Summing up the results of 2017, the Federal Air Transport Agency published brief statistics of work civil aviation RF. The whole picture for the participants rating of Russian airlines in 2018 looks good. The air transportation market continues to develop, and almost all reliable Russian airlines included in the list showed an average increase in the number of passengers and kilometers flown by 15%. At the same time, the weight of the top five airlines continues to grow. If in 2017 they occupied 67.4% of the total volume, then in 2018 it is already 85%.

Travel with a trusted tour operator: .

Read also:, Skytrax's Best Air Carriers of the Year.

Opens the ranking of the most major airlines Russian Nordwind Airlines, aka " North wind". Over the past year, the number of passengers amounted to 3.5 million people and compared to 2016 increased by 95%. Passenger turnover also showed growth, increasing by 44%.

One of the largest charter carriers in Russia, which carried more than 2.2 million passengers in 2017, was summoned to the carpet by the Federal Air Transport Agency in the summer of 2016 due to constant long delays in flights up to several tens of hours. The carrier promised to take action. In case of inability to establish regular flights to exact time the company is threatened with restrictions on transportation.

Azur Air was a subsidiary of UTair, but two years ago set off on an independent voyage. In 2017, the number of passengers of the company amounted to 3.6 million people, almost 2/3 more compared to 2016.

Globus is part of the S7 Group, being a subsidiary of the Siberian aviation giant, which took second place in the ranking of the best airlines. 2017 turned out to be favorable for the company - the number of passengers increased by 20.2%, amounting to 4.1 million people.

A subsidiary of Aeroflot, which took over from Dobrolet, which died as a result of the UES sanctions, is positioned as a budget company. Although the first tickets for flights of the new airline were sold only two years ago, it confidently entered the top 10 airlines in Russia.

The number of passengers in 2017 amounted to 4.3 million people, an increase of 5% compared to 2016. Despite his youth, the flights of "Victory" have already become overgrown with scandals. User dissatisfaction is caused by the policy of hiding the real price for the flight, demands to pay for the opportunity to sit with families, flight delays and cases when tickets for a flight are sold more than the number of seats.

In the fifth place in the rating of Russian airlines in 2018 are " Ural Airlines”, Which transported 7.5 million people in 2017, showing an increase of 25%. In the meantime, the company is demanding from the Federal Air Transport Agency to pay for the transportation of veterans of the Great Patriotic War to celebrate the anniversary of the Victory in 2015. The Federal Air Transport Agency rejected the application for payment, finding fault with the fact that it lacks the words "including VAT" and other points of the same degree of importance.

The owner of the world's largest operating helicopter fleet appears to have recovered from the crisis of late 2014. In 2017, the number of passengers carried by this company amounted to 6.8 million, an increase of 9.1% compared to 2016.

The second subsidiary of the giant Aeroflot, which made it into the top ten of the Russian airlines in 2018, carried more than 10.6 million people last year, demonstrating an impressive 41.5% passenger growth - the highest among the participating airlines. At the same time, the passenger turnover indicator increased by 55.3%.

In second place in the rating of the largest airlines in Russia is Siberia, aka S7 Airlines, which carries out flights to 83 destinations both in Russia and abroad. Most of the latter, however, are served by partner airlines. In total, 9.3 million passengers were transported in 2017.

The Russians continue to fly with Aeroflot planes. In 2017, the company transported more than 30.5 million people, more than 3 times ahead of the second-ranked Siberia by this indicator. It is not surprising, since Aeroflot is the largest and oldest Russian airline, which has been carrying passengers since 1923. Although the company was included in the black sanctions list of Ukraine, this does not prevent an increase in the number of traffic.

According to such criteria as the number of passengers and passenger turnover, the company recorded an increase of 12% over the past year. By the way, Aeroflot can also be called one of the safest airlines in Russia in 2018- not a single major plane crash occurred on its lines, counting, of course, subsidiaries and misfortunes caused by actions of third parties. In the airline safety rating published in 2017 by the audit company JACDEC, Aeroflot is in 37th place.

