ГодовойAnnual Report отчет 20192019 WELCOME ON BOARD About the Report
This Annual Report presents data on operations of Public Joint Stock Company Aeroflot – Russian Airlines (“PJSC Aeroflot”, “Aeroflot Contents airline”, or the “Company”) from 1 January 2019 through 31 December 2019. “Aeroflot Group” or the “Group” refers to PJSC Aeroflot and its controlled entities. Other ABOUT THE COMPANY CORPORATE GOVERNANCE subsidiaries 02 Aeroflot Group Today 169 Corporate Governance System The Annual Report is published every year in 04 Aeroflot Group Airlines 203 Risk Management the Russian and English languages. For easy 06 Key Highlights 214 Information for Shareholders navigation, the Annual Report is made available in 08 Investment Case and Investors electronic and interactive formats. The 2018 Annual ПАО JSC Aeromar 10 Passenger and Industry Recognition Report was published in May 2019. «Аэрофлот» 51% 12 Delivering on Our Strategy APPENDIXES 16 Pobeda: 5 years in the sky Other annual reports of the Company are available 223 IFRS Consolidated Financial Statements on its official website in the Shareholders STRATEGIC REPORT 293 Commercial and non-commercial and Investors section at ir.aeroflot.com/ entities in which PJSC Aeroflot holds shareholders-and-investors. 20 Message from the Chairman an interest of the Board of Directors 295 Major Transactions and Related-Party This Report discloses the Group’s financial 22 Message from the Chief Executive Transactions JSCПАО Sherotel Officer and operating results, the progress in strategy Aeroflot Group’s corporate structure 296 Report on Compliance with the «Аэрофлот» 24 Airline Industry Overview execution during reporting period and describes 100% Principles and Recommendations 30 Strategic Development of the Corporate Governance Code the Group’s corporate governance system. Airlines 42 Business model Approved by the Bank of Russia This Report has a particular focus on the Group’s 44 Long-Term Development Programme 313 Information About the Programme corporate social responsibility. and the KPI system for Disposal of Non-Core Assets 50 Operational Review 314 Energy consumption
This Report has been prepared based on 50 Operating Results 316 Operating Data JSC PJSC Aeroflot’s management reports and in line Aeroflot 62 Fleet 320 GRI Content Index with PJSC Aeroflot’s consolidated IFRS financial RossiyaПАО Airlines ПАО 322 Glossary «Аэрофлот» «Аэрофлот»Aviation School 72 Network, Traffic Rights and Alliances statements for 2019. The sustainable development 75% – 88 Sales 324 Disclaimer on Forward-Looking 100% Statements section of the Report was prepared based on the 1 share 94 Customer Service Development 325 Contact Information GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards (GRI). 102 Information Technology and Innovation 113 Aircraft Maintenance and Repair PJSC Aeroflot’s consolidated IFRS financial 118 Flight Safety and Aviation Security statements for 2019 were audited by 122 Financial Review
PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit. 134 Sustainable Development LLC ПАО PJSC ПАОLLC 135 Approach to Sustainable Development Pobeda Airlines ПАО Aeroflot-Finance In this Annual Report, unless otherwise stated, «Аэрофлот» «Аэрофлот» 138 Personnel «Аэрофлот»Aeroflot 99.99% performance figures pertain to PJSC Aeroflot and 100% 152 Social Initiatives its subsidiaries. Minor discrepancies in numbers 158 Ecology and Environmental Protection in the charts and tables subtotals of this Annual 165 Procurement Report are due to rounding. The scope and wordings of performance metrics in this Report do not have any material difference from previous reports. ПАОJSC ПАО Aurora Airlines «Аэрофлот» «Аэрофлот»LLC A-Technics 51% 100% PJSC Aeroflot’s Annual Report was pre-approved by the Board of Directors (Minutes No. 19 dated 2 July 2020). 04 03 02 01 PJSC Aeroflot ABOUT THE COMPANY Annual Report 2019 02 02 Today Aero internationally. internationally. and domestically opportunities growth on capitalise to market the The well-recognised airline brand. and astrong building to key is forservices its which passengers, delivering of record track a 96-year the oldest airlines globally with of one is Aeroflot regions. its and improving accessibility to Russia travelling options. Our priority is of range awide with passengers to budget air travel, providing market segments, from premium Aeroflot globally. airline groups in Europe and leading the of one and carrier airline holding, Russia’s largest Aeroflot
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Annual Report 2019 Passenger and Industry Unmatched service level Awards to subsidiary airlines Annual Report 2019 Recognition → Aeroflot reaffirmed its premium status in China after winning Rossiya airline the Best China–Europe Transit Airline category at the → In 2019, Rossiya broke into the Top 50 most valuable Russian brands prestigious Stars Awards again. 01 ranking by Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent brand valuation 01 → Aeroflot once again made it into Top 10 full service airlines consultancy, for the first time. in the world according to a reputable global booking portal → Rossiya was named the leader in carrying transfer passengers of Aeroflot airline eDreams, based on passenger reviews. Saint Petersburg airport and won a LED Together award in the Biggest → Aeroflot Bonus programme was once again voted the winner Contributor to Transfer Traffic category. in two categories at the 2019 Freddie Awards: Best Customer → Rossiya won Sheremetyevo airport’s Perfect Timing Award in the Russia’s Service and Best Elite Program. Largest Air Passenger Traffic Generator in 2019 special category.
→ Aeroflot was recognised as the best airline in Russia at → Rossiya’s children’s goody bags won the Highly Recommended Award Five Star Global Airline World’s Leading Airline Brand GQ Travel Awards 2019. from the British TravelPlus magazine. → Aeroflot won the 2019 Skyway Service Award in two ABOUT THE COMPANY THE ABOUT in APEX’s ratings and World’s Leading Airline – → Skyway Service Award: “Best Economy Class, Domestic Scheduled COMPANY THE ABOUT Business Class at the World categories: Business Class (scheduled international and Flights”, “Best Airline for Tourist Destinations”, special nomination for domestic flights) and Economy Class (scheduled international 02 aviation support for the Year of Theatre in Russia national project. 02 Travel Awards 2019 flights). The Company was also voted the winner in the Best → The participants in the NETWORK Eurasian Route Development Forum 03 Online Services for Customers, Best Service for Passengers 03 voted Rossiya the best airline and the winner in the Best Progress in Europe’s Leading Airline Brand, with Children and Passengers with Special Needs, and Best Service category. 04 04 Europe’s Leading Airline – Duty Free on Board. → Rossiya was honoured with the Amur Tiger Centre’s award for its APEX Passenger Business Class, Europe’s Leading → Aeroflot Group was named Airline of the Year at the 2019 contribution to the preservation of wild cats. Choice Award Airline to Asia Wings of Russia National Airline Award in the International for Best Seat Comfort Passenger Carrier and Domestic Passenger Carrier, Group 1, → Rossiya received special recognition for the promotion of regional traffic at in Europe categories. the Eurasian Regional Air Traffic Award. → The airline topped Saint Petersburg Brand Rating in the Transport category. → Letter of Acknowledgement from the President of the Russian Federation to recognise Aeroflot’s contribution to air transport development and highly professional performance. → Letter of Acknowledgement from the Government of Saint Petersburg to Business Traveller Award’s Technology and innovation recognise Aeroflot’s contribution to the regional tourism development and 4-Star rating Best Airline in Eastern commitment to high quality standards. by Skytrax Europe Pobeda airline → Aeroflot was placed fourth in Bain & Company’s ranking of → The fastest-growing low-cost carrier in Europe according to CAPA – Centre digitalisation of airlines. for Aviation, one of the world’s most trusted sources of market intelligence → Aeroflot won the GlobalCIO’s Project of the Year IT award in for the aviation and travel industry. two categories: Best Industry Solution – Transportation, and → Pobeda won Vnukovo airport’s Airline Punctuality Rating in two categories: Best Airline in Eastern Europe Top 10 brands delivering the Analytical Solutions and Big Data – Best Project in Cargo the Most Punctual Airline with Passenger Traffic of Over One Million at the Skytrax World Airline Awards best customer experience Logistics. Passengers and the Fastest Growing Russian Airline. according to KPMG (the only → Aeroflot received the E-Commerce Project of the Year award Aurora airline Russian company among at the CNews AWARDS 2019 for upgrading its website and
the global leaders) mobile app. → The company won Skyway Service Award in the Best Regional Carrier → Aeroflot’s Tax Monitoring Data Mart project won the annual category. Innovation Time 2019 award in the IT and Digital Technology → Aurora won the Domestic Passenger Carrier, tier two, category at the category. 2019 Wings of Russia National Airline Awards and a diploma in the 2018 Best Regional and Local Carrier category.
Flyer Award’s Favourite Top 25 New Examples
International Airline of Best Practices in Customer → Aurora was named the leader in the Best Practices category according to in China the 2019 Service in Russian Sky research. The company was honoured for Experience according the best in-flight experience. to Forbes → The Trademark of the Year award in the Regional Brand – Logistics category. PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 12 13
Annual Report 2019 Delivering Annual Report 2019 on Our Strategy
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Aeroflot celebrated 30 years of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) membership as well as the 60th anniversary of
ABOUT THE COMPANY THE ABOUT membership with SITA, COMPANY THE ABOUT The rating agency Fitch the world’s leading Aeroflot launched a cargo 02 upgraded PJSC Aeroflot’s provider of air transport Aeroflot offered special agent’s personal account 02 credit rating to “BB” with communication and discounted fares under to streamline its cargo 03 a Stable outlook. information technology. a new global promotion. operations. 03
04 04 PJSC Aeroflot’s corporate Russia’s Anti-Monopoly Aeroflot signed a code- PJSC Aeroflot governance rating was Service and Aeroflot sharing agreements and Sukhoi Civil Aircraft confirmed at 7++. developed joiny approach with AeroMexico, began implementing Aeroflot, Krasnoyarsk to economy class pricing. Vietnam Airlines and the agreement for the Rossiya airline was Aeroflot, Federal Air Region authorities and Brussels Airlines. delivery of 100 SSJ100 appointed the official Transport Agency and Krasnoyarsk International aircraft. Tax Monitoring Data carrier of the I Winter UAC held the Best in the Airport signed Mart digital project was Children of Asia Sky contest for future an agreement to establish presented to the Russian International Sports pilots of the Russian an Aeroflot Group hub Prime Minister. Games. aicraft. in Krasnoyarsk.
Aeroflot Group Aeroflot launched flights Aeroflot was appointed Aeroflot joined the Digital introduced baggage-free to Marseille (France) the official carrier of the Transportation and fares for a number of and Palma de Mallorca FIBA Basketball World Logistics Association. medium-haul flights (Spain). Cup 2019. operated by Aeroflot and Rossiya airlines.
Events after the reporting period
Pobeda airline
established its own aviation training Aeroflot Group started centre to provide to temporarily optimise Aeroflot commenced to Aeroflot Group launched professional training to capacity and ground Aeroflot was granted move some international Aeroflot and Japan a new fare family – flight attendants and aircraft fleet in response IATA’s Level 4 NDC flights to new Terminal C Airlines signed a code- Base – for Business and scheduled training to to the global COVID-19 certification. of Sheremetyevo airport. sharing agreement. Economy classes. pilots. pandemic. PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 14 15
Annual Report 2019 Key events Annual Report 2019 of the year AeroMar
01 Aeromar celebrates its 01 30th birthday
Today Aeromar is the largest in-flight catering, aircraft cleaning, outfitting and in-flight shopping company in Russia also focused NDC 30 years of the on retailing SKYSHOP products in airports. Aeromar has branches in Saint Petersburg,
ABOUT THE COMPANY THE ABOUT certification IATA membership Sochi, Rostov-on-Don and Simferopol, as well as COMPANY THE ABOUT subsidiaries in Vladivostok, Krasnodar and Ufa. 02 02 Aeromar is focused on providing personalised 03 03 customer service and continuously enhances its In 2019, Aeroflot completed preparations for Level 4 New Distribution Aeroflot celebrated 30 years since becoming technology and business processes, as well as 04 04 Capability (NDC) certification by the International Air Transport Association a member of the IATA. For three decades, conducts product quality audits across its partner (IATA) (granted in January 2020). PJSC Aeroflot has acted as the association’s manufacturers and suppliers. The company has champion in Russia. IATA’s initiatives, including repeatedly engaged world-class chefs to design The NDC Level 4 certificate helps significantly improve customer service E-tickets, IATA BSP (Billing and Settlement Plan) its menus. as offers and orders are fully agent-managed, and additional service and CASS (Cargo Account Settlement System), functionality is provided. The new functionality enables accelerated air ticket which help boost agents’ sales performance, were refunds and exchanges, tracking booking changes, and quickly switching introduced in Russia largely through Aeroflot’s agent network to own sales channel while optimising distribution costs. efforts. PJSC Aeroflot’s Chief Executive Officer Vitaly Saveliev was re-elected to the IATA Board of Governors.
