Rossiya Airlines is part of the Aeroflot group. The carrier's base is St. Petersburg, so almost half of all flights are carried out precisely from Pulkovo. An additional airport is Moscow's Vnukovo airport. The aircraft of the Rossiya Airlines cause special pride, because since the company was founded, serious work has been carried out to update the air fleet.
Thanks to its impressive fleet, which includes more than sixty aircraft, the carrier operates in almost 150 directions to various cities of the planet and remote corners of Russia. In 2016, a program was introduced to increase the number of flights to Simferopol.
Russian Airlines fleet
The year of birth of the air carrier in the form in which it exists today is 2006. Over the ten-year period, a lot of useful things have been done to renew the aircraft fleet of the Rossiya Airlines and to “rejuvenate” the available ships. Today the average age of airliners at the disposal of the company is 13 years. At the same time, the management aims to achieve a decrease in this figure.
Popular destinations with Russia
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Russian Airlines fleet:
- Airbus 319-100... The carrier has 26 aircraft of this brand at its disposal. The cabin can accommodate 116 to 138 people. The average age is around 15 years. The youngest board is 8 years old, and the oldest is about 20 years old.
- Airbus 320-200... There are only five such airliners. The maximum number of passengers who 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 on average almost the same - about 15 years.
- Boeing 737-800 - a popular airliner with a reliable and comfortable cabin. The number of such vessels is 15. The number of seats (depending on the seating arrangement on board) may vary and is 168-190 seats. The age of these airliners ranges from 16-19 years.
- Boeing 747-400 - 9 units. This airliner has incredible spaciousness due to its elongated boron, second tier and compact seating arrangement. 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 the Russian airline includes only one such aircraft. Its capacity is 364 passengers, and its age is just over 18 years.
- Boeing 777-300 - 5 units. Another large liner that carries 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 the Rossiya airline. All aircraft have confirmed their reliability during operation, enjoy the confidence of passengers and carriers themselves. At the same time, the work on updating the aircraft fleet does not stop for a minute, which allows us to speak of a great future for the carrier.
Flights and aircraft types
On the Web, there are often questions from passengers regarding the type of aircraft in relation to certain flights. Passengers are interested in which plane of the Russian airline is assigned for 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 - flight from Moscow (Vnukovo) to Phuket. The question of which plane is flying in this direction can be answered in the same 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 the Rossiya airline, in the schedule section. Why is this information needed? Knowing which aircraft is flying in the required direction, it is easier to book a seat in the cabin, taking into account your own preferences.
The fleet of aircraft for 2016 - 2017 is 61 airliners, but according to the leaders, in the coming years it is planned to expand the fleet to 74 units.
Over the past two years, Russia has experienced two major air crashes with the participation of Russian airlines: 11/17/2013 the Boeing 737-500 disaster in Kazan (Tatarstan Airlines JSC), 10/31/2015 the A321-231 airbus disaster in Egypt (the airline). Both aircraft had a lifespan of over 18 years.
Most importantly, the fleet of Russian airlines is acquired on the secondary market, i.e. airliners are bought or leased, which were used by low-cost (low-cost) European air carriers like taxis or from third world countries that do not have sufficient funds for timely maintenance. What turns out, acquires a ship with which there was an incident in 2001 (damage to the tail section) and how it was repaired is unknown to us. What do charter flights mean - this liner is running out of wear. Was it time for the company to thoroughly carry out maintenance and repairs with a fleet of 5 aircraft? Of course not.
The air carrier has been discussed for several years about its decrepit fleet. As they say, bankrupt is better than a tragic story. Sooner or later something would have happened. We all follow only air crashes, and do you know how many incidents with Russian air carriers occur per month - forced emergency landings? Our portal always keeps track of this, therefore, in each article about airlines in the accidents section, you can always see all the statistics of accidents with this company. The main reasons are technical problems with the engine, landing gear.
The largest percentage of emergency landings is associated precisely with charter flights, as they work for wear and tear. But here's an interesting point, foreign companies abroad that make several flights a day (for example, low-cost airlines) operate new aircraft. When their term reaches 5 years, they are immediately sold on the secondary market.
Of course, abroad, not many airlines have planes under the age of 15 years; there are liners in their fleet with a period of over 25 years. But, these airliners are mainly used on domestic airlines and undergo timely due diligence.
