Aeroflot CEO Outlines 2024 Achievements and 2025 Goals
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Aeroflot CEO Sergei Aleksandrovsky shared the airline’s 2024 milestones and 2025 objectives in an interview with Russia 24. Over the past year, Aeroflot expanded its international network with new routes, including Denpasar (Bali), and enhanced its flight program to Hainan from multiple Russian regions.
Network Expansion and Passenger Growth
On the domestic front, the airline introduced flights to Elista, Cheboksary, Ulan-Ude, and additional routes from Krasnoyarsk, while increasing transit flights to the Russian Far East. Looking ahead to 2025, Aeroflot plans to launch a new route to Nha Trang (Vietnam) in March, along with flights to Hainan from Kazan, Ufa, and St. Petersburg.
Through its Aeroflot Shuttle program, the airline boosted passenger traffic at Pulkovo Airport by 5.2%, reaching 11.2 million travelers. At its main hub, Sheremetyevo, Aeroflot transported 36.8 million passengers— a 19% increase from 2023— achieving record load factors of 90% in the Russian market.
Financial Performance and Employee Compensation
In response to market trends, Aeroflot adjusted its salary policies, increasing average wages for key employee categories by 32%. This salary improvement program will continue in 2025.
Financially, Aeroflot posted a net profit of 22 billion rubles ($220 million) under Russian Accounting Standards (RAS) in 2024. Additionally, for the first nine months of the year, the airline recorded 60 billion rubles ($600 million) in revenue under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Full-year results are expected to remain positive.
Operational Safety and Fleet Maintenance
Aeroflot’s operational safety index for 2024 reached 99.977%, with an incident rate of one every 5,730 flight hours— the best record since 2017. The airline assured that it has no issues maintaining its fleet, as it possesses all necessary spare parts and operates one of the largest hangar capacities in the industry.
Throughout 2024, Aeroflot reported 800 onboard incidents. In 28 cases, restraint devices were used, and in five instances, emergency landings were required. The airline is working with Russia’s Ministry of Transport to tighten aviation security regulations.
Investing in AI and IT Solutions
With limited local aviation IT solutions available, Aeroflot is investing in proprietary technology development. The airline is collaborating with AI firms to integrate new technologies into operational processes, fuel efficiency management, and commercial strategies.
2025 Outlook
Aeroflot’s primary goal for 2025 is to sustain passenger traffic and financial performance at levels comparable to 2024 while reinforcing its growth and market expansion.
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