~150 thousand meals >50 million in-flight meals ~30 special meals are delivered on board have been prepared in 2019 are offered from across Aeroflot aircraft every day 9 world cuisines to meet religious, age and taste requirements of passengers and crew Passenger service Setting up a hub >50 customer airlines >210 thousand flights enhancements benefit from Aeromar’s services have been served in 2019
Aeroflot Group introduced baggage-free fares to enhance its product offering Aeroflot embarked on establishing an international and maximise customer experience. In April, the Lite fare family was introduced hub in Krasnoyarsk to generate additional transit for certain destinations operated by Aeroflot and Rossiya airlines. Phase 1 traffic on domestic and international routes, in line of the project revealed high passenger demand, and in June it was rolled out with its Development Strategy. In 2019, Aeroflot, to the entire medium-haul route network of Aeroflot, Rossiya and Aurora. Krasnoyarsk Region authorities and Krasnoyarsk In December, the Lite fare family was also introduced for certain long-haul International Airport signed an agreement to flights. establish an international hub in Krasnoyarsk. Varied and high-quality in-flight catering
The Siberian city’s beneficial geographic location Passengers preferring baggage-free fares can still take carry-on baggage on will enable improved air connectivity between has traditionally been Aeroflot’s competitive advantage board and pay a checked baggage fee if needed. The Group’s wide range of destinations in Russia and abroad. fares enables passengers to choose a product that best matches their specific needs and significantly improves the accessibility of air travel. PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 16 17
Annual Report 2019 Pobeda: Annual Report 2019 5 years in the sky
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In December 2019, Pobeda airline Busines-model highlights celebrated its 5th anniversary. and achievements On 1 December 2014, the company launched its first flight to Volgograd from Moscow Vnukovo airport. A few months later, Pobeda carried its one millionth passenger. During the five years of its operation,
ABOUT THE COMPANY THE ABOUT the Russian low-cost carrier has delivered an impressive performance. 10.3 COMPANY THE ABOUT million PAX Online sales 02 02 pobeda.aero 03 7.2 03 04 Low-cost services provide a significant million PAX Efficient fleet 04 contribution to improved population mobility Single cabin configuration, and travel accessibility in Russian regions, high seat capacity In July, Pobeda carried 1 million Record high as well as stronger ties between them. passengers by 30 aircraft within Boeing 737-800 4.6 a month’s period for the first time flight hours million PAX 20 million passengers Around 16 hours carried since Stimulating 4.3 the first flight A steady and strong growth the market rate – a 43.2% passenger traffic Around 30% of destinations million PAX increase – delivered a twofold are unique (not serviced growth in customer base over by other Russian carriers) Service options two years 3.1 10 million passengers Pobeda set the world record Growing revenue from carried since in Boeing 737-800 12% of Pobeda’s value-added services million PAX the first flight flight hours customers travelled Active expansion of domestic and by land only before LCC 0.1 was established international route network million PAX Performance improved with Accelerated growth: the company a passenger load factor growing received 8 new aircraft, Active expansion of the route network up to 96.8% in the third quarter passenger traffic was up 56.8% between Moscow and Russian regions First flights from Saint Petersburg High demand The first flight Pobeda has the fastest turnaround New goals set in line with Passenger load factor from Moscow to Volgograd times in Russia First international service Aeroflot Group’s Strategy Around 94% launched: Moscow–Bratislava High customer satisfaction index and improved brand Accelerated growth: First inter-regional flights launched from recognition new aircraft delivered Russian regions to Sochi and Anapa NPS >60%
Low operating costs CASK1 is around RUB 2.2 Aircraft fleet 8 12 12 16 24 30
Passenger 78.0% 81.2% 88.3% 94.2% 94.1% 94.0% load factor PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 1. Pobeda airline’s CASK is based on management accounts prepared in accordance with IFRS 16. 18 19 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019
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Annual Report 2019 Message from the Chairman of the Board of Directors
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2019 was the first full year in which Increasing the convenience and The Russian Institute of Directors awarded In 2020 the aviation industry faces Aeroflot Group’s operations were guided accessibility of air travel for the people of Aeroflot a corporate governance rating of an unprecedented challenge with by the ambitious Strategy 2023 approved Russia remains our unwavering priority. 7++, which corresponds to “Advanced the halting of international flights due by our Board of Directors in late 2018. Alongside strong growth of commercial Corporate Management Practices” on the to the COVID-19 pandemic and as flights, we continued to offer socially National Corporate Governance Rating a consequence a sharp fall in passenger Looking back at 2019, we can confidently oriented flat fares, which are vital for those scale. International credit rating agency numbers. In response, Aeroflot has say that Aeroflot once again reaffirmed who live in remote regions. More than Fitch Ratings raised PJSC Aeroflot’s rating optimised its flight schedules and also STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC its reputation as one of the most efficient 2.3 million people took advantage of flat from “BB-” to “BB” with a Stable Outlook rapidly redeployed part of its fleet to cargo 03 and resilient Russian businesses outside fares offered by Aeroflot and its subsidiary, as part of its annual review process. operations. I am confident that we will
04 the commodities sector, and as a service Rossiya, in 2019. emerge stronger from this global crisis and technology company that is highly Aeroflot remains a global industry leader in thanks to Aeroflot’s historical experience regarded both at home in Russia and For our shareholders, who include the quality of service. We are actively adopting and the best qualities of everyone who around the world. Russian government, the main outcome digital solutions that are important not works at the airline – their outstanding of 2019 is that it was a year of undeniable just for aviation, but for the Russian qualifications and sense of purpose in In 2019 Aeroflot Group grew traffic by 9% financial success. Aeroflot Group recorded economy as a whole. Major infrastructural everything we do. year-on-year, almost double the global a significant increase in net income for the developments at airports have significantly industry average. Our low-cost carrier, year, despite significant pressure on the improved conditions at Aeroflot’s Moscow I hope that you will continue to be part of Pobeda, maintained the strong growth operating cost side, a challenging external hub at Sheremetyevo, both in terms of the growth story of Aeroflot, an essential momentum that it has delivered for environment and the considerable operational processes and the service that asset for the social and economic a number of years. Established to make demands of its social obligations. This is we offer to our passengers on the ground. development of Russia and its aviation air travel more affordable for the people testimony to the efficiency of Aeroflot’s We are working hard to strengthen sector. of Russia, our low-coster celebrated management team. our position in both international and its fifth anniversary in 2019 with a fleet domestic transit, and also to further Evgeny Ditrich of 30 aircraft, and carried more than Our corporate governance standards develop inter-regional flights bypassing Chairman of the Board of Directors 10 million passengers during the year. receive consistently high recognition both Moscow, in line with the Presidential PJSC Aeroflot Already one of the largest airlines in from the Russian business community and directive. Russia, Pobeda delivered phenomenal from international experts. growth of 43.2% in 2019.
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Annual Report 2019 Message from the Chief Executive Officer
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For Aeroflot, 2019 was marked by positive Based on its 2019 performance, Aeroflot The opening of a third runway increased Both Aeroflot and the global aviation progress across all the key areas set out was ranked the world’s most punctual the airport’s capacity, while terminal industry as a whole are facing a new in our Strategy 2023. airline, according to Cirium’s On-Time infrastructure saw a change in gear too: external challenge in 2020. The COVID-19 Performance Review. According to the in addition to the modern Terminal B, pandemic has had a devastating effect Aeroflot Group increased passenger review, 86.68% of Aeroflot’s flights arrived where we have centralised our domestic on the global travel industry, leading traffic by 9% to 60.7 million passengers, on time, the best performance among the flights, the airport finished construction of to the suspension of international air travel strengthening its position as one of world’s largest airlines. Terminal C. A number of our international and also having an effect on domestic STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC the world’s 20 largest carriers. Of this, flights started moving to the new terminal air services. However, Aeroflot Group 03 Aeroflot airline accounted for 37.2 million We are the airline of choice for from early 2020. has significant potential and has
04 passengers. The biggest contribution passengers from around the world. demonstrated its resilience in times to the Group’s growth came from our Aeroflot airline’s net promoter score was Our efforts in driving business of crisis more than once. Our key task low-cost carrier, Pobeda. In a real leap up 1 p. p. to 73% in 2019. Reflecting the performance, cutting costs and fast- today is to preserve our unique workforce forward, its traffic soared to 10.3 million further improvement of our service, this tracking innovation led to tangible and maintain full operational readiness passengers, while the passenger load growth has translated into real monetary results. Aeroflot Group recorded for the resumption of flights. factor approached 100%. value, and puts us ahead of some major RUB 13.5 billion of IFRS net income in global competitors. In 2019, preparations 2019. The Company continues to focus For almost a century, Aeroflot has In 2019, Aeroflot once again secured were under way to welcome our new fleet on developing digital technology while consistently and successfully contributed the title of the world’s most powerful of wide-body Airbus A350-900 aircraft, remaining a global industry leader in terms to the development of Russia. It is airline brand, according to Brand which will support the expansion of our of execution. A hallmark project of the particularly relevant to remember Finance. Our quality is certified by over long-haul route network and offer our year was the Tax Monitoring Data Mart. this as we mark the 75th anniversary 50 prestigious international and national passengers a whole new level of comfort. This enables real-time monitoring for the of the country’s victory in the Second accolades, as well as high rankings Deliveries of Russian-built Superjet 100 tax authorities while driving business World War, which is also an integral part in various league tables. In particular, (SSJ100) aircraft also continued. efficiency for the Company. By leveraging of Aeroflot’s history. Our efforts today Skytrax confirmed Aeroflot’s 4-Star Airline Big Data, we are seeing a lot of benefits are focused on the objectives set by Rating, and for the seventh consecutive An important area of focus for for business process improvement and President Putin to accelerate economic year we were named Best Airline in management was preparing for the service development. growth and improve quality of life for Eastern Europe at the Skytrax World launch of the new international hub the people of Russia. Aviation has Airline Awards, known as the Oscars in Krasnoyarsk. The city’s convenient A key priority for Aeroflot Group is safety an important role to play in making this of the aviation world. Aeroflot was also geographic location enables us to offer at every stage of air travel. We are happen by making travel accessibility certified with Five Star Global Airline passengers direct flights to cities in the extending our full cooperation to the and supporting social mobility. In this way, status for the third time, the highest Urals, Siberia and the south of Russia, investigation of the tragic accident that we are continuing to make an important available ranking in APEX’s Official Airline as well as international destinations. occurred on 5 May 2019. As ever, Aeroflot contribution to the nation’s economic Ratings. Sheremetyevo, our main hub, also is committed to setting the highest development. continued to develop its infrastructure. standards of safety in aviation. Vitaly Saveliev Chief Executive Officer PJSC Aeroflot
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Annual Report 2019 Airline Industry Annual Report 2019 Overview Scheduled passenger traffic grew by 3.7% to 4.5 billion people.