2017 World Airlines Safety Rating (JACDEC)

Story Russian aviation has been going on for more than a hundred years. During this time, many airlines have been created, both public and private. In Russia, there are both low-cost airlines, the so-called low-cost airlines, and carriers that perform regular and cargo transportation.

The pioneer in civil transportation is the Derulyuft air carrier, it was an air company for the transportation of passengers, cargo, mail. The company was established in 1921. The company made its first flight to Königsberg and later to Berlin. It is the very first official civil air carrier in Russia. Then many more new airlines appeared. The list was great. Later, the first large state-owned air carrier, Aeroflot, appeared in the USSR, which still operates many international flights today.

At the present time, it is already difficult to imagine a better, faster and more reliable way of transportation than aviation. It is not the cheapest, but the most popular way for travel, business travel and cargo transportation.

Today the register of airlines in the Russian Federation numbers more than 100 carriers. Some are over 50 years old. It is difficult to answer unequivocally which airline is better in Russia; every travel lover has his own. However, ratings among Russian carriers can help you to make the right choice.

Aeroflot is the leader in transportation.

Major Russian airlines

List of airlines by the number of passengers carried

In 2017, the number of passengers carried by Russian carriers exceeded 100 million people a year. This number is almost 20% higher than last year.

The rating of Russian airlines is topped by Aeroflot. If we take into account all subsidiary airlines, such as Pobeda, Rossiya, Aurora, then together they transported a little more than 50 million people. This is almost half of all passenger air traffic in the country.

Airlines of "Russia" the list of which is extensive, presented by the number of passengers carried according to the Federal Air Transport Agency.

• Aeroflot. Passed 33 million passengers per year.

The increase in passenger traffic was 13.3%.

The airline is based at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport. It was founded in 1923 and is one of the oldest not only in the Russian Federation, but also in the world. Has a 4-star award from the famous Skytrax company. Part of the SkyTeam alliance. It has at its disposal a fleet of 233 aircraft, of which most of- Airbuses А320 and А321.

• "Russia". 11.1 million people per year.

The increase in the number of passengers carried was over 37% compared to the previous year.

It is a subsidiary carrier of the Aeroflot group of companies. It started its activity in 1992. Based at St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport and Moscow Vnukovo. The fleet size is 64 vessels, the majority are Airbus A319. The average age of the fleet is 13 years. The cost of the air ticket is in the middle price segment.

• S7 Airlines. 9.9 million people were transported.

The number of passengers carried over 12 months increased by 4.6%.

A private Russian company-carrier, the first flight of the airline's plane was made in 1992. The base is located in Novosibirsk and operates flights from Tolmachevo airport. Has a total of 89 aircraft, the most common are Boeing 737 and Embraer E 170. The average age of the fleet is 10 years. Since 2010 it has been a member of the Oneworld alliance.

• Ural Airlines. 8 million people in 12 months.

The increase in passenger traffic was 24%.

Since 1993 it has been carrying out regular charter flights. The representative office is located in Yekaterinburg, the main hub is Koltsovo airport. Owns 45 aircraft, half of which are Airbus A320s. It is not a member of any of the alliances, but has a large number of agreements with various world airlines.

• UTair. 7.3 million people per year.

The company increased the number of transported people by 10%.

It is part of the UTair group and has a fleet of aircraft and helicopters for the transportation of passengers and cargo. Started in 1991. Office in Surgut, the main hub is at Vnukovo airport, Moscow. The fleet consists of 65 aircraft and 151 helicopters. It operates flights to 64 destinations. The core of the fleet is made up of Boeing 737 ships and Mi helicopters of various modifications.

• "Victory". 4.6 million people in a year.

The number of people transported increased by 7%.

Founded in 2014, the Russian airline is based at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport. It was created to replace Dobrolet, which came under sanctions due to flights to Simferopol. It owns 18 vessels flying to 25 destinations. The entire fleet is made up of Boeings 737, in modification 800. Not included in alliances.

Air carrier "Pobeda". Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

• "The globe". 4.3 million passengers in 12 months.

Passenger traffic increased by 18.5%.