Aircraft must be serviced by independent companies that must be controlled by the state.
It makes no sense to analyze the rating of Russian airlines, since apart from Aeroflot and in the world rating tables, no company is closer to 100. Transaero hit a hundred square meters only by a fluke, as there were no disasters. The rating does not take into account the terms of liners and incidents that did not lead to the death of people and the loss of aircraft. In my memory, I flew on Transaero on a charter flight from Antalya to Moscow, to be honest - this was my last flight with this carrier. The liner was falling apart inside - everything thundered and did not work. Either the back does not fall, or the trim is worn. So now, I'm trying to book everything separately. Yes, it is more expensive, but safer and more reliable. Self-booking allows you to choose an air carrier, but a package tour does not.
Currently, many flight booking partner systems provide flight specific information. Therefore, before buying a ticket, you can see which plane this flight will be operated on, what its age.
We publish you up-to-date information about the age of the fleet of Russian airlines
TABLE:Age of aircraft of Russian airlines as of November 2015
№ | Name | Aircraft age (average) years | amount |
1 | 4,5 | 161 |
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2 | 14,4 | 19 |
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3 | Aviastar | 14,6 | 3 |
4 | 11,5 | 10 |
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6 | Groznyi-Avia | 23 | 1 |
7 | 17,4 | 4 |
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8 | 16,6 | 7 |
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9 | IrAero | 14,9 | 2 |
10 | Komiaviatrans | 11,4 | 4 |
11 | 23,9 | 9 |
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13 | 10,8 | 19 |
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16 | 1 | 12 |
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17 | 6,6 | 4 |
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18 | 13 | 25 |
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19 | 15,2 | 6 |
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20 | 15,5 | 19 |
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21 | 13,5 | 9 |
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28 | 13,7 | 24 |
* You can find more detailed information about the specific fleet of the air carrier on our website in the Russian Airlines section.
** If you need information about a specific airliner of a certain carrier - write in the comments, we will definitely advise you on the current date.
I would like to note that the average age of the fleet does not provide accurate information. It is also necessary to pay attention to the number of liners in the air fleet of a particular airline.
Let's analyze, let's say UTair. The average fleet life is -11.8 years. Not bad ... There are 65 aircraft in the fleet. Let's see the oldest planes, how old they are:
- All Boeings 737-400, 737-500, 737-800NG terms from 17 to 22 years - all were purchased on the secondary market
- All Boeings 767-200, 767-300 terms from 14 to 18 years - all were purchased on the secondary market
Why is the airline's average service life so short? The airline's fleet has 15 ATR 72 aircraft, which have a 4-year period - they were purchased new.
Conclusions: Age of Russian airlines (with the exception of Aeroflot and Pobeda) is of high importance, especially for the Boeing and Airbus models, since the companies do not have sufficient funds to purchase new ones. Charter flights on orders from tour operators are carried out by carriers on Airbuses and Boeings, the terms of which exceed mainly 17 years.
Take care of yourself and fly good planes. So I choose from Russian carriers. Yes, it is more expensive, but safer. It is better to pay extra for the flight, but be calm about the fact that you are flying on a new plane.
The well-known Aeroflot brand has gained popularity due to the quality of service and the reliability of air travel in Russia and abroad. Every day, airliners take off from airfields, transporting thousands of people to different parts of the planet in a short time.
Many are interested in additional information about the flight fleet of this company, the technical parameters of the liners and their internal arrangement. Consider which aircraft Aeroflot has and how old they are.
Aeroflot is the flagship of Russian air transportation
Aeroflot - Russian Airlines (PJSC) is one of the largest Russian air carriers since March 17, 1923. The head office and management of the company are located in Moscow. The main port is Sheremetyevo Airport (Moscow). The company is engaged in passenger and cargo air transportation from Moscow to 51 countries of the world. Aeroflot aircraft operate commercial flights to 135 settlements (of which more than 50 are in the Russian Federation). Since 2006, Aeroflot has become the head of the Aeroflot group of companies, which includes Pobeda (a low-cost airline), Aurora and Russia.
Interesting fact... Many airliners of Russian airlines are registered in Bermuda and have side numbers starting with VP. All questions of interest are discussed in the forum on the website of the carrier company https://www.aeroflot.ru/ru-ru.