01 01
02 02 Global airline industry
According to IATA’s estimates, global passenger Overall industry’s revenue was Global scheduled passenger traffic Global passenger load factor turnover was up 4.2% year-on-year in 2019. USD 838 billion according to IATA’s Scheduled passenger traffic grew by 3.7% to +4.2% estimates, up 3.2% year-on-year. 4.5 billion PAX 82.4% 4.5 billion people. Passenger flights accounted for the bulk of STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC Global passenger turnover continued REPORT STRATEGIC to grow, although at a slower pace ... the industry’s revenue, their share standing 2019 4.5 2019 82.4 03 Passenger turnover growth slowed down compared to at 67.6%. 3.7% 0.5 p. p. 03
04 2018. Industry development was affected by slowing 2018 4.4 2018 81.9 04 economic growth, weaker global trade activity amid The industry’s operating expenses climbed 7.0% 0.4 p. p. trade wars, and geopolitical tensions in a number of 3.8% year-on-year to USD 796 billion, +4.9% 2017 4.1 2017 81.5 regions. Another significant negative factor was the driven by higher traffic and slower growth ... with Asia Pacific airlines 7.3% 1.1 p. p. Boeing 737 MAX grounding. of fuel costs. The fuel costs were 23.7% leading the regional growth ... 2016 3.8 2016 80.4 of the total industry’s operating expenses 7.0% (0.1) p. p. Asia Pacific and European airlines were the main driver (vs 23.5% in 2018). of its growth. 2015 3.6 2015 80.5 +7.4 % Average global jet fuel price in USD per 7.2% 0.7 p. p. Global capacity expanded by 3.5%, slower than barrel was down 10.6% in 2019, however … the fastest-growing national markets – Passenger numbers Growth rate Passenger load factor Change demand. As a result, passenger load factor rose to Russia the EBIT margin continued to decline a record high of 82.4%. to 5.1% (vs 5.7% in 2018). Profitability Source: IATA. Source: IATA. levels still vary by region, with the highest According to CAPA (Centre for Aviation) estimates, the level of 9.6% in North America, 4.7% in % percentage of global LCC capacity measured in seats +7.8 Europe, 3.5% in Asia Pacific, 3.6% in Latin Global revenue Global EBIT margin rose to 32.9% in 2019, up 0.4 p. p. year-on-year. and China. America and 1.0% in Africa. Europe has the largest share of LCC seats, at 41.7% USD 838 billion 5.1% of total passengers carried by the region’s airlines. It is +3.5% The 2019 global airline industry’s net profit followed by Latin America with 39.6%, North America was estimated by IATA at USD 25.9 billion, with 30.4% and Asia Pacific with 29.7%. Capacity expanded slower down 5.1% year-on-year. North America 2019 838 2019 5.1 than demand ... 3.2% contributed more than half of the global net Consolidation and further optimisation processes profit, while in Latin America, Africa and the 2018 812 2018 5.7 continued in the global airline industry. A total of Middle East the airline industry was loss- 7.6% 23 carriers went out of business in 2019. making in 2019. 2017 755 2017 7.5 82.4% 6.5% ... resulting in a record-high global 2016 709 2016 8.5 passenger load factor ... (1.6)%
2015 721 2015 8.6 (6.1)%
85.2% Revenue Growth rate ... led by European carriers. Source: IATA. Source: IATA. PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 26 27
Airline Industry Overview continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Russian airline industry
01 Global EBIT margin in 2019 by region, % Global net profit in 2019 by region, % The total size of the Russian market, A key growth driver in the domestic flights Passenger traffic in Russia Passenger traffic in Russia 01 including air transportation by foreign segment is the market stimulation effect (including foreign carriers) (excluding foreign carriers) 02 02 North America North America carriers to and from Russian airports, from Pobeda low-cost carrier, as well as 9.6 16.9 totalled 147.2 million passengers, government-sponsored regional flights. million PAX million PAX up 7.5% year-on-year. 147.2 128 .1 Europe Europe The international flights segment continued 74.1 73.1 55.1 73.1 4.7 6.2 2019 147.2 2019 128.1 Russian airlines carried 128.1 million to demonstrate accelerated growth. 7.5% 10.3% Latin America Asia Pacific passengers, up 10.3% year-on-year, with Russian airlines carried 55.1 million 68.1 68.8 47.4 68.8 3.6 4.9 their total passenger turnover up 12.6% passengers on international routes in 2018 137.0 2018 116.2 10.7% to 323.0 billion RPK. Passenger load 2019, up 16.3% year-on-year. Average 10.6% STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC Asia Pacific Africa 61.1 62.6 42.5 62.6 REPORT STRATEGIC 3.5 (0.2) factor remained broadly flat at 83.9% passenger load factor for Russian airlines 2017 123.7 2017 105.1 03 (up 0.1 p. p. year-on-year). on international routes was 84.9%, 20.3% 18.6% 03 Africa Latin America 46.4 56.4 32.2 56.4 up 0.3 p. p. year-on-year. 2016 102.8 2016 88.6 04 1.0 (0.4) 04 The Russian market growth in 2019 (4.1)% (3.8)% 54.7 52.6 39.5 52.6 Middle East Middle East was driven by development of low-cost Higher international traffic was driven by 2015 107.2 2015 92.1 (5.2) (1.5) products and initiatives by legacy carriers, demand stimulation and increased air (4.1)% (1.2)% such as non-refundable and baggage- travel accessibility as a result of active new Source: IATA. Source: IATA. free fares, no in-flight catering, paid capacity expansion by the main players International Domestic Growth rate International Domestic Growth rate seat selection, etc. Besides, continued in the first half of the year, as well as flights flights flights flights digitalisation and simplification of the international transfer development. Sources: Transport Clearing House, Federal Air Transport Source: Federal Air Transport Agency. interface between passengers and airlines Agency. promote social mobility. Foreign carrier traffic was down 8.2% year- Jet fuel and crude oil prices Global net profit on-year in 2019, mainly due to flight Passenger turnover in Russia Available seat-kilometres in Russia The suspension of Boeing 737 MAX schedule adjustments after higher (excluding foreign carriers) (excluding foreign carriers) deliveries gave Russian carriers an capacities had been allocated for the 77.0 / 65.0 USD per barrel USD 25.9 billion opportunity to balance their excess Russia-hosted 2018 World Cup, as well billion RPK billion ASK capacity and hold back its growth in the as competition from Russian airlines which 323.0 385.0 2019 77.0 2019 25.9 second half of 2019. had increased their capacities while having 65.0 187.6 135.4 220.9 163.9 a lower cost base. 2019 323.0 2019 385.0 2018 86.1 2018 27.3 In 2019, airlines carried 73.1 million 12.6% 71.6 12.4% passengers on domestic flights, which Including foreign airlines, 74.1 million 160.9 126.1 190.1 152.3 2018 286.9 2018 342.4 2017 66.7 2017 37.6 was 49.6% of the total passenger traffic. passengers were carried on international 10.6% 54.9 9.8% Average passenger load factor was 82.6%, routes in 2019, up 8.8% year-on-year. 144.8 114.6 170.0 142.0 2017 259.4 2017 311.8 2016 52.1 2016 34.2 down 0.2 p. p. year-on-year. 20.3% 44.6 17.3% 111.5 104.1 134.8 131.0 2016 215.6 2016 265.8 2015 66.7 2015 36.0 (5.0)% (6.6)% 53.9 127.6 99.2 155.2 129.6 2015 226.8 2015 284.6 (6.0)% (5.9)% Jet fuel Brent
Source: IATA. Source: IATA. International Domestic Growth rate International Domestic Growth rate flights flights flights flights Source: Federal Air Transport Agency. Source: Federal Air Transport Agency. PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 28 29
Airline Industry Overview continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019
Air cargo market
01 Four largest players accounted for Passenger load factor in Russia Passenger traffic growth* in 2019: Russian airline industry players by total Russian air cargo market volume Russian air cargo market 01 65.5% of the total passenger traffic in the (excluding foreign carriers) Russian vs foreign carriers passenger traffic in 2019 (including foreign carriers) by volume in 2019, % 02 02 Russian market in 2019. The structure of the market remained virtually unchanged % % million PAX thousand tonnes year-on-year. 84.9 7.5 147.2 1,248.9
8.1 Aeroflot Group’s 2019 market share 938.6 310.3 Aeroflot Group 2019 1,248.9 79.7 81.1 83.2 83.8 83.9 9.9 8.2 5.9 6.9 7.5 15.2 8.1 amounted to 41.3% of the Russian market 60.7 (1.9)% 12.5 measured by passenger traffic (vs 40.7% in 85.2 84.9 11.6 980.0 292.6 15.2 84.6 9.9 2018 1,272.6 1.9 44.8 2018). Aeroflot Group’s 2019 “net” market1 82.7 S7 Group STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC 10.3 4.6 REPORT STRATEGIC 7.3 17.9 4.4% 1.9 44.8 share was 39.0%. 82.2 931.2 288.1 4.6 Top 03 4.3 65.5 2017 1,219.4 03 82.8 82.6 Ural Airlines 16.0% 25.4
04 Aeroflot Group’s closest competitors are (1.7) 9.6 4 779.4 271.6 04 80.7 25.4 S7 Group (12.2%), Ural Airlines (6.5%) % 2016 1,051.1 UTair Group and UTair Group (5.5%). The market share 79.5 (8.2) (7.4)% 8.1 877.0 257.9 of other Russian airlines was 21.6%. 2015 1,134.9 Volga-Dnepr Group UTair Group The market share of foreign carriers went 76.6 (13.2) (14.0) AZUR air 1.2% Aeroflot Group Other Russian carriers down to 13.0% (vs 15.2% in 2018) due to 5.8 Volga-Dnepr Group UTair Group 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2019 AeroflotS7 Group Group OtherForeign Russian carriers carriers the factors discussed above. International Domestic Growth rate International Domestic Total Russian carriers Nordwind flights flights S7 Group Foreign carriers flights flights Foreign carriers 5.5 Russian market (including foreign carriers) Sources: Transport Clearing House, Federal Air Transport Sources: Transport Clearing House, Federal Air Transport Red Wings Agency. Agency. * Year-on-year change. 3.1 Source: Federal Air Transport Agency. Sources: Transport Clearing House, Federal Air Transport Royal Flight Agency. 2.3
Top 79 According to IATA, the global air cargo International cargo traffic was down 5.1% Pegas Fly (Ikar Airlines) market totalled 61.2 million tonnes in to 836.9 thousand tonnes. This segment .6 2.2 10 2019, up 3.3% year-on-year. The industry’s accounts for about 72.9% of the total % Smartavia (Nordavia) cargo revenue was down 8.1% to Russian air cargo market. Domestic cargo 2.0 7.4 % USD 102.3 billion. traffic was up 5.5%.
Other Russian carriers Aeroflot Group’s market share evolution The share of Russian airlines in the Aeroflot Group ranked second in this
(by passenger traffic, including foreign carriers), % 13.0 % 10.9 global air cargo market was about market with a 25.4% share (vs 23.9% in Total passenger traffic “Net” market1 Foreign carriers 1.8%. Russian airlines carried about 2018). The four largest players account 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 19.1 1.1 million tonnes of cargo in 2019, for 76.7% of the total cargo traffic in the down 2.4% year-on-year. Russian carriers’ Russian market. International flights 29.3 39.4 36.9 36.3 36.6 24.1 33.9 31.7 31.2 31.5 Sources: Transport Clearing House, Federal Air Transport cargo turnover was 7.4 billion tonne- Agency. Domestic flights 44.6 44.6 44.1 45.0 46.0 44.6 44.6 44.1 45.0 46.0 kilometres, down 5.4% year-on-year.
Total 36.8 42.3 40.5 40.7 41.3 34.5 40.0 38.2 38.4 39.0
1. “Net” market means passenger traffic including foreign carriers, but excluding transfer passengers on international flights connecting in Russian airports, as these passengers are not relevant for the Russian O&D market. PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 30 31
Annual Report 2019 Strategic Annual Report 2019 Development
01 Mission Aeroflot Group’s new Strategy 2023 In line with the Strategy and pursuant Aeroflot Group’s 2019 performance, 01 was approved by the Board of to the directives of the Russian including passenger traffic and transfer 02 02 Directors of PJSC Aeroflot in Government, Aeroflot Group has traffic, is in line with the Strategy. We work to ensure that our customers can quickly We give our customers a choice through 2018, as the key goals of the developed and updates annually its As part of regional traffic and transfer and comfortably travel great distances, and thus an extensive route network and different previous strategy, Aeroflot Group’s Long-Term Development Programme, development, active preparation for Strategy 2025, had been achieved which covers management-related the launch of a new international hub be mobile, meet more often, work successfully and see carriers operating within Aeroflot Group, ahead of schedule. The Strategy aims activities, goals and KPIs. in Krasnoyarsk was under way in the world in all its diversity. from low-cost to premium class airlines. to further strengthen Aeroflot Group’s 2019. PJSC Aeroflot is also making position in the global air transportation The Group’s consolidated IFRS good progress with business process market and to improve mobility and budget and KPIs for the budget year digitilasation. STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC accessibility of the Russian regions. are developed in line with the targets 03 set forth in the Strategy and in line 03
04 The Strategy outlines the key growth with the Long-Term Development 04 areas for the Group, its operational Programme. and financial performance targets. Aeroflot Group’s strategic goal
is to strengthen leadership in the global airline industry by seizing opportunities in the Russian and international air transportation markets.