The company belongs to the S7 group. Date of commencement of work - 2008 The headquarters is located in the city of Ob, the main hub is the Domodedovo airport. It has 19 Boeing 737 aircraft at its disposal. It operates flights to more than 20 destinations.

• Azur Air. Carried 3.7 million passengers during the last 12 months.

The growth in the number of clients was 59.9%.

The airline cooperates with the tour operator Anex and carries passengers for tourist purposes. For the first time, the carrier's plane took to the skies in 2014. Owns a fleet of 21 units. Most of them are Boeing 757 models. In 2015, the company split from UTair and now operates independently.

• Nord Wind Air. 3.5 million people

Growth passenger transportation is equal to 98%.

Most progressive in terms of transportation the greatest number airline people, an increase of nearly 100%, over the previous year. It was created in 2008. The aircraft fleet is 24 units. Based at Sheremetyevo airport. The average age of the fleet is 9 years.

• VIM-Avia. 2.1 million passengers were transported per year.

Increase in the number of clients by 3%.

The carrier started operating in 2003. Based at Domodedovo airport. It has 20 vessels at its disposal, most of which are Boeing 777.

Airbus A319 of the VIM-Avia company.

• Yamal. 1.7 million people

Increase in the number of passengers by 23%.

Founded in 1997, the airline is based in Salekhard. It has 32 vessels at its disposal, flying to 42 destinations. The fleet consists mainly of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 and Bombardier CRJ200. The average age of the aircraft is 11 years.

• Red wings... 1.6 million passengers

The inflow of traffic by 75%.

The airline was founded in 1999. Located at the Domodedovo airport. The aircraft fleet includes 14 vessels. The main ones are Airbus A319 and A320. Average fleet age - 11.5 years old. He also owns Russian-made Tu-204 aircraft.

• "Aurora". 1.5 million people

An increase in the number of people by 12%.

Part of the Aeroflot group. Established in 2013 Based in Vladivostok and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, operates flights mainly to Asian countries... The fleet includes 24 units of equipment, mainly Airbus A319. The average age of the aircraft is 12 years.

• Royal Flight. 1.5 million people

The influx of the number of people is 50%.

Located in Moscow, established in 1992. The company mainly performs charter flights in popular tourist cities... The fleet consists of 11 aircraft.

• Nordstar. Carried 1.4 million passengers.

Air traffic growth grew by 9%.

The subsidiary structure of the Norilsk Nickel Group was founded in 2008. Located in Moscow, it operates flights from Domodedovo airport. Owns 15 aircraft, most of which are Boeing 737s.

Best Russian airlines in terms of service quality

Aeroflot is at the top of the list in terms of a large number of indicators, including the quality of service, among Russian airlines. The company owns four stars out of five possible. Next on the list are S7 Airlines, Russia and UTair. There are no particular complaints about the quality of these carriers, it is at a good level.

The safest airlines in Russia 2018

Based on the research results, the airline safety rating was compiled.

The main indicators used to assess the number of accidents and disasters, the general condition of the aircraft fleet and compliance with European safety standards. The research was carried out among the world's largest carriers. According to the results, points were awarded, the closer to zero - the safer the flights with the chosen carrier. The list includes four Russian airlines.

• The highest place among those represented in the Russian Federation was taken by Ural Airlines. They received a rating of 0.24 points;
• S7 took the second position due to the high age of the aircraft fleet, basically the planes are already being selected for 20 years;
• Aeroflot scored 0.38 points and took third place among Russian carriers. Several disasters in the 90s spoiled the company's reputation a little;
• UTair took the fourth position in the list.

Rating of state air carriers in Russia

To the list of state aviation companies Russian Federation includes Aeroflot and its subsidiaries: Pobeda, Russia, Aurora. The group of companies ranks first in the overall rating in terms of the number of passengers carried. Aeroflot received a four-star award from Skytrax for quality of service, on board and airport services.

Aeroflot office in London on Piccadilly Street.