Aeroflot flight park
Aeroflot's aircraft fleet is among the youngest fleets in Russia and abroad. Of all the models, the majority belongs to the brands Sukhoi SuperJet and Airbus. This aircraft flies to any distance with high payload and fuel economy. Aeroflot has a fleet of 232 aircraft as of April 1, 2018.
Since 2008, the company has taken off 22 airbuses for long-distance flights, while the average age of the air carrier Aeroflot is only 4 years. Since 2013, Aeroflot has renewed its aircraft fleet, and in 2018, 16 new Boeings were put into operation, surpassing other aircraft in range and carrying capacity.
Aeroflot's fleet in 2018 consists of 38 Boeing 737s for medium-haul flights with several service classes and high maximum load. In 2015, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and Aeroflot, which is renewing its aircraft fleet, entered into an agreement to start using a new aircraft brand - Sukhoi SuperJet100. Today, Aeroflot's Sukhoi SuperJet100 aircraft are actively used and are represented by 42 model units.
All aircraft are distinguished by their tail numbers and names.
Interesting! When the company was founded, it was named Dobrolet, after 1932 the name was changed to the current one.
Until 1991, the carrier operated domestic-made aircraft, but at the beginning of the 21st century, the fleet of Aeroflot aircraft was replenished with liners from world manufacturers.
Boeings
These aircraft are classified as passenger aircraft with a wide fuselage. The liners have a capacity of 300 to 550 people. Flights are carried out over distances from 9 thousand km to 17.5 thousand km. All aircraft are named, the list is on the company's website https://www.aeroflot.ru/ru-ru... Free access is a mass of information, photos and videos with reviews of these beautiful liners, filming of their flights and internal structure.
Boeing 777-300ER
The company has 14 aircraft of this brand. The liner assumes long-distance flights. The dimensions are impressive: the body length is almost 74 meters, and the wingspan is up to 65 m. The gain is about 13 km at a speed of 900 km / h. With a maximum load of 317 tons, the aircraft can cover up to 11,000 km (for example, the length of the Vladivostok-Moscow flight is 6,500 km).
The Boeing 777-300ER passenger cabin offers three service categories for 402 passengers - economy, business and comfort. The business class sector has 30 seats, comfort - 48, and economy - 324 seats.
The newest models - VP-BPG - have been in the fleet for only 8 months, and the old VP-BGB liner - about 5 years.
Boeing 737-800
The fleet of aircraft and other equipment includes 38 Boeing B737-800 (Boeing 737-800) units, of which 17 operate domestic flights within the Russian Federation. These liners are designed for long and medium-haul flights. Compared to the Boeing-777, this modification is not so impressive, since the hull is only 40 meters, and the wingspan is only 35 meters.Without passengers and cargo, the plane weighs about 41 tons, with the maximum load it becomes 79 tons. Due to technical parameters, the aircraft cannot rise above 12.5 thousand meters, but it covers distances of 5.7 thousand km at maximum altitude.
The arrangement of seats in the passenger compartment assumes up to 20 seats in business class. The economy sector has 138 seats. The peculiarity of the layout is the absence in the middle part of 2 windows from each side, which is due to the specifics of the ventilation system. This Boeing model has 4 hatches for emergency evacuation of passengers.
The oldest aircraft of the B737-800 brand (model VP-BRF) has been operating for 4.6 years. The newest side of this modification is the VP-BFB model, which was put into operation on March 01, 2018.
Airbus
Aeroflot's fleet includes various models of Airbus airbuses, including two-deck ones. Liners are very ergonomic and comfortable for long-distance flights, therefore they are in great demand among the population. In total, Aeroflot has 124 airbuses, of which 32 are A321, 22 A330 and 70 A320 models. Each category has its own characteristics, discussed below.
Airbus A330-200 and A330-300
Airbus A330 is presented in two modifications, A330-200 and A330-300. The models are very similar to each other, but there are some differences. In particular, in the 200th model the hull is 58.8 m long, and in the 300th it is 63.7 m. There is no difference in the wingspan, the indicator is the same and is 60.2 m. The liners rise 12 km into the sky, but there are significant differences in the range of a possible flight. For the A330-200, the maximum is 11.2 thousand km, and for the 300th modification, only 9.5 thousand km.
