Safety during air travel is one of the most important factors. Reliability of an air carrier is determined by the absence of disasters in recent years, passenger traffic, the availability of EASA certification (European Aviation Safety Agency) and membership in international organizations IOSA and ICAO.
The domestic air carrier Transaero was one of the 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 ceased operations due to bankruptcy. For this reason, Transaero is not in the TOP-10.
The rating of Russian airlines in terms of reliability and safety was compiled according to the EASA for 2018-2019.
10. Russia | 63 aircraft
“Russia”(ROSSIYA Airlines) - domestic airline opens ten safest airlines of our country according to the results of last year. “Russia” is part of the Aeroflot group of companies. In 2018, Russia ranked fifth in the ranking of the largest Russian airlines. In 2013, at the Wings of Russia ceremony, she was awarded the Best Passenger Carrier in Regional Destinations award. The fleet size includes 63 aircraft. The average age of aircraft is 13 years.
9. North wind | 30 aircraft
“North wind”(Nordwind Airlines) is a charter airline created by the largest tour operator PegasTouristik. She is engaged in flights to countries of rest. In 2019, it entered the 10 largest Russian air carriers. In terms of safety and reliability, Nordwind Airlines was not included in the top 100 world ratings, but was able to maintain its position in the top ten domestic ratings. The air fleet consists of 30 aircraft. The average age of air transport is 10.9 years.
8. Orenburg Airlines | 19 aircraft
“Orenburg Airlines”(ORENAIR Airlines) is a subsidiary of Aeroflot. At the end of 2018, the airline was awarded the “Charter Passenger Carrier”, “Airline of the Year - Passenger Sympathy” - 1st place, “Airline of the Year - Passenger Carrier on Domestic Airlines” - 3rd place. The air fleet consists of 19 Boening 737-800 and Boening 777-200 aircraft. The average age of transport is 11 years.
7. Red Wings | 14 aircraft
“Red wings”(Red Wings Airlines) - a domestic carrier in the operation of which are foreign-made aircraft. The fleet includes modern Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. The average age of air transport is 11.3 years.
6. Yamal | 37 aircraft
Aviation Transport Company Yamal (YAMAL Airlines) is the main air carrier in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District and the Tyumen Region. YAMAL Airlines in 2013 passed the certification of IATA (International Air Transport Association), confirming its reliability and safety of flights. In 2018, the company won three awards: “The Best Airline of the Year - Passenger Carrier on Domestic Airlines”, “The Airline of the Year - Helicopter Operator” and “The Best Passenger Carrier on Regional Routes”. The airline did not enter the first hundred of the world safety rating, but took 6th place in the Russian rating. The fleet includes 37 ships, the average age of which is 11 years.
5. Globe | 23 aircraft
“globe”(Globus) is one of the youngest airlines, formed on the basis of Siberia Airlines (S7 Airlines). The company places particular emphasis on flight safety and reliability. To do this, the security system is regularly tested and constantly improved. The globe collaborates with many travel agencies. Traveling on tourist routes is the main activity of the air carrier. The Globe fleet consists of S7 Airlines aircraft and includes 23 Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737 MAX 8 ships - which arrived in the fall of 2018 and also continue to arrive in 2019. The average age of aircraft is 8.9 years.
4. UTair | 65 aircraft
“UTair”(UTair) - 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 hundred of the safest carriers in the world, it took an honorable fourth place in the domestic rating. UTair was awarded in 2019 with the award in the nomination “Best Passenger Carrier on Regional Routes”. Flight personnel regularly undergo continuing education. The fleet includes 65 aircraft and 145 helicopters. The average age of transport is 11.5 years.
3. Siberia | 100 aircraft
Airline "Siberia" (S7 Airlines) is one of the three largest and safest airlines in Russia in 2018-2019. S7 Airlines has won contests many times. In 2015, the airline received the National Geographic Traveler Awards 2015, winning the “Best Russian Airline” nomination. Among the world's air carriers, Sibir took 94th place in the rating for safety and reliability. The air fleet includes Airbus and Boeing aircraft, the total number of which is 100 units. The average life of an air transport is 10 years.
2. Ural Airlines | 45 aircraft
Ural Airlines (Ural Airlines) is one of the leading Russian airlines for reliability and safety. In 2018, Ural Airlines was awarded a triple award in the nominations “The best airline of the year is the domestic passenger carrier”, “The best airline of the year on international regular airlines” and “The airline of the year is the leader in e-commerce”. In terms of passenger traffic, the company took 6th place among Russian air carriers. The average life of an aircraft fleet is 12.5 years. The fleet size at the moment is 45 air units.
Ural Airlines has a gym, which is designed to train the flight crew. Here pilots undergo training according to individual programs, improving professional skills to enhance safe flights. The gym owned by the airline is the only one in Russia. Such equipment in the world is available only to the best airlines, for example, Emirates, Lufthanza and others.
1. Aeroflot | 247 aircraft
Aeroflot (Aeroflot) - takes first place in safety and reliability among Russian air carriers. At the end of 2018, he took 35th position on the safety of air travel in the world rating of the independent German agency Jacdec. Aeroflot has also been repeatedly recognized as the best airline in Eastern Europe. The fleet includes 247 aircraft. This is one of the youngest air parks in Europe and the world. The average age of aircraft is 4.1 years. During the Winter Olympic Games in 2014, Aeroflot became the official airline.