Boeing and Aeroflot-Russian Airlines have announced the order on 8 Boeing 777-300ERs today at Le Bourget-2011, as reported by Boeing. AEX.ru
«Boeing 777 aircraft will seriously strengthen our long-haul capabilities, - said Vitaly Savelyev, CEO of Aeroflot. – These jets have a significant role in our route network’s development plans. This also refers to international destinations which Aeroflot is planning to service in cooperation with its partners from SkyTeam during the winter Olympics in Sochi 2014 and Football World Cup - 2018 ».
«Aeroflot expands the strategic capabilities of its long-haul fleet, - said Jim Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing Civil Aircraft. – Aeroflot’s order is another proof of 777’s leading positions at the global market. It is the flagship of the world’s leading airlines. We thank Aeroflot for this important order».
Boeing 777 is the most successful twin-engine long-haul aircraft in the world. It has perfect fuel efficiency, spacious cabin, really long range, high reliability and a high commonality with Boeing 767 and 787. The corporate interior design Boeing 777 Signature Interior outstands for wide chairs and passages, increased overhead space and capacity. It is very popular among passengers. The readers of Executive Travel Magazine select Boeing 777 as their favorite aircraft for the fourth consecutive year.
Russia is an important supplier for Boeing 777 family. VSMPO, the subsidiary of Russian Technologies State Corporation manufactures big titan details produced by forming for landing gear, wing and pylons of Boeing 777. Russian engineers working at Moscow design center of Boeing and IT specialist from Russian companies take part in development of Boeing 777-300ER.
Aeroflot is the Russia’s largest airline and its national carrier. The route network of Aeroflot includes 898 cities in 169 countries. Aeroflot has transported 11.3 million passengers in 2010. Aeroflot Group (includes all the subsidiaries) has transported over 14 million passengers in 2010. The airline’s fleet includes 107 aircrafts.
Aeroflot is a part of global aviation alliance SkyTeam. At present 9 out of 13 the alliance’s members have ordered Boeing 777.