The Airbus A330-200 is designed for 207 seats in the Economy and 34 in the business class. The Airbus A330-300 is more spacious, with 287 seats in the economy class, and from 28 to 36 in the business class at the discretion of the company.
The oldest A330-200 is 9.5 years old, and the newest is 8.5. In the near future, the company plans to renew the flight personnel of airbuses.
Airbus A321-200
The А321-200 model assumes medium-haul flights. The side of this liner is narrow-body, the hull is 54.5 m long, which makes it stand out among similar airbuses. The wingspan is 34 m, which is quite enough for such a large liner. At maximum load, the weight is 93.5 tons, but this does not affect the developed speed - the airbus easily gains 840 km / h.
The interior layout is standard and includes 2 service classes, traditional economy and business with increased comfort. The economy sector can accommodate 142 to 167 passengers, and the business sector - from 16 to 28 seats. The number of seats can be changed by the company for various reasons. The difference between this model and others in its group lies in the improved interior arrangement. A321 is equipped with wide luggage racks, a large cargo compartment and comfortable seats.
The company has 48 aircraft of this brand, the oldest is 9.5 years old.
Airbus A320
Airbus A321-200 is the original model for the A321. The length of the hull is 37 meters, the wingspan is 34 m. At a speed of 840 km / h, the liner can easily overcome 6.15 thousand km. Maximum load - up to 77 tons.
The passenger compartment is 11 meters long, while maintaining the traditional 2 categories - business and economy, differing in the level of comfort. The first 8-20 seats near the cockpit are distinguished by increased convenience, the remaining 120-150 seats are traditional for all aircraft.
Sukhoi Superjet-100
Aeroflot has 43 Sukhoi SuperJet-100 aircraft of the Russian brand "Sukhoi Civil Aircraft". The liner can withstand a total takeoff load of up to 50 tons, and the industrial load reaches 12.5 tons. The hull is 30 m long and has a wingspan of 28 m. This aircraft is designed for short-distance flights, up to 2,500 km at an altitude of no more than 12 km. The number of seats in the cabin is 75 in economy class and 12 in the business sector.
The newest Sukhoi SuperJet-100 is only 3 months old (2017), and the Sukhoi SuperJet-100 (RA-89014) served the longest - about 5 years.
Retired aircraft
The decommissioned liners are also kept on the territory of the company. The planes are distinguished by a large number of flight hours and kilometers, consume too much fuel and cause annoying complaints from passengers associated with the discomfort of being in the cabin during the flight.
Ilyushin Il-96
Ilyushin Il-96 is a presentable large airliner, the flagship of the domestic aircraft industry. The salon is equipped with 270 seats for economy class and 12 seats in the business sector. The last flight was in 2014, in the spring. They are currently owned by Cubana Airlines since 2014.
Boeing B767-300
The Boeing 767-300 has a two-class cockpit with 188 Economy seats and 30 extra-comfort seats. Decommissioning took place in 2014, after the Toronto-Moscow flight. The company no longer uses this model for flights.
Interesting! Several Aeroflot aircraft are in storage, retaining their side numbers. Four air units are not used on scheduled and charter flights for technical reasons. These are SuperJet-100, Boeing 767-300 and two Airbus A320 airbuses.
The average age of Aeroflot's aircraft makes it one of the youngest air carriers in the world, with a flight crew of 100 and more. Aeroflot's fleet is constantly being updated at the expense of Russian and foreign aircraft manufacturers. When flying on aircraft of this company, it is imperative to follow the rules of conduct on board and the carriage of baggage, which is important for the safety and reliability of flights.
Holivars in this regard have recently flashed with renewed vigor in connection with the message about the broken tire of the Boeing-737 Transaero plane in Israel. To once and for all make up our opinion on this issue, let's trust the logic and professionals.
Everyone who is somehow technically connected with aviation says: the technical condition of the aircraft affects flight safety, which is very indirectly related to its age. A quote from the official, which investigates air crashes in the CIS:
Over the past five years, the number of accidents in the world, including Russia, with aircraft with a passenger capacity of more than 50 seats is the same for aircraft under 5 years old and over 30 years old. According to available information, the average age of Boeing 737-500 aircraft operated in the United States is 20.4 years. In Europe - 20.3 years.
