Boeing and Aeroflot Russian Airlines orders eight Boeing 777 aircraft

Boeing and Aeroflot Russian Airlines announced an order for six Boeing 777-300ERs (Extended Range) and two Boeing 777-200ERs. The order was previously attributed to unidentified customers for Boeing orders and deliveries website.

"The Boeing 777 will strengthen our network strategy, in particular, international growth opportunities, we expect our joint venture with SkyTeam partners in servicing the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games 2018 and World Cup," said Vitaly Saveliev, Director General of the Aeroflot Russian Airlines. "We appreciate the combination of size, scope and effectiveness of 777 aircraft, as well as extensive customer convenience they offer. Seat aircraft will give us the possibility of increased flexibility in the slot constrained airports, and give us more opportunities to serve the new long-distance markets. "">> "Aeroflot" is one of the most innovative and fastest growing airlines in the world, "said Jim Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "777 has a payload, range, efficiency and passenger comfort in support of" Aeroflot "in achieving its ambitious objectives of growth, profitability and world-class service. We thank the "Aeroflot" for this important goal. "

Boeing 777 is the most successful twins in the world engine, long-distance aircraft, is notable for its fuel efficiency, a spacious interior cabin, range and reliability community. Due to wider seats, wider aisles, additional features more seats, Boeing 777 Signature Interior passenger preferred. 777 provides exceptional value to airlines that fly it, and is consistently ranked in the top part of the operator and investor surveys.

Russia is an important supplier for the Boeing 777 family. VSMPO, a subsidiary of the state corporation Russian Technologies, produces large forgings of titanium for the chassis, wings and pylons 777 airliner. Russian engineers in Moscow on Boeing Design Center and IT specialists from the Russian software companies are actively involved in the development of 777-300ER aircraft.

Aeroflot Russian Airlines

is a member of SkyTeam, a global alliance of airlines. To date, seven of the 12 SkyTeam members have ordered a total of 141 777. overall network of flights of "Aeroflot" consists of 898 sites in 169 countries. In 2010, 11.3 million passengers used the services of "Aeroflot" and about 13 million use the services offered by Aeroflot.