What are the most important changes Aeroflot plans for next year?
Valery Okulov: We intend to restructure our fleet over the next two years. This is a major undertaking that will involve replacing more than 20 aircraft. It’s a difficult task because a key part of the work involves reaching new agreements with leasing companies. This project will enable Aeroflot to save up to $100 million. We are carrying out a very large-scale program to modernize our entire fleet and bring it into line with EU navigation and noise standards. RJ: What’s the situation with flight safety at the moment, especially given recent incidents? VO: We are completely unsatisfied with the Russian legislation on aviation security. Improving this legislation must become a priority. As for actual flight safety, we carried out a market-research study and were supported by our passengers. As a result, Aeroflot has banned smoking on all its flights. We don’t have a problem with security of flights to southern destinations. We have a good security service, and we are satisfied with the