List of the best charter airlines

• Travelers say the best about a charter carrier called I-Fly. Although it has a fleet of only four aircraft, the quality of service and punctuality are highlighted;
• Royal Flight has also been voted by customers as a good travel choice. Particularly pleased with the wide geography of flights, there are almost 40 destinations around the world. Works closely with the tour operator Coral Travel;
• Azur Air working with the tour operator Anex. It has more than 20 aircraft and a wide geography of flights around the world.

The vast number of airlines in Russia allows you to travel to almost anywhere in the world for any purpose, from business trips to tourist flights to the most Famous places... There are offers on the market for any wallet. Low-cost carriers are gaining great popularity, allowing you to travel while having a low budget. The passenger traffic is growing every year, which gives an incentive to develop carriers both in terms of expanding the fleet and geography of flights, and improving the quality of service. Russian aviation companies are in high positions in safety lists and service quality ratings.

The issue of flight safety is one of the most pressing questions that all travelers, one way or another, ask themselves. Regardless of the distance, any tourist wants the hours and minutes spent in the sky to be as calm and comfortable as possible.

Often, the choice of the airline that operates the flight completely affects all these factors. Every year, international companies compile ratings of airlines, reflecting the entire work of the carrier and its main indicator for the passenger - safety.

The Vipgeo portal presents the most safe airlines Russia and the world, according to international ratings and authoritative publications.

Important: The list of airlines was compiled based on the rating of the European Aviation Safety Agency - EASA. There are several other similar agencies in the world, and their data may differ slightly.

Safe airlines in Russia

According to European agencies, in 2019 the airline was recognized as the safest carrier registered in Russia. She was assigned the highest rating of 0.24 points, based on the calculation - the closer to one, the more dangerous flights by this carrier.

The rating is compiled on the basis of checking the general condition of the liners, punctuality and compliance with documentary standards and international law. As for plane crashes, since 1993, the Urals have not had a single incident with human casualties.

"S7"

In second place in terms of safety is the largest air carrier beyond the Urals " S7", Formerly known as the" Siberia "company. The Siberians have an older aircraft fleet, most often 15-20-year-old Airbuses and Boeings operate in the company on regular flights. However, the technical condition of the aircraft has never raised any complaints from international commissions.

The company's largest plane crashes occurred in the early 2000s, with more than 300 deaths in total. Since then, the level of safety of transportation of "S7" meets all international standards, and precedents, except for two emergency landings, was not recorded.

About the largest and oldest airline Russia - "" - by far the most disputes. On the one hand, they have the most impressive budget and allow them to regularly update their aircraft fleet. On the other hand, a series of disasters in the 90s seriously damaged the reputation of the once transportation giant. Therefore, now - only the third place and 0.38 points.

But the main thing that should be said about Aeroflot is that the company is the only Russian carrier that consistently gets into international ratings. True, the same JACDEC agency in 2019 placed Aeroflot only in 36th place in the list of the safest airlines in the world.

The company registered in Khanty-Mansiysk today is one of the most demanded carriers in the country, with dozens of domestic and international destinations.

Interestingly, the basis of the company's fleet is made up of new mid-capacity aircraft of the ATR brand, which makes the carrier a kind of leader in short regional flights.

There have been plane crashes at UTair, but the last major incident happened in 2014 with an MI-8 cargo helicopter. Passenger aircraft fly without incident.

Safe airlines in the world

The rating of the safest air carriers in the world in 2019 was deservedly headed by the company "", registered in Hong Kong. She has been on the market since 1946, and over the past three decades, the only incident associated with her aircraft was a hard landing. passenger liner flying from Indonesia.

Today "Cathay Pacific Airways" serves dozens of countries, including all Southeast Asia, Europe, USA and Russia. Recently, the company has even launched a Russian-language website with the ability to book tickets.

Despite the incidents of 2017, carriers United Arab Emirates continue to rank second in the ranking of the safest airlines in the world. And the best of the best is the company "". They renew their fleet annually, and also regularly improve the quality of passenger service - from economy class to first class.