Digitalisation Key development areas
and goals Aircraft fleet
Regional bases
International transfer
Passenger traffic PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 32 33 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Key development areas and goals of Aeroflot Group
01 Passenger traffic International Regional Aircraft Digitalisation 01
02 transfer bases fleet 02 STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC Launch an international hub The Group intends to operate Deliver a leading-edge level 03 03 million in Krasnoyarsk of digitalisation 90–100 million 10 –15 04 across the Group 04 passengers carry in 2023 passengers – international and three new regional bases 200 Rusian built aircraft transfer traffic in 2023 in Sochi, Yekaterinburg and (SSJ100 and MC-21) by 2026 Novosibirsk
Aeroflot airline, a premium Pobeda airline is a key growth Rossiya airline will continue Aurora airline, the Group’s carrier, will continue to grow, driver because of its market to expand its regional flights carrier in the Russian Far East, focusing on the transfer market stimulation effect. The company and offer flat fares on socially will increase its volumes. and international operations. leverages its strong operational important routes. efficiency to offer the lowest International transfer Increase regional traffic to The Group will have to operate Aeroflot will retain its focus on fares. development is based on 19 million passengers in 2023. a total of approximately the extensive integration Aeroflot’s competitive 520 aircraft to achieve its of cutting-edge digital advantages: shorter flight target passenger traffic by technology, including artificial Passenger traffic targets by airline, million PAX time between Europe and 2023. intelligence. Asia (up to three hours vs competitors) while offering 52 million 25–30 million 10–15 million 3 million excellent customer experience at the lower end of the unit cost curve. 2023 52 2023 25–30 2023 10–15 2023 3
2019 37.2 2019 10.3 2019 11.6 2019 1.7
2018 35.8 2018 7.2 2018 11.1 2018 1.6
Progress in 2019 An agreement was signed in 2019 Aeroflot Group operated 49 SSJ100 Active implementation of IT projects was % % to create an Aeroflot Group hub in aircraft as at the end of 2019. ongoing throughout 2019. +9.0 +13.0 Krasnoyarsk, which will become the Implementation of the agreement for
Group’s second base airport. the delivery of further 100 SSJ100 from 55.7 million passengers in 2018 from 4.8 million passengers in 2018 For more details see page Information aircraft began in December 2019. to 60.7 million passengers in 2019 to 5.5 million passengers in 2019 Technology and Innovation section.
According to the consulting company Bain & Company, for several years Aeroflot has been fourth among the digitalization leaders in the global
PJSC Aeroflot aviation market. PJSC Aeroflot 34 35 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Aeroflot Group key initiatives and work streams Aeroflot’s hub
01 in Moscow Sheremetyevo airport: 01 Key development areas 02 infrastructure upgrade 02
4 Develop Aeroflot Group’s route network through entering new markets and increasing frequencies on opearated routes
4 Continuously upgrade the fleet
4 Develop Aeroflot Group’s operating capacity Sheremetyevo airport achived significant progress
STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC in infrastructure development during the year: REPORT STRATEGIC 4 Improve employee performance and labour a third runway was opened and construction of 03 03 productivity the new Terminal C was completed. The modern 04 04 4 Support innovative development airfield and terminal infrastructure at Sheremetyevo of Aeroflot Group creates long-term development opportunities for Aeroflot Group. 4 Increase anciallry revenue via development of exeisting and introduction of new services to passengers Terminal C highlights
4 Contirbute to regional development across Russia via expanding scheduled inter- The launch of a third runway New Terminal C construction regional passenger route network 84 Check-in desks 4 Drive digitalisation of Aeroflot Group In September 2019, a third runway was Construction of Sheremetyevo airport’s new Terminal C commissioned at Sheremetyevo airport. was completed in 2019, whereas its design started 62 – public departure area, companies 4 – customs area (the red channel), Thanks to the new independent runway (Runway 3), back in 2017, and commercial operation was launched 18 – transfer area Sheremetyevo significantly increased its aircraft in January 2020. Terminal C, which has been built and movement capacity and became the first airport in equipped in accordance with the highest international Russia with three runways. Runway-3 enables higher standards, forms part of the Northern Terminal Complex traffic from Aeroflot’s hub and better operability of (terminals B and C) and will service international flights. Development segments Passport control booths airfield infrastructure during scheduledreconstruction The terminal’s capacity is 20 million passengers per 132 of Runway-1 in 2020 with no disruption to operations. year. 60 – departure area*, 60 – arrival area*, 4 – transfer area, 8 – for crew only 4 Develop the premium passenger segment The Runway-3 complex at Sheremetyevo airport through improving customer experience has modern high-performance utility and surface Terminal С forms a single space with Terminal B and flight schedule and expanding the route wastewater treatment facilities compliant with (operating domestic flights), enabling passengers to use network regulatory requirements and environmental the services and technical capabilities offered by both standards. terminals, while allowing transfer passengers to move 20 Boarding bridges 4 Develop the low-cost segment quickly between the terminals through the transit area. The state-of-the-arts terminal will increase the airport’s 4 Promote transfer traffic, including capacity and contribute to greater passenger comfort. international transfer traffic
Digital media screens 4 Support government-sponsored national 78 and regional passenger service programmes PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot
* Plus 10 automated booths to be added. 36 37 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019
01 01 02 Risks for Strategy Key programmes supporting the Development Strategy 02
The key potential risks that may affect the Group’s Strategy are The Investment Programme for 2020 Aeroflot Group’s Innovative Cost cutting initiatives for 2019 risks related to changes in the external business environment, risks was approved by PJSC Aeroflot’s Board Development Programme 2025 was The special cost optimisation and arising from infrastructure constraints and macroeconomic risks. of Directors on 28 November 2019 developed in line with the regulatory performance improvement task force (Minutes No. 6). It is designed to address guidelines of federal executive authorities continued its operation in 2019. STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC Aeroflot Group’s Strategy includes actions to mitigate these key risks. REPORT STRATEGIC long-term strategic objectives, ensure and adopted by PJSC Aeroflot’s Board The task force developed performance 03 and improve the operations of business of Directors on 25 August 2016. improvement measures that helped us 03
04 units, and continues the Company’s The Programme was updated in 2019. almost double our financial performance 04 fast-paced investment development. in 2019 year-on-year, even though jet fuel Aeroflot Group’s Strategy and key risks The 2020 Investment Programme both It covers the main innovation focus prices in Russian Rubles had grown builds on the established investment areas and activities at Aeroflot Group, significantly in 2018 and remained high agenda such as property, plant and including Aeroflot airline and its Rossiya throughout 2019. equipment, capital construction, and Aurora subsidiaries. The Programme Efficient hub at Sheremetyevo airport Availability of different-capacity aircraft Planning, management and control of and software, and introduces new contains key mid and long-term Key cost cutting initiatives: (measured by frequency and connectivity) in the fleet and a reasonable balance between the aircraft fleet, route network, product development projects designed to: innovation KPIs to 2025. 4 Reducing selling, general and to promote international transfer traffic fleet diversification and standardisation segmentation for each Group company as administrative expenses to maximise operational flexibility part of the multi-brand platform to ensure 4 ensure maintenance operations efficient presence in all market segments 4 develop the training platform 4 Maintaining a prudent approach to marketing budget spend 4 upgrade of the aircraft 4 Negotiating discounts and special terms 4 construct new facilities with service providers 4 develop the IT infrastructure 4 Focused efforts to develop ancillary 4 ensure high-quality passenger revenue streams and launch new experience services enhancing customer experience 4 provide software solutions 4 Fare system development, including 4 invest in R&D projects under the introduction of the new baggage-free Innovative Development Programme For more details on Aeroflot Group’s Innovative fares 4 provide other types of investment in Development Programme see the Information RISKS OF CHANGES RISKS ARISING FROM MACROECONOMIC property, plant and equipment. Technology and Innovation section. IN THE EXTERNAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISKS BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT CONSTRAINTS
Aeroflot airline and Pobeda airline Monitoring the progress of infrastructure Diversification of revenue streams development in the most relevant development and new facilities by currency and geography market segments construction at Sheremetyevo airport PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 38 39 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Multi-brand platform Rossiya airline transformation
01 Rossiya has come a long way since In the fourth quarter of 2018 Rossiya’s In 2019, Aeroflot Group made 01 2016, when it was created on the base scheduled flights operated from a decision to reduce flights by narrow- 02 of three regional companies, Rossiya, Moscow were moved from Vnukovo to body aircraft from the fourth quarter 02 Aeroflot Group’s strategic approach is based on a multi-brand offering Donavia and Orenair. The reorganised Sheremetyevo airport. Thus, its flights of 2019 in preparation for intra-group which helps maximise the coverage of all the key attractive market company had three key segments: from Moscow were integrated with redeployment of its Boeing 737-800 fleet. scheduled regional flights from Aeroflot airline’s network, improving flight As a result of the changes made in segments. Each of the Group’s airlines targets a dedicated market Saint Petersburg, scheduled flights from connectivity between these companies. 2018–2019, Rossiya emerged with a very segment, thereby minimising intra-Group competition. Moscow Vnukovo airport and charter This change was particularly efficient for streamlined value proposition: flights from flights in partnership with Biblio Globus long-haul flights of Rossiya. Saint Petersburg, long-haul flights from tour operator. Moscow Sheremetyevo airport (mostly flat fares) and charter flights. STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC
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Before 2016 2016 2019 Fragmented organisational Merger of regional companies Structured segmentation structure and product and offer for passenger Aeroflot airline Rossiya airline Pobeda airline Aurora airline 4 Based in Pulkovo 4 Saint Petersburg: 4 Saint Petersburg: focuses on addressing the has three focal areas: scheduled targets the low-cost segment for focuses on local, regional and (Saint Petersburg), scheduled regional product scheduled regional product needs of the premium passenger flights from Saint Petersburg, both domestic and international inter-regional flights in the Vnukovo (Moscow), 4 Moscow (Sheremetyevo) – segment by offering best-in-class scheduled flights from Moscow destinations. Domestic flights Far Eastern Federal District, Domodedovo (Moscow), 4 Moscow (Vnukovo): scheduled base for wide-body aircraft: services, a high frequency route (mostly social flights with flat make up the bulk of the airline’s connecting large cities in the regional airports long-haul and medium-haul network with extensive flight fares in economy cabin) and route network, building stronger Russian Far East and offering domestic and international flights – flights to the Russian Far East geography, access to the route charter flights for tour operators. ties between Russian regions. flights between regional capitals 4 Positioning in the mid-price in the mid-price segment, no (flat fare programme) network of partners from the Rossiya’s scheduled flights and remote destinations. segment connectivity with Aeroflot’s network – select international destinations SkyTeam Alliance, a convenient operation is under Aeroflot’s 4 Charter flights flight schedule and convenient commercial management, which 4 Regional flights 4 Charter flights connecting flights for transfer means that tickets are sold via 4 Charter flights passengers, and a young aircraft the same website and that the 2018 fleet. two airlines use code sharing, Scheduled flights moved thus ensuring connectivity from Vnukovo to Sheremetyevo between their networks. to leverage revenue synergy
PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 40 41 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Aeroflot Group’s multi-brand platform
