aeroflot has also held its first InstaMeet with Manchester United and European Instagrammers at the club’s home ground, Old Trafford. The InstaMeet was the sixth organised by Aeroflot.
The official carrier of the legendary club, Aeroflot gave popular European Instagrammers access to areas of the stadium normally off-limits to outsiders, and the chance to experience the real local atmosphere. The IGers also met club legends including former manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Seven Instagrammers from Turkey (@civilking, @audiosoup), Austria (@anasbarros), Germany (@thomas_k, @berlinstagram) and Russia (@katia_mi, @atmolex) were accompanied by two Aeroflot flight attendants during the day of shooting in Manchester. They had the opportunity to visit the heart of the city – Old Trafford, Manchester United’s “Theatre of Dreams” – to learn about the club’s history, have a sightseeing tour of the city and even play football at one of the club’s training grounds – The Cliff, which used to host the first team and was played on by the likes of David Beckham, Eric Cantona and Paul Scholes.
Aleksei Mavlonazorov (@atmolex) said after the event: “I had the most amazing time meeting Manchester United legends Sir Alex Ferguson, Gary Pallister and Albert Morgan at Old Trafford. I’d like to thank the club’s representatives for their incredible hospitality and also Aeroflot for the chance to visit Manchester and experience the unique footballing atmosphere!”
Aeroflot takes delivery of new SSJ-100
The company has taken delivery of a new Sukhoi Superjet 100 (registration number RA-89062) in full specification produced by JSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCA). The plane has been named in honour of Russian military pilot Peter Nesterov, an aerobatics pioneer and the first to perform the loop-the-loop maneuver subsequently known as “Nesterov’s loop”. The new SSJ-100 has been transferred to Aeroflot under a financial lease agreement from Sberbank Leasing. The SSJ-100 is a next-generation regional jet developed and produced by Sukhoiin collaboration with Alenia Aeronautica. The aircraft can accommodate 87 passengers in a spacious dual-class configuration (12 business and 75 economy seats), and has a range of 2,400 km. The SSJ-100 received certification from the Aviation Register of the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC AR) in January 2011.
Aeroflot Upgrades Services in Business Class
Finally, the company has implemented upgrades to a number of services for its Business Class passengers as part of its 2015-16 winter schedule. On flights lasting more than six hours, passengers will be given luxury Salvatore Ferragamo branded amenity kits. On flights lasting over eight hours, the WCs come with complementary products by Caudalie.
In addition, the digEplayer L7 individual digital players have been replaced by Premier in-flight entertainment devices deploying a Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4? tablet. This service is available to business class passengers travelling on A320 family aircraft to a number of destinations.
Aeroflot’s constant attention to comfort, service improvement and innovation have established it firmly among Europe’s leading premium airlines. In recent years, the premium offering of Russia’s flag carrier has been recognised by numerous authoritative service rankings.
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