For Russian tourists Emirates is important at least because it cooperates with S7 organizing in Dubai and Abu Dhabi connecting flights to Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Maldives... In addition, in 10 Russian cities there is a possibility of a direct charter flight by aircraft of this company.

"EVAAir"

The third place in the ranking of the safest airlines is occupied by another Chinese carrier - “ EVAAir". It began work in 1989, and over the years of its existence did not allow a single plane crash with fatalities. The only precedents were related to a hard landing in the United States.

Unfortunately, Russian travelers can use the services of this airline only at Asian airports.

"QatarAirways"

And the fourth place, according to the safety ratings of the airlines of 2019, was firmly taken by Middle Eastern aircraft from the company "". The carrier is based in Doha and serves 160 destinations around the world. Since 1993, the company has had only two incidents, but both have done without fatalities.

The carrier has huge park ships from Boeing and Airbuses. What is attractive for Russian tourists is that Qatari planes regularly fly through Moscow, St. Petersburg and Voronezh.

Are low-cost airlines as dangerous as they say?

Recently, due to the increasing reports of low-cost airline crashes, many tourists have begun to abandon cheap carriers, sincerely believing that companies are intent on saving on safety for the sake of the number of tickets sold. But how true is this?

Tourists with great experience flights on low-cost airlines claim that rumors and speculation are nothing more than exaggerations. Yes, there are problems with low-cost airlines, but the key cause of disasters, as elsewhere, is the human factor. References to the supposedly old planes of our "Victory" and other cheap companies are falsifications. Doubting participants in the discussions are sent to the official sites of the carrier.

If we take the issue seriously, the main problem of low-cost airlines is the lack of proper comfort during the flight, but not the safety of passengers. If you are choosing a cheap flight, you need to know what you are saving on. If you are afraid, you have a direct road to the ticket offices of major airlines.

01/14/2016 at 10:48 PM · Pavlofox · 68 570

Rating of Russian airlines in terms of flight reliability and safety for 2018-2019

Air travel safety is one of the most important factors. The reliability of an air carrier is determined by the absence of accidents in recent years, passenger traffic, the presence of EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification and membership in the international organizations IOSA and ICAO.

The domestic air carrier Transaero was one of the top 20 world air leaders in terms of reliability and safety, and in the Russian rating it occupied the first position. But since October 2015, the company has ceased operations due to bankruptcy. For this reason, Transaero is not included in the TOP-10.

Russia on reliability and safety of flights compiled according to EASA data for 2018-2019.

10. Russia | 63 aircraft

"" (ROSSIYA Airlines) - the domestic air carrier opens the top ten the safest airlines our country at the end of last year. Rossiya is part of the Aeroflot group of companies. In 2018, Rossiya took the fifth position in the ranking of the largest Russian airlines. In 2013, at the Wings of Russia ceremony, she was awarded the Best Regional Passenger Carrier award. The size of the fleet includes 63 aircraft. The average age of the aircraft is 13 years.

9. North Wind | 30 aircraft

“” (Nordwind Airlines) - charter airline, created by the largest tour operator PegasTouristik. She is engaged in the implementation of flights to holiday countries. In 2019 it entered the top 10 largest Russian air carriers. In terms of safety and reliability, Nordwind Airlines did not enter the top hundred of the world rating, but was able to maintain its position in the top ten of the national rating. The air fleet consists of 30 aircraft. The average age of air transport is 10.9 years.

8. Orenburg Airlines | 19 aircraft

“” (ORENAIR Airlines) is a subsidiary of Aeroflot. At the end of 2018, the air carrier was awarded the "Charter Passenger Carrier" awards, "Airline of the Year - Passenger Choice Award" - 1st place, "Airline of the Year - Domestic Passenger Carrier" - 3rd place. The air fleet consists of 19 Boening 737-800 and Boening 777-200 aircraft. Average age of transport is 11 years.

7. Red Wings | 14 aircraft

“” (Red Wings Airlines) is a domestic air carrier that operates foreign-made aircraft. Air park includes modern aircraft Airbus A320 and A321. The average age of air transport is 11.3 years.