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02 02
Positioning Premium product Regional, social Low-cost product Regional product
STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC and charter products for the Russian Far East REPORT STRATEGIC
03 03
04 04 Type of flights Scheduled flights Scheduled and charter flights Scheduled flights Scheduled flights
Business model 4 Hub model 4 Flights from Saint Petersburg and 4 Point-to-point flights 4 Passenger flights in the Russian 4 High frequency of flights Moscow (connectivity with Aeroflot’s 4 Flights between Russia’s regions Far East network) 4 Best-in-class service 4 High passenger load factor and fleet 4 Local flights to remote destinations 4 Flat fares for flights to the Russian Far within the region 4 Economy and business class utilisation East 4 Economy class only 4 Economy and business class 4 Charter flights in partnership with a tour operator 4 Economy and business class
Flight range 4 Short-haul flights 4 Short-haul flights 4 Short-haul flights 4 Short-haul flights 4 Medium-haul flights 4 Medium-haul flights 4 Medium-haul flights 4 Medium-haul flights 4 Long-haul flights 4 Long-haul flights
Aircraft fleet 4 Narrow-body aircraft 4 Narrow-body aircraft 4 Narrow-body aircraft 4 Narrow-body aircraft, including 4 Wide-body aircraft 4 Wide-body aircraft regional turboprops
Target customer group 4 Business 4 Visiting friends and relatives 4 Leisure 4 Visiting friends and relatives 4 Visiting friends and relatives 4 Leisure 4 Visiting friends and relatives 4 Business 4 Leisure 4 Business
Base airport 4 Moscow (Sheremetyevo) 4 Moscow (Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo) 4 Moscow (Vnukovo) 4 Vladivostok 4 Saint Petersburg (Pulkovo) 4 Airports in Russia’s regions 4 Khabarovsk
4 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Share of international passengers in the airline’s 52% 43% 23% 27% traffic PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 42 43 Our goal Our mission Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Business Model Strenghten our leadership in the airline We work to ensure thet our customers can quickly industry globally by seizing opportunities and comfortably travel great distances, and thus in the Russian and international air be mobile, meet more often, work successfully transportation markets and see the world in all its diversity
01 01 1 2 3 4 5 6 02 EXTERNAL 02 FACTORS Russian and global Commodity market: Global and local trends Financial market: interest rates Industry and cross-industry Industry regulation economy development crude oil of the air transportation market and exchange rate competition
Capital 2019 performance Contridution to the sosiety TS IGH FL AIR Financial ND C Contridution to the country’s A RA RUB 677.9 RUB168.9 RUB 2.9 Aircraft leasing ES FT billion billion billion economic growth and STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC T REPORT STRATEGIC U LE Equity A Revenue EBITDA Dividends development O S R E 03 A 03 N 259.0 D 04 04 Operational M Creating a reliable transportation thousand flights A 5.5% 14.7 Fleet: 359 aircraft Other assets: IN Growth of average Average weekly infrastructure on domestic routes T (98% leased) Aeromar, A-Technics, E fleet size frequency Aviation School, training N +4.7% Rights, designations, A MACRO LEVEL slots at airports platform, medical centre, N airport hotel C Managing the company E
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E Providing equal oppotunities Human 60.7 Flight operations L 36.0 thousand million passengers
41.3 thousand employees A 190.9 training programme attendees and working conditions, support S
billion ASK of employee development D
N Available seat-kilometres A
Natural E Leaner resource Support of sustainable consumption
U and lower environmental footprint
Fuel, power, water N consumption
E MICRO LEVEL V supported by modern, fuel-efficient fleet
E Product andoffrering R diversification Social and reputational Premium product Strong brands Contribution Support of economic development G Regional product of regions and reducing inequality Leader in the Russian air transportation market IN Low-cost product to ease of travel 187.0 N I Charter product In the Top 20 of global airline groups A across regions thousand flights R Member of the SkyTeam Alliance T E International routes O on international routes E Flights Member of IATA and other industry associations P Y Domestic routes E
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R L A P to 60 TI M Direct passengers ON E Transfer passengers Russian cities from Moscow S in the Group’s route network MA NA GEM ENT PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot
THIRD-PARTY Oil refineries and fuel suppliers Banks and lessors Airports, infrastructure and ground MRO providers Research and educational institutions Service providers RESOURCES handling and maintenance providers 44 45 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Long-Term Development Programme and KPIs
01 Long-Term Development Programme KPI system 01
02 02 Aeroflot Group’s Long-Term Development 4 Identify areas and initiatives to improve The labour productivity measures and The list, weights and targets of KPIs for 4 Share of Supplies from Small No. 4750p-P13 dated 4 July 2016. Programme (the LDP) was designed the Group’s competitive edge and PJSC Aeroflot’s talent pipeline were also PJSC Aeroflot’s CEO for 2019, which and Medium-Sized Businesses, Therefore, since 2017 the Company’s in accordance with Instruction of the performance reviewed. There were also updates to reflect the corporate KPI system, were Efficient Energy Use, and Reducing objective has been to maintain the President of the Russian Federation 4 Analyse risks to, and opportunities Aeroflot Group’s procurement optimisation approved by the Board of Directors Environmental Footprint KPIs were achieved cost level No. Pr-3086 dated 27 December 2013, for, achieving the strategic goals and plan, the Group’s energy efficiency and of PJSC Aeroflot on 7 February 2019 incorporated into PJSC Aeroflot’s 4 Share of State-Subsidised Funding and approved by PJSC Aeroflot’s implementing the LDP activities. reducing environmental footprint plan, as (Minutes No. 12). KPI system and KPI lists for relevant in Total Funding Secured KPI – in Board of Directors on 2 December well as supplies from small and medium- department heads – in line with line with Paragraph 2 of Instruction 2014 (Minutes No. 8). PJSC Aeroflot’s The LDP details strategic areas for the sized businesses plan. From 2015 onward, the CEO’s KPI list Russian Government Directive of the Russian Prime Minister Dmitry STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC Board of Directors in its resolution dated Group’s development and includes a list (including weights and targets) is fully No. 6362p-P13 dated 24 October Medvedev No. AD-P36-4617 dated 03 13 December 2018 (Minutes No. 10) gave of key initiatives and Programme activities According to the “Letter on the findings aligned with the KPIs of our Long-Term 2013 11 July 2015 on including the indicator 03
04 a general approval to the main provisions aimed at implementation of the Strategy in of the audit of Aeroflot Group’s Long- Development Programme and extends 4 Integrated Innovation Key Performance showing investment raised in the 04 of Aeroflot Group’s LDP for 2019–2023, the medium term. The LDP complements Term Development Programme and to all members of PJSC Aeroflot’s Indicator (IIKPI) (for Aeroflot Group) – in private capital market. updated to reflect Aeroflot Group’s new and expands the key strategic initiatives KPI performance” (No. 4735/20 dated Management Board to provide incentives line with Letter of the Deputy Russian Development Strategy 2023. This involved set out in Aeroflot Group’s Development 10 April 2020) by the independent auditor, for the management to pursue Group- Minister of Economic Development As per the resolution of PJSC Aeroflot’s a review of the Programme’s activities. Strategy 2023. LLC PANACEA Research and Audit wide corporate objectives. The list No. 3142-OF/D06 dated 24 February Board of Directors dated 20 April 2017 PJSC Aeroflot’s Board of Directors in its Centre: now also includes individual KPIs for 2012 and Russian Government (Minutes No. 14), Aviation Accident with resolution dated 8 May 2019 (Minutes Key activities to support the LDP 4 The audit of Aeroflot Group’s progress Deputy CEOs and other members of Directive No. 1472p-P13 dated Fatalities (Plane Crash) was set as the No. 18) approved Aeroflot Group’s implementation in 2019: against its LDP in 2019 supports the Management Board. The KPIs for 3 March 2016 disqualification indicator (cancelling the LDP for 2019–2023 updated to reflect 4 Develop within Aeroflot Group’s multi- the opinion that KPI actuals are fair, other employees of PJSC Aeroflot were 4 Investment Programme Efficiency bonus) in the KPI system. key parameters of LLC Pobeda Airlines’ brand platform KPI targets have been achieved, approved by the CEO’s Order No. 266 KPI (for Aeroflot Group) – in line Development Strategy, Aeroflot Group’s 4 Expand the route network and aircraft programme activities have been dated 22 July 2019 (as amended by the with Directive of the Federal Agency KPI targets for 2019–2023, as well as fleet undertaken as reported, and budgeted CEO’s Order No. 376 dated 17 October for State Property Management parameters incentivising the use of 4 Enhance operating capacity funds have been put to intended and 2019). No. PF-11/35029 dated 14 August Russian aircraft and the development of 4 Implement Aeroflot Group’s Innovative efficient use 2014 domestic traffic, new regional bases and Development Programme 4 The information on 2019 KPI actuals Pursuant to the Russian Government 4 CASK (for Aeroflot Group) KPI. the international hub. 4 Implement the investment programme for PJSC Aeroflot and its subsidiaries, directives, PJSC Aeroflot’s KPI system PJSC Aeroflot’s Board of Directors 4 Ensure an adequate talent pipeline and on the degree to which KPI targets embraces financial, economic and in its resolution dated 20 April 2017 The LDP’s key goals are to ensure 4 Increase labour productivity. have been met is fair in all material industry-specific indicators, including: (Minutes No. 14) recognised that the the Group’s long-term sustainable aspects, and calculations have been 4 Overall Productivity KPI (for Company had achieved the CASK development, strengthen its competitive In 2019, the LDP was updated in made in accordance with the criteria Aeroflot Group) – in line with Russian reduction target in line with Russian position, create and develop a competitive respect of Aeroflot Group’s investment established by PJSC Aeroflot’s internal Government Directive No. 6362p-P13 Government Directives No. 2303p- edge, and improve performance and programme, the multi-brand platform, documents and Aeroflot Group’s LDP dated 24 October 2013 P13 dated 16 April 2015 and financial stability. corporate governance and risk approved by PJSC Aeroflot’s Board of management system. There were Directors on 8 May 2019 The LDP’s key objectives are: updates to the targets on route network 4 Target levels of key KPIs have been 4 Develop a list of Programme activities development, Aeroflot Group’s fleet achieved. that support the achievement of the and operating capacity, and flat fare
Group’s strategic development goals flights between Moscow and Far Eastern Federal District destinations. PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 46 47 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 2019 KPI targets and actual performance by PJSC Aeroflot’s CEO
2018 2019
Performance Performance Reasons for variance Unit Weight, % Plan Actual to plan, % Weight, % Plan Actual to plan, % (2019 actual vs plan)
01 01
02 Total Shareholder Return (TSR) % 10 20 –18 0.00 — — — — — 02
ROIC % 20 12.9 12.0 93.02 — — — — —
Long-Term Debt/EBITDAR — 5 0.75 0.80 93.33 — — — — —
Revenue per Available Seat-Kilometre (RASK) RUB per ASK — — — — 20 3.76 3.55 94.47 Main reason of underperformance on the RASK was lower actual foreign exchange rate vs plan, as international revenue and airline agreement revenue have a significant foreign exchange component:
STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC RUB/USD exchange rate below plan by 7% (plan – 69.6, actual – 64.7), REPORT STRATEGIC RUB/EUR exchange rate below plan by 10% (plan – 80.7, actual – 72.5). 03 03
04 Integrated Innovation Key Performance Indicator (IIKPI) % 10 100 100 100.00 10 100 100 100.00 — 04
Investment Programme Efficiency — 5 10.91 20.11 184.33 5 16.32 21.44 131.37 Savings on Aeroflot Group’s investment programme from deferring projects into 2020.
CASK* cent per ASK 5 4.9 5.45 88.78 10 3.3 3.5 95.45 Main reason of underperformance on the CASK (denominated in US cent) was the RUB/USD exchange rate lower by 7% vs plan, which means that rouble-denominated costs (staff costs, depreciation and amortisation, domestic aircraft servicing, etc.) were remeasured at lower rates and their USD equivalent turned out to be higher.
Share of State-Subsidised Funding % 5 0 0 100.00 5 0 0 100.00 — in Total Funding Secured
Punctuality % 5 87.0 89.9 103.33 10 87.0 94.8 108.97 Joint initiatives of PJSC Aeroflot, its business units and third-party companies to improve punctuality of arrivals and departures to and from base/non-base airports, and related standing measures. Other reasons: using three runways; fewer runway closures for snow clearing due to weather.
PJSC Aeroflot’s Flight Safety % 15 99.957 99.974 103.95 20 99.957 98.932 0.00 Performance failed due to the 5 May 2019 aviation accident.