But maybe the statistics are spoiled by some small airlines that have picked up some trash, but large and serious carriers prefer new technology? It turns out not. The average age of Boeing 737s, one of the largest European airlines, Lufthansa, is over 24 years. The American flagship and the largest airline in the world, Delta Airlines, actively uses Boeing 747s over 23 years old and 20-year-old A-320s. The British from British Airways, despite the stiffness and captiousness glorified in the literature, do not even think to give up the Boeing 737, which on average is almost 23 years old. In general, it can be continued for a long time, but the picture as a whole is already clear.
Why does this happen? After all, new equipment should, no, it just MUST be more reliable and safer. I think this common belief grew out of the automotive experience of most of the people who hold that view. In the case of machines, it may be justified. But in aviation the situation is different. Let me explain. The fact is that, unlike the automotive industry, there have been no breakthroughs in aviation for many decades. In my opinion, since December 31, 1968, when the world's first supersonic passenger aircraft Tu-144 made its first flight. After that, we did not see anything fundamentally new - apart from the greater introduction of computers, the improvement of navigation equipment, and other related innovations. All this modern equipment can be installed on airplanes manufactured 20 years ago without difficulty, after which the old liners seem to be no longer fundamentally different from the new ones.
In order for the aircraft to be in good technical shape even after two decades of operation, a lot of strict rules have been developed for servicing it, which are IMMEDIATELY observed. In addition to periodic checks of various components and equipment, aircraft are checked before each takeoff. All systems of the liner are being tested, and if at least one of them raises any questions, the plane simply will not take off. No technician can take responsibility for the lives of hundreds of people. If a potentially dangerous malfunction is identified, it is easier for him to send the aircraft for a more thorough examination. And the age of the aircraft does not affect this. Violators of this rule very quickly end up in various black lists, for example, the European sky is closed for them. There are no such airlines in Russia. The list can be found.
And here are some more arguments based on Russian reality. Aeroflot has the youngest fleet not only in our country, but also in the world (among the major airlines). We look at the statistics and - voila - this year we see seven aviation incidents. Three of them are associated with engines, including those that have stalled in flight. Let's go over the rest of the five leaders, whose fleet is noticeably older. During the same period, Transaero recorded only two incidents. S7 has two, Rossiya has one, UTair has seven ... What about last year? Here's what.
Aeroflot - 11
Transaero - 8
Russia - 6
S7 - 5
UTair - 3
We conclude: the number of accidents is not related to the age of the aircraft, but much more, albeit not directly, with the frequency of flights (which is true not only for aviation, but also for all other spheres of life, those who do nothing are not mistaken). Where do the legs grow from the screams about the danger of old aircraft? Yes, all from the same place, out of a desire to fight competitors in not entirely honest ways. I have already written about how black PR works in aviation, I will not repeat myself. We read.
Before going on a long business trip or vacation, you can look at which plane you are flying. Specialized portals on the Internet will help you find out the age of the liner, its model, as well as the history of operation. AiF.ru has compiled a guide that will help you get acquainted with all the information you are interested in about the aircraft.
To obtain information on the age of the aircraft, its model and operating history, the following steps should be taken:
1. Find out your flight number. If it is not indicated on the ticket, you can view it on the website of the airline or the airport.
2. Find out the side number of the liner. To do this, on the website www.flightradar24.com, enter your flight number in the search box. After pressing the Enter key, a table will appear on the screen, in which in the "Aircraft" column the model of the liner will first be indicated (for example A333 or B738), followed by its tail number (it is presented in the letter format AA-AAA).
If the flight number begins with the digit 0, then you do not need to enter it, that is, instead of SU 0520, enter SU520 in the search field.3. Enter the tail number of your liner in the search box on the website www.planespotters.net. After pressing the Enter key, a table will appear in front of you; click on the numbers written under the "c / n" column.
After that, data will appear on which airlines used the aircraft (Airline), when the plane made its first flight (First Flight), how old the liner is (Age), as well as information that may relate to accidents, if any (Remarks). Also on the same page are photographs of the aircraft and its cabin.
Can a carrier replace one liner with another?
Yes maybe. For example, if the plane is not completely filled or defective, the carrier can replace it. Passengers must be notified of this by the airline staff.
Is it possible to follow the flight route of the aircraft in real time?
Yes, you can. How to follow the flight route of an aircraft on which a loved one is flying on the website,