6. Yamal | 37 aircraft

Aviation Transport Company (YAMAL Airlines) is the main air carrier in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District and the Tyumen Region. YAMAL Airlines passed IATA (International Air Transport Association) certification in 2013, confirming its reliability and safety of flights. In 2018, the company won three awards: "Best Airline of the Year - Domestic Passenger Carrier", "Airline of the Year - Helicopter Operator" and "Best Passenger Carrier on Regional Routes". The air carrier did not enter the first hundred of the world safety rating, but took 6th place in Russian rating... The fleet includes 37 vessels with an average age of 11 years.

5. Globe | 23 aircraft

“” (Globus) is one of the youngest airlines, formed on the basis of the ships “Siberia” (S7 Airlines). The company places particular emphasis on flight safety and reliability. For this, the security system is regularly checked and constantly improved. Globus cooperates with many travel agencies. Traveling on tourist routes is the main activity of an air carrier. Globus's fleet consists of S7 Airlines aircraft and includes 23 Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737 MAX 8 vessels, which arrived in the fall of 2018 and continue to arrive in 2019. The average age of aircraft is 8.9 years.

4. UTair | 65 aircraft

“” (UTair) is one of the largest Russian airlines, which is one of the five largest in terms of passenger traffic. Although UTair was not included in the top 100 safest carriers in the world, it took the honorable fourth place in the national ranking. UTair was awarded in 2019 in the category “Best Passenger Carrier on Regional Routes”. Flight personnel regularly undergo advanced training. The fleet includes 65 aircraft and 145 helicopters. The average transport age is 11.5 years.

3. Siberia | 100 aircraft

2. Ural Airlines | 45 aircraft

(Ural Airlines) is one of the leading Russian airlines in terms of reliability and safety. In 2018, Ural Airlines received a triple award in the nominations for Best Domestic Airline of the Year, International Scheduled Airline of the Year, and Electronic Commerce Leader of the Year. In terms of passenger traffic, the company took 6th place among Russian air carriers. The average service life of the aircraft fleet is 12.5 years. Fleet size per this moment is 45 air units.

Ural Airlines has a training room designed to train flight personnel. Here, pilots are trained according to individual programs, improving their professional skills to improve safe flights. Gym owned by the air carrier is the only one in Russia. Only the best airlines in the world have such equipment, for example, Emirates, Lufthanza and others.

1. Aeroflot | 247 aircraft

(Aeroflot) - ranks first in safety and reliability among Russian air carriers. At the end of 2018, it took 35th position in terms of air travel safety in the world ranking of the independent German agency Jacdec. Aeroflot has also been repeatedly recognized as the best airline in Eastern Europe. The fleet includes 247 aircraft. It is one of the youngest air parks in Europe and the world. The average age of aircraft is 4.1 years. During the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, Aeroflot acted as the official air carrier.

What else to see:

In connection with the increasing reports of plane crashes, especially low-cost airlines, many are seriously concerned about the safety of flights. Air Transport is generally considered one of the safest modes of travel. To dispel fears and speculation, you can trust trusted carriers. The most reliable airlines in the world are included in the respective ratings.

The issue of safe flights is carefully studied not only by ordinary passengers, but also by large statistical agencies. The most authoritative ratings of airline reliability are held by the German company Jacdec and the European Aviation Safety Agency, which publish lists of safe carriers based on research data. When calculating the coefficients, parameters for the past thirty years are taken into account. Other major international aviation organizations are also involved in aviation safety audits.

The calculation is made taking into account various indices with different specific gravity. Thus, a recent accident will carry more weight than a catastrophe that happened many years ago. When calculating, the following parameters are taken into account:

1. The total number of passengers served.
2. The total number of victims of disasters.
3. The number of ships destroyed or lost.
4. Number of breakdowns and emergency landings, runway exits, etc.
5. Rating of the state-owner of the company: thoroughness and transparency of incident investigations.

The longer an airline has been operating without incident, the higher its ranking position. The safety index obtained as a result of calculations should be as small as possible, which will indicate the reliability of the company. Carriers with a high index are therefore less secure.