Passenger Load Factor % 10 82.0 82.7 100.85 10 82.4 81.9 99.39 Variance not material.
Overall Productivity mn ASK per emp. 10 4.489 4.551 101.38 10 4.739 4.907 103.55 Higher productivity levels across Aeroflot Group supported by budget- controlled increase in work loads and headcount growth optimisation.
Note. KPIs are calculated for Aeroflot Group, except for PJSC Aeroflot’s Flight Safety KPI. * Target calculation excludes fuel costs.
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01 01
02 02
Most of the Long-Term Development With that in mind, certain financial and To ensure short-term alignment 2020 KPI targets for PJSC Aeroflot’s CEO Programme/PJSC Aeroflot’s CEO KPIs economic KPIs, such as TSR, ROIC and between the management incentive Unit Weight, % Plan were met in 2019, the variances are Long-Term Debt/EBITDAR, that had system and Aeroflot Group’s strategic explained in the table above. been part of the Long-Term Development priorities, PJSC Aeroflot’s Board of Revenue per Available Seat-Kilometre (RASK) RUB per ASK 20 3.64 Programme and the incentive system for Directors approved the 2020 KPIs for Aeroflot Group’s Development PJSC Aeroflot’s CEO but are not in line PJSC Aeroflot’s CEO set forth below CASK* cent per ASK 10 3.53 Strategy 2023 envisages accelerated with Aeroflot Group’s updated strategic (Minutes No. 6 dated 28 November 2019, STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC development. Implementation of the development priorities, were replaced as amended by Minutes No. 9 dated Integrated Innovation Key Performance Indicator (IIKPII)** % 10 100 03 Strategy, including development of with RASK, while higher weights were 20 February 2020). KPI performance is 03
04 regional traffic and investment in the new assigned to CASK, Punctuality and assessed on the basis of the Regulations Investment Programme Efficiency — 5 19.08 04 regional hub and regional bases, will put PJSC Aeroflot’s Flight Safety. on Bonus Payments to the Managers and pressure on Aeroflot Group’s business Specialists of PJSC Aeroflot. Share of State-Subsidised Funding in Total Funding Secured % 5 0 and margins, and the effect will be front- loaded. Additional pressure could come Punctuality % 10 87 from volatility of aviation fuel costs and foreign exchange rates, including from PJSC Aeroflot’s Flight Safety % 20 99.957 potential sanctions risks. Passenger Load Factor % 10 81.9
Functional Labour Productivity*** mn ASK per emp. 8 4.928
National Labour Productivity Growth Rate % 2 5
Note. KPIs are calculated for Aeroflot Group, except for PJSC Aeroflot’s Flight Safety KPI.
* Calculations exclude fuel prices. ** According to Minutes No. 1 dated 27 February 2018 of a meeting of Inter-Agency Working Group on Supporting Innovative Development Priorities, the IIKPI bonus can be paid in full if the variance between the KPI target and actual performance does not exceed 10%. *** The target is based on the 2020 budget.
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Annual Report 2019 Passenger traffic Annual Report 2019 Operational million PAX Review 39.4 43.4 50.1 55.7 60.7
01 Operating Results 01 02 02
Aeroflot Group: ALL FLIGHTS +9.0 % 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Passenger traffic, million PAX 39.4 43.4 50.1 55.7 60.7 change, % 13.4 10.3 15.4 11.1 9.0 +11.1 %
STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC Passenger turnover, billion RPK 97.6 112.1 130.2 143.2 156.3 REPORT STRATEGIC change, % 8.4 14.8 16.2 9.9 9.2 03 03 Available seat-kilometres, billion ASK 124.7 137.7 157,2 173.1 190.9 04 change, % 7.7 10.4 14.2 10.1 10.3 +15.4 % 04 Passenger load factor, % 78.3 81.4 82.8 82.7 81.9 change, p. p. 0.5 3.1 1.4 (0.1) (0.8) Cargo and mail, thousand tonnes 156.3 205.8 273.4 303.9 317.0 change, % (6.0) 31.6 32.8 11.2 4.3 +10.3 % Revenue tonne-kilometres, billion TKM 9.5 11.0 13.0 14.2 15.4 change, % 7.0 16.5 17.7 9.5 8.4 Flights, thousand 323.8 331.9 368.5 411.5 446.0 change, % 13.0 2.5 11.0 11.7 8.4 +13.4 % Stage length, km 2,479 2,581 2,598 2,570 2,573 change, % (4.4) 4.1 0.7 (1.1) 0.1
Flights
446.0 thousand
Stage length
2,573 km
Passenger load factor
81.9 % 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 52 53 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019
01 01
02 02
Aeroflot Group: DOMESTIC FLIGHTS Aeroflot Group: INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Passenger traffic, million PAX 23.4 25.1 27.6 31.0 33.6 Passenger traffic, million PAX 16.0 18.3 22.5 24.7 27.1 change, % 32.5 7.6 9.7 12.3 8.5 change, % (6.2) 14.1 23.3 9.7 9.6
STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC Passenger turnover, billion RPK 44.7 48.7 53.2 59.9 64.9 Passenger turnover, billion RPK 52.9 63.4 77.0 83.2 91.4 REPORT STRATEGIC change, % 27.8 8.9 9.3 12.6 8.3 change, % (3.9) 19.8 21.4 8.1 9.8 03 03 Available seat-kilometres, billion ASK 56.3 58.3 63.8 70.2 77.1 Available seat-kilometres, billion ASK 68.5 79.4 93.4 102.8 113.8 04 change, % 29.0 3.7 9.4 10.1 9.8 change, % (5.2) 15.8 17.8 10.1 10.6 04 Passenger load factor, % 79.4 83.5 83.4 85.3 84.1 Passenger load factor, % 77.3 80.0 82.5 80.9 80.3 change, p. p. (0.8) 4.1 (0.1) 1.9 (1.2) change, p. p. 1.0 2.7 2.5 (1.5) (0.6) Cargo and mail, thousand tonnes 79.1 107.8 120.0 132.7 144.2 Cargo and mail, thousand tonnes 77.2 98.0 153.3 171.1 172.8 change, % (3.4) 36.2 11.3 10.6 8.6 change, % (8.5) 27.0 56.5 11.6 1.0 Revenue tonne-kilometres, billion TKM 4.3 4.8 5.3 5.9 6.3 Revenue tonne-kilometres, billion TKM 5.2 6.2 7.7 8.3 9.0 change, % 24.5 11.9 8.9 11.9 7.8 change, % (4.3) 20.3 24.5 7.9 8.9 Flights, thousand 195.0 196.0 215.0 238.0 259.0 Flights, thousand 128.8 135.9 153.4 173.4 187.0 change, % 29.2 0.5 9.7 10.7 8.8 change, % (5.1) 5.5 12.9 13.0 7.8 Stage length, km 1,912 1,935 1,929 1,934 1,930 Stage length, km 3,304 3,468 3,416 3,366 3,370 change, % (3.5) 1.2 (0.4) 0.3 (0.2) change, % 2.5 5.0 (1.5) (1.5) 0.2
Flights
259.0 Flights Stage length thousand Stage length Passenger load factor 1,930 km 187.0 Passenger load factor thousand 84 .1 % 3,370 km 80.3%
PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 54 55
Operational Review continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Aeroflot Group
The number of aircraft in Aeroflot Group’s passenger traffic Aeroflot Group’s operational performance by region (scheduled and charter flights) Aeroflot Group’s fleet remained broadly unchanged throughout 2019, however, million PAX Passenger traffic, Passenger turnover, Available seat-kilometres, Passenger load factor, 01 average fleet size increased by 5.5% 60.7 million PAX billion RPK billion ASK % 01 given previous year’s additions. 27.1 33.6 02 2019 60.7 2018 2019 change, % 2018 2019 change, % 2018 2019 change, % 2018 2019 change, p. p. 02 The drive for fleet utilisation efficiency 9.6% 8.5% 9.0% helped increase capacity by 10.3% to 24.7 31.0 Russia 30.2 32.7 8.4 58.4 63.2 8.2 68.6 75.4 9.9 85.1 83.9 (1.3) 2018 55.7 190.9 billion ASK. Capacity utilisation 9.7% 12.3% 11.1% Europe 12.0 13.4 11,7 27.3 30.6 12.3 36.0 40.2 11.6 75.7 76.1 0.5 remained high, with the passenger load 22.5 27.6 2017 50.1 factor at 81.9%. Passenger turnover Asia 3.6 4.1 13.9 23.0 26.9 17.1 28.1 34.0 20.7 81.6 79.2 (2.4) 23.3% 9.7% 15.4% increased by 9.2% to 156.3 billion RPK. 18.3 25.1 2016 43.4 CIS 3.0 3.0 (1.8) 6.5 6.6 2.1 7.7 8.1 4.8 84.0 81.9 (2.1) Aeroflot Group made a total of 14.1% 7.6% 10.3% STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC 16.0 23.4 Middle East 2.1 2.4 14.0 6.3 7.3 15.5 8.1 9.2 13.8 77.7 78.9 1.2 REPORT STRATEGIC 446.0 thousand flights in 2019, or 2015 39.4 03 over 1.2 thousand flights per day on (6.2)% 32.5% 13.4% Americas 1.0 1.0 (1.8) 8.7 8.6 (1.9) 10.7 10.2 (4.3) 81.8 83.9 2.1 03
04 average and over 1.3 thousand flights Scheduled flights 51.9 56.5 9.0 130.2 143.2 10.0 159.3 177.1 11.2 81.7 80.9 (0.9) 04 in August, the busiest month of the year International flights Domestic flights Growth rate in terms of traffic. With those flights, Charter flights 3.8 4.2 8.7 13.0 13.0 0.5 13.8 13.8 (0.1) 94.1 94.7 0.6 Aeroflot Group carried 60.7 million Total flights 55.7 60.7 9.0 143.2 156.3 9.2 173.1 190.9 10.3 82.7 81.9 (0.8) passengers, up 9.0% year-on-year.
Aeroflot Group’s passenger turnover and passenger load factor
156.3 2019 190.9 Domestic flights International flights 81.9% 143.2 2018 173.1 Domestic flights make a major Aeroflot Group’s airlines carried Aeroflot Group’s airlines 82.7% contribution to the total passenger 33.6 million passengers on domestic carried 27.1 million passengers 130.2 2017 157.2 traffic with 55.3% of the total routes in 2019, up 8.5% year-on-year, on international routes in 2019, 82.8% passengers carried. Given the with Pobeda accounting for almost up 9.6% year-on-year. Most of that thousand 112.1 >1.2 2016 137.7 difference in average stage length all of the Group’s domestic growth, traffic came from network carriers, Flights per day 81.4% between Russian and international or 2.5 million passengers out of the Aeroflot and Rossiya, due to the focus 97.6 destinations, domestic flights account 2.6 million total Group-wide traffic on international transfer development 2015 124.7 78.3% for 40.4% of the total capacity. growth. in line with the Group’s Development Strategy, as well as Rossiya’s % 9.2 Passenger turnover, Available seat-kilometres, Passenger load factor capacity utilisation for a number Passenger turnover growth billion RPK billion ASK of major international destinations from Sheremetyevo airport and the contribution from Rossiya’s charter programme.
PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 56 57
Operational Review continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Aeroflot airline
Aeroflot airline carried 37.2 million passengers in 2019, up 4.1% year- Share on-year. The company focused in the Group’s passenger traffic Aeroflot was ranked the world’s most on-time mainline airline globally 01 on ramping up a number of 61.3 % 01 according to the On-Time Performance Review, with 86.7% of its destinations opened in 2018 during 02 flights arriving on time. 02 the winter 2018/2019 season, which explains the moderate growth in passenger traffic in 2019.