The safest airlines in the world

Cathay Pacific Airways is in the first place according to the results of various agencies for the second year in a row.

Over the years, the Hong Kong-based company has been at the forefront of the list of trusted carriers. In 30 years, the only incidents were a hard landing at an airport and two terrorist attacks on planes. The airline's safety index is 0.006.

Emirates ranks second with a safety index of 0.007. Over the years of activity, only two incidents have been associated with this company, in which passengers were not injured. The airlines cooperate with S7 and operate regular and charter flights from many cities in Russia.

Eva Air, located in Taiwan, is in third place. There were no serious incidents in its activities, with the exception of a runway out of bounds, a false report about a mined ship and an emergency landing due to the unwellness of one of the passengers. Eva Air has a safety index of 0.008. This airline does not operate within Russia.

Safe airlines in Russia

Not all internationally recognized airlines operate in Russia. This, however, does not mean that there are no carriers in our country, whose reliability should not be feared. A number of Russian enterprises have a safety index that does not exceed the permissible standards. Let's consider which airline is the most reliable in Russia.

In addition to the above parameters, the calculations take into account the punctuality of the carrier, the age and general technical condition of the ships and their compliance with international documentation and standards. We will list and consider the most reliable airlines in Russia.

According to EASA ratings, Ural Airlines became the leader of Russian air transportation in 2017. Her rating is 0.24 points. The company is characterized by high reliability: for a period of 14 years, it did not have a single incident where there were victims.

The second place is currently occupied by S7 Airlines, formerly referred to as "Siberia". Despite the fleet of aircraft, which can be up to 20 years old, their technical condition does not cause concern for international commissions. In the early 2000s, the company was going through difficult times, when about 300 passengers were killed in crashes. Today the flights of this carrier are distinguished by their reliability and quality.

Aeroflot occupies different positions depending on different data. In 2016, it was characterized by a safety index of 0.108 points and was included in the top 60 of the world's most reliable carriers, consolidating in 36th place. This is a high figure that exceeds the parameters of many large foreign companies.

According to 2017 data, it is in third place in Russia and receives 0.38 points. The assessment was largely influenced by the disasters that occurred back in the 1990s. Now the company is steadily renewing its fleet of aircraft and is characterized by reliability and high quality services.

Transaero was also previously included in the list of the top 60 companies in the world, ranking 17th with a rating of 0.024. As of today, the airlines have ceased operations.

Khanty-Mansiysk carrier Uteyr today is a large popular company, whose aircraft fleet consists of young technology. She specializes in short regional flights. The most recent major incident on the airline was the crash of a cargo helicopter.

Alternative safety ratings

In addition to the generally recognized scoring systems with a safety index, there are other classifications of companies that are provided by some agencies. Thus, British researchers study companies on the basis of their punctuality, where one of the lines was taken by the Russian S7 Airlines.

Skytrax has created a product called the Quality Rating. The service is based on monthly calculations of the performance indicators of companies and is constantly updated depending on the data received. The creators of the service emphasize that their calculations are not based on data on disasters, since such incidents may occur through no fault of the airlines.

The parameters of personnel compliance with safety standards and the availability of preparatory courses in case of an unforeseen situation fall under careful analysis. Agency experts visit companies in order to identify and compile a rating. In this case, the carriers are not assigned marks or indexes, but stars.

Five stars were awarded to seven companies, among which there are two companies included in the Jacdac and EASA ratings. These are Cathay Pacific Airways and Qatar Airways.

The list also includes Russian airlines. Thus, S7 Airlines and Aeroflot were awarded three stars in the rating, while Russia received two stars.

The likelihood and causes of disasters

The crash of the FlyDubai ship in Russia caused quite a stir. After the accident, a number of sources claimed that the crash was caused by neglect of flight safety measures. These data have not been confirmed, but there are no fewer questions for low-cost airlines.

It is worth noting that rumors about the incompetence of low-cost airline pilots and outdated technology are fundamentally wrong. The personnel and equipment of such companies meet all international requirements, and the difference between such flights from standard ones lies in the price and service.