Aeroflot airline’s passenger turnover Aeroflot airline’s passenger traffic exceeded a major milestone of 100 billion RPK and stood Aeroflot airline’s operational performance by region (scheduled and charter flights) million PAX at 101.6 billion RPK, up 3.8% 37.2 STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC year-on-year. Available seat- 2019 37.2 Passenger traffic, Passenger turnover, Available seat-kilometres, Passenger load factor, million PAX billion RPK billion ASK % 03 kilometres increased by 5.5% to 03 2018 2019 change, % 2018 2019 change, % 2018 2019 change, % 2018 2019 change, p. p. 04 128.3 billion ASK. 2018 35.8 04
The company made 291.7 thousand 2017 32.8 Russia 17.5 17.8 1.5 33.9 32.7 (3.5) 40.1 40.0 (0.2) 84.5 81.7 (2.8) flights, with a passenger load factor of Europe 9.5 10.2 7.8 21.7 23.6 8.9 29.5 32.1 8.7 73.4 73.6 0.2 79.2% (down 1.3 p. p. year-on-year). 2016 29.0 The passenger load factor remained Asia 3.2 3.5 7.8 22.1 24.3 9.6 26.9 30.2 12.3 82.4 80.4 (2.0) high but experienced some pressure 2015 26.1 CIS 2.6 2.6 (1.4) 5.7 5.8 2.1 6.9 7.2 5.2 83.2 80.7 (2.4) in 2019 due to excess capacity in the market. Middle East 1.9 2.2 14.4 5.8 6.6 15.4 7.4 8.5 14.2 77.4 78.2 0.8
Americas 1.0 1.0 (1.8) 8.7 8.6 (1.9) 10.7 10.2 (4.3) 81.8 83.9 2.1
Scheduled flights 35.7 37.2 4.1 97.9 101.6 3.8 121.5 128.2 5.5 80.6 79.3 (1.3)
Aeroflot airline’s passenger turnover Charter flights* 0.02 0.01 (59.7) 0.04 0.02 (56.4) 0.17 0.08 (50.5) 26.0 22.9 (3.1) and passenger load factor Total flights 35.8 37.2 4.1 98.0 101.6 3.8 121.7 128.3 5.5 80.5 79.2 (1.3) 101.6 2019 128.3 * Aeroflot airline’s charter operations continue to target athletic teams and official delegations. 79.2% 98.0 2018 121.7 80.5% 91.8 Throughout the year, Aeroflot This was the outcome of a number 2017 112.2 maintained flight punctuality at of effective measures undertaken 81.8% a high level and ranked first among during the past few years, including 82.7 Aeroflot airline’s 2019 passenger traffic 2016 101.8 the 20 largest global and European strict observance of boarding rules. breakdown by destination 81.3% airlines in the OAG monthly rating Punctuality both enhances customer 74.1 2015 93.5 multiple times. The airline also experience and boosts operational 79.3% received the highest five-star rating and financial performance of the for punctuality. company.
International flights Domestic flights Passenger turnover, Available seat-kilometres, Passenger load factor
billion RPK billion ASK PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 58 59
Operational Review continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Rossiya airline Pobeda airline
Rossiya airline carried 11.6 million Pobeda continued its accelerated passengers in 2019, up 3.7% Share development in 2019, its passenger Share year-on-year. in the Group’s traffic increased by 43.2% year- in the Group’s passenger traffic passenger traffic 01 19.0 % on-year to 10.3 million passengers. 17.0 % 01 Rossiya focuses on three key segments: The airline’s capacity grew by 41.5% 02 02 flights from Saint Petersburg, scheduled as a result of the addition of six new flights from Moscow Sheremetyevo Boeing 737-800 aircraft. airport and a charter programme (flights from Moscow Vnukovo airport and from Despite this capacity increase, other Russian cities). Rossiya airline’s passenger traffic Pobeda’s passenger load factor Pobeda airline’s passenger traffic remained at the same level as in Rossiya’s original base airport, the previous year, at 94.0%. million PAX million PAX Pulkovo, accounted for over 5.5 million 11.6 10.3 STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC passengers of its total traffic. Rossiya is 2019 11.6 2019 10.3 03 the leader in carrying transfer 03
04 passengers of Saint Petersburg’s airport, 2018 11.1 2018 7.2 04 with some 12%, or 670 thousand of the airport’s passengers, choosing to 2017 11.2 2017 4.6 make a connection in Saint Petersburg to continue their journey on Rossiya 2016 8.8 2016 4.3 flights. The airline carried over 5 million passengers from Vnukovo and 2015 9.1 2015 3.1 Sheremetyevo airports.
An important contribution to the airline’s traffic came from its cooperation with Biblio Globus tour operator. Charter flights accounted for 35.4% of Rossiya airline’s passenger turnover Pobeda airline’s passenger turnover the airline’s total traffic and 38.5% of its and passenger load factor and passenger load factor passenger turnover. 33.7 18.5 2019 39.5 2019 19.7 85.3% 94.0% 29.6 13.1 2018 34.2 2018 13.9 86.6% 94.1% 28.1 7.9 2017 33.3 2017 8.4 84.4% 94.2% 20.5 6.7 Rossiya airline’s 2019 passenger traffic 2016 25.2 Pobeda airline’s 2019 passenger traffic 2016 7.6 breakdown by destination 81.1% breakdown by destination 88.3% 17.0 4.7 2015 22.9 2015 5.7 74.1% 81.2%
International flights Domestic flights Passenger turnover, Available seat-kilometres, Passenger load factor International flights Domestic flights Passenger turnover, Available seat-kilometres, Passenger load factor
billion RPK billion ASK billion RPK billion ASK PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot Note. Data for 2015–2016 includes flights of Orenair and Donavia prior to their consolidation into Rossiya airline in 2016. 60 61
Operational Review continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Aurora airline Cargo and mail operations
Aurora airline carried 1.7 million Aeroflot Group’s cargo and mail operations Aeroflot Group’s revenue tonne-kilometres Aeroflot Group uses a belly passengers in 2019, up 2.2% year- Share cargo model, transporting on-year. Local flights to remote in the Group’s cargo and mail in aircraft % passenger traffic 317.0 thousand tonnes 15.4 billion TKM 01 destinations were growing rapidly. 2.7 172.8 144.2 9.0 6.3 cargo holds on passenger 01 2019 317.0 2019 15.4 Aurora carried 176.2 thousand 172.8 144.2 9.0 6.3 flights. Aeroflot Group carried 02 2019 317.0 2019 15.4 02 passengers on socially important 171.1 132.7 8.3 5.9 317.0 thousand tonnes of cargo 2018 303.9 flights in 2019, up 35% year-on- 171.1 132.7 2018 8.3 5.9 14.2 and mail in 2019, up 4.3% 2018 303.9 2018 14.2 year. In particular, the airline carried year-on-year. 153.3 120.0 7.7 5.3 107.7 thousand passengers on local 2017 153.3 120.0 273.4 2017 7.7 5.3 13.0 flights within the Sakhalin region, Aurora airline’s passenger traffic 2017 273.4 2017 13.0 The cargo/mail tonne- 98.0 107.8 6.2 4.8 35 thousand passengers within the 2016 98.0 107.8 205.8 2016 6.2 4.8 11.0 kilometres (TKM) increased Primorye Territory and 33.5 thousand 2016 205.8 2016 11.0 by 8.4% to 15.4 billion TKM, million PAX passengers within the Khabarovsk 1.7 77.1 79.2 5.1 4.3 while the revenue load factor STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC 2015 77.1 79.2 156.3 2015 5.1 4.3 9.5 REPORT STRATEGIC Territory. Local flights accounted for 2019 1.7 2015 156.3 2015 9.5 was 67.7%. 03 10.6% of Aurora’s total passenger 03
04 traffic. 2018 1.6 International flights Domestic flights International flights Domestic flights Aeroflot airline, which accounts 04 International flights Domestic flights International flights Domestic flights for 68.7% of Aeroflot Group’s 2017 1.5 total cargo/mail traffic, carried 217.8 thousand tonnes of cargo 2016 1.4 Aeroflot Group’s 2019 cargo and mail and mail, down 2.7% year-on- operations breakdown by airline, % year. Aeroflot airline’s cargo/mail 2015 1.1 tonne-kilometres increased by 2.3 2.3 2.9% to 10.1 billion TKM, while 11.8 11.8 the revenue load factor was 65.6%. 17.2 17.2
68.7 68.7 Aurora airline’s passenger turnover and passenger load factor
2.4 2019 3.4 Aeroflot Aeroflot Rossiya Rossiya 71.2% Pobeda Pobeda Aurora Aurora 2.5 2018 3.3 75.2% 2.4 2017 3.2 72.8% 2.2 Aurora airline’s 2019 passenger traffic 2016 3.0 breakdown by destination 73.0% 1.9 2015 2.6 71.6%
International flights Domestic flights Passenger turnover, Available seat-kilometres, Passenger load factor
billion RPK billion ASK PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 62 63
Annual Report 2019 Fleet Annual Report 2019 Aeroflot Group’s aircraft fleet evolution
01 For more than a decade, Aeroflot Group has been consistently Aeroflot airline’s fleet average age 01 Aeroflot Group’s fleet development strategy is based on the following principles 02 refreshing and streamlining its aircraft fleet to improve its operating, 02 environmental and technical efficiency. In 2019, the Group operated eight types of aircraft with an average age of 6.9 years. 5 years 4 operating a highly unified 4 improving the average seat Aeroflot airline’s fleet is one of the youngest in the world, with aircraft fleet (limited number capacity and efficiency of aircraft an average age of 5.0 years as at the end of 2019. of aircraft types in each segment) 4 increasing the share of modern Russian-built aircraft used 4 operating a young fleet in operations STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC
03 Aeroflot Group’s fleet composition Number of aircraft in Aeroflot Group’s fleet as at the year-end 03
04 and development reflects the specific 04 business models and route networks 245 114 2019 359 of each airline. 253 113 Aeroflot Group added nine new aircraft 2018 366
to its fleet in 2019. A total of 16 aircraft 224 101 were phased out over the same period. 2017 325 The 2019 net fleet decrease was seven 189 103 aircraft. However, given the additions 2016 292 of the previous year, average fleet 170 92 size increased by 5.5% year-on-year. 2015 262 Aeroflot Group operated a fleet of 359 aircraft as at the end of 2019. Aeroflot airline Aeroflot Group’s subsidiaries There was preparation under way in Note. Data for 2018–2019 excludes An-24 and An-148 aircraft not operated by the Group during the period. 2019 to bring online new wide-body Airbus A350 aircraft that will gradually replace the Airbus A330. The first out of a total of 22 contractually committed aircraft was added to Aeroflot airline’s Average age of aircraft fleet in operation, years fleet in early 2020. 5.0 2019 6.9
4.2 2018 6.3
4.1 2017 6.2
4.2 2016 6.5
4.4 2015 6.4
Aeroflot airline Aeroflot Group PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 64 65
Operational Review continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019
01 Aeroflot Group’s aircraft fleet by type Aeroflot Group’s fleet by type of aircraft Aeroflot Group’s fleet by airline Aeroflot Group operated a fleet of 01 as at 31 December 2019, % as at 31 December 2019, % 02 02 359 aircraft 6.4 6.4 17.316.4 16.4 17.3 8.4 8.4
17.0 17.0 68.2 5 types 4 types 1 type 3 types 68.2
STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC 66.3 66.3 REPORT STRATEGIC
03 2–3 travel classes 1–2 travel classes One travel class 1–2 travel classes 03 Wide-body Aeroflot Pobeda 04 Wide-body Aeroflot Pobeda 04 Narrow-body (medium-haul) Rossiya Aurora Narrow-body (medium-haul) Rossiya Aurora Narrow-body (regional) Narrow-body (regional) Wide-body
Aeroflot Group’s aircraft fleet
Change 2019 4 Airbus A330 4 Boeing 747 — — Type of aircraft As at 31 December 2018 As at 31 December 2019 phased in phased out 4 Boeing 777 4 Boeing 777 Wide-body 58 2 (1) 59 Airbus A330-200 5 – – 5 Narrow-body Airbus A330-300 17 – (1) 16 Boeing 777-300 5 – – 5 Medium-haul Boeing 777-300ER 22 2 – 24 Boeing 747-400 9 – – 9
Narrow-body (medium-haul) 244 7 (13) 238 Airbus А319 35 – (5) 30 4 Airbus A320 (family) 4 Airbus A320 (family) 4 Boeing 737 NG 4 Airbus A319 Airbus А320 85 1 (4) 82 4 Boeing 737 NG 4 Boeing 737 NG Airbus А321 37 – (4) 33 Boeing 737-800 87 6 – 93
Regional Narrow-body (regional) 64 – (2) 62 DHC-6-400 3 – – 3 DHC-8-200 2 – – 2 DHC-8-300 4 – (1) 3 DHC-8-400 5 – – 5 4 SSJ100 — — 4 DHC-6-400
4 DHC-8-200/300/400 Superjet 100 50 – (1) 49 TOTAL 366 9 (16) 359
Note. Data excludes one An-24 aircraft that was not operated in 2018 and 2019. PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 66 67
Operational Review continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Aeroflot airline’s aircraft fleet evolution Aircraft fleet of Rossiya, Pobeda and Aurora
01 Aeroflot airline’s fleet includes five Aeroflot airline’s aircraft fleet In 2019, Rossiya airline operated Subsidiaries’ aircraft fleet 01 types of aircraft with two to three travel Airbus A320 narrow-body aircraft on 02 As at As at As at As at 02 Type of aircraft Change Type of aircraft Change classes. As seat capacity in comparable 31 December 2018 31 December 2019 scheduled routes and Boeing 777 31 December 2018 31 December 2019 narrowbody aircraft is different between and 747 wide-body aircraft on leisure Business and Economy classes, we can Wide-body 39 40 1 flights (to destinations under the charter Rossiya airline 65 61 (4) adjust the Business to Economy ratio for Airbus A330-200 5 5 – programme and resorts of the Black Boeing 777-300 5 5 – more effective, demand-driven capacity Sea) and flights to the Russian Far management. Airbus A330-300 17 16 (1) East destinations. Boeing 737 aircraft Boeing 777-300ER 5 5 – were used on both the scheduled and Boeing 777-300ER 17 19 2 Boeing 747-400 9 9 – Two wide-body Boeing 777-300ER charter programmes. As at the end of STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC aircraft were added to Aeroflot airline’s 2019, Rossiya operated a total fleet of Airbus A319 25 20 (5) Narrow-body (medium-haul) 164 156 (8) 03 fleet in 2019, while net fleet decrease 61 aircraft. 03 Airbus A320 5 6 1 04 was eight aircraft. As at the end of 2019, Airbus A320 80 76 (4) 04 Aeroflot airline had 245 aircraft, including The aircraft fleet of the low-cost Boeing 737-800 16 16 – Airbus A321 37 33 (4) 40 wide-body aircraft, 156 narrow-body carrier Pobeda comprises one aircraft medium-haul aircraft and 49 regional Boeing 737-800 47 47 – type, Boeing 737-800, with a single Pobeda airline 24 30 6 narrow-body aircraft. cabin configuration. In 2019, Pobeda Boeing 737-800 24 30 6 Narrow-body (regional) 50 49 (1) received six new narrow-body Boeing 737-800 aircraft, expanding its Superjet 100 50 49 (1) total fleet to 30 aircraft as at the end of Aurora airline 24 23 (1) the year. Airbus A319 10 10 – TOTAL 253 245 (8) Aurora airline operates narrow-body DHC-6-400 3 3 – Airbus A319 on scheduled flights and DHC-8-200 2 2 – DHC-8 and DHC-6 turboprop aircraft on local flights. Aurora had a total fleet of DHC-8-300 4 3 (1) 23 aircraft as at the end of 2019. DHC-8-400 5 5 –
Aeroflot airline’s fleet by type of aircraft Aeroflot airline’s fleet in 2019 TOTAL 113 114 1 as at 31 December 2019, % Note. Data excludes one An-24 aircraft that was not operated in 2018 and 2019. 245 aircraft
20.0 20.016.3 16.3
Wide-body Narrow-body Narrow-body
63.7 63.7 (medium-haul) (regional)
Wide-body Wide-body Narrow-bodyNarrow-body (medium-haul) (medium-haul) 40 156 49 Narrow-bodyNarrow-body (regional) (regional) PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 68 69 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Aeroflot Group’s aircraft fleet
01 01
02 02
59 aircraft Airbus A330-300 16 aircraft Airbus A330-200 5 aircraft Boeing 777-300ER 24 aircraft Boeing 777-300 5 aircraft Boeing 747-400 9 aircraft
Wide-body Length, m 63.69 Length, m 58.82 Length, m 73.9 Length, m 73.9 Length, m 70.6 Wingspan, m 60.3 Wingspan, m 60.3 Wingspan, m 64.8 Wingspan, m 60.9 Wingspan, m 64.4
STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC Long-haul Seating capacity, seats 293–302 Seating capacity, seats 229–241 Seating capacity, seats 373–457 Seating capacity, seats 373 Seating capacity, seats 447–522 REPORT STRATEGIC Maximum take-off weigth, kg 230,000 Maximum take-off weigth, kg 230,000 Maximum take-off weigth, kg 351,530 Maximum take-off weigth, kg 299,370 Maximum take-off weigth, kg 396,890 03 03 Engines RR Trent 772B Engines RR Trent 772B Engines GE 90-115BL Engines RR211 Trent 892 Engines CF6-80C2, PW4056 Flight range, km 9,500 04 Flight range, km 11,200 Flight range, km 14,594 Flight range, km 11,135 Flight range, km 13,450 04
238 aircraft Boeing 737-800 93 aircraft Airbus А321 33 aircraft Airbus А320 82 aircraft Airbus А319 30 aircraft
Narrow-body Length, m 39.5 Length, m 44.5 Length, m 37.6 Length, m 33.8 Wingspan, m 35.8 Wingspan, m 35.8 Wingspan, m 35.8 Wingspan, m 34.1 Middle-haul Seating capacity, seats 158–189 Seating capacity, seats 170–183 Seating capacity, seats 140–168 Seating capacity, seats 128–138 Maximum take-off weigth, kg 79,015 Maximum take-off weigth, kg 89,000 Maximum take-off weigth, kg 77,000 Maximum take-off weigth, kg 75,500 Engines CFM 56-7B x 2 Engines CFM 56-5B Engines CFM 56-5A/5B Engines CFM 56-5A/5B Flight range, km 5,765 Flight range, km 3,800 Flight range, km 6,150 Flight range, km 6,800
62 aircraft SSJ100 49 aircraft DHC 8-400 5 aircraft DHC 8-300 3 aircraft DHC 8-200 2 aircraft DHC 6-400 3 aircraft
Length, m 29.9 Length, m 32.8 Length, m 25.7 Length, m 22.2 Length, m 15.8
Narrow-body Wingspan, m 27.8 Wingspan, m 28.4 Wingspan, m 27.4 Wingspan, m 25.9 Wingspan, m 19.8 Regional Seating capacity, seats 87 Seating capacity, seats 70 Seating capacity, seats 50 Seating capacity, seats 37 Seating capacity, seats 19 Maximum take-off weigth, kg 45,880 Maximum take-off weigth, kg 29,574 Maximum take-off weigth, kg 19,505 Maximum take-off weigth, kg 16,466 Maximum take-off weigth, kg 5,670 Engines Power Jet SaM146 Engines PW150A Engines PW123 Engines PW123 Engines PTA6A-34 Flight range, km 2,400 Flight range, km 2,532 Flight range, km 2,500 Flight range, km 1,710 Flight range, km 1,800 PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 70 71
Operational Review continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Fuel efficiency Flight hours
An important benefit of the young aircraft fleet is high fuel efficiency, which also results in a lower environmental impact 01 01 and significantly reduced CO2 and NOx air Aeroflot Group maintains high fleet Flight hours emissions. utilisation efficiency. Due to the expansion 02 02 of Aeroflot Group operations in 2019, Specific fuel consumption per available total flight hours increased by 9.1% 1,226 thousand seat-kilometre across Aeroflot Group was year-on-year to 1,226 thousand hours. 834 392 reduced by 0.9% to 22.3 grams (g/ASK) Aeroflot airline posted a 7.0% increase 2019 1,226 in 2019, while for Aeroflot airline it remained to 834 thousand hours. 9.1% 779 345 almost flat at 23.1 g/ASK. 2018 1,124 Aeroflot Group’s flight hours per aircraft 11.3% Specific fuel consumption per tonne- in operation per day averaged 9.3 vs 8.9 703 306 STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC 2017 1,009 REPORT STRATEGIC kilometre across Aeroflot Group in 2018. Aeroflot airline’s flight hours per 10.7% 03 increased by 0.9% year-on-year aircraft in operation per day averaged 9.2. 640 272 03 2016 912 to 277.0 grams (g/TKM), while for 04 6.1% 04 Aeroflot airline it increased 2.9% 595 265 to 291.8 g/TKM. 2015 860 5.4%
Aeroflot airline Aeroflot Group’s subsidiaries Growth rate
Average flight hours per aircraft in operation per day for Aeroflot Group
9.3 hours
2019 9.3
2018 8.9
Specific fuel consumption, Specific fuel consumption, 2017 9.1 Aeroflot Group Aeroflot airline
2016 9.4 23.1 23.3 23.2 23.0 23.0 23.1 22.9 2015 9.5 22.8
304.5 22.5 299.2 291.8 Note. Average flight hours per aircraft in operation per day calculated as the average of the opening and 22.3 closing number of aircraft with no adjustments for maintenance and other downtime for technical reasons. 286.4 286.3 283.5 277.0
277.6
276.4 274.5
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 g/TKM g/ASK g/TKM g/ASK PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 72 73
Annual Report 2019 Network, Traffic Rights Annual Report 2019 and Alliances Aeroflot Group’s route network development 1
01 Aeroflot Group continues developing a balanced route network based 01
02 on its multi-brand platform which maximises the coverage of all the 02 key market segments and ensures presence in different price and regional segments.
The route network development is built The Company also considers the long- around gradual flight frequency increase term development potential of the new for the most popular destinations and markets, including for higher future flight STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC connectivity improvement through banking frequency. 03 of scheduled flights at Aeroflot’s hub, 03
04 Sheremetyevo airport, thus enhancing A well-developed route network means 04 customer experience. Launch or new that Russia’s regions are better connected destinations is based on the analysis both domestically and internationally, of demand, competition and economic an important factor of the nation’s feasibility in terms of both point-to-point economic growth and development. traffic and network synergies from Aeroflot Group’s network airlines connecting traffic. (Aeroflot, Rossiya and Aurora) operated
Main Aeroflot Group’s route network development priorities
Number of Aeroflot Group’s routes
2018 2019 Change, % 4 improving the ease of travel to 4 launching new and from Russia’s regions destinations in major sch. chart. total sch. chart. total sch. chart. total markets with high transfer International 143 150 250 144 128 236 0.7 (14.7) (5.6) 4 improving customer experience traffic potential Domestic 145 92 185 126 68 153 (13.1) (26.1) (17.3) for non-stop flights and point-to-point passangers 4 further development of Medium-haul 260 232 398 242 185 350 (6.9) (20.3) (12.1) the hub at Sheremetyevo Long-haul 28 10 37 28 11 39 – 10.0 5.4 4 optimising connections on airport intercontinental (Asia–Europe, TOTAL 288 242 435 270 196 389 (6.3) (19.0) (10.6) North America–Middle and Far East), and inter-regional Note. In 2018, the Group’s airlines also carried out scheduled flights on 30 domestic routes between the cities that hosted the 2018 World Cup to service increased inter-city demand. routes (Russian Far East/Urals– Centre/South)
PJSC Aeroflot 1. The data on Aeroflot Group’s route network, unless otherwise stated, excludes Pobeda, which due to its business model focuses on point-to-point demand rather than flight frequency. PJSC Aeroflot 74 75
Operational Review continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Aeroflot airline’s route network development
01 270 scheduled routes to 56 countries Aeroflot Group’s scheduled flights by region (2019 vs 2018) Aeroflot airline’s network covered Aeroflot airline’s scheduled flights by region (2019 vs 2018) 01 in 2019, connecting 186 cities and 160 scheduled routes to 54 countries 02 02 towns in Russia and around the world. Russia in 2019. Russia 3.3 7.9 Pobeda LCC network comprised Europe 126 destinations, including 71 that were The company focused on ramping Europe 7.0 6.9 unique for the Group. With Pobeda up a number of new destinations CIS CIS taken into account, the Group’s airlines opened in 2018. The airline launched 0.0 0.0 operated flights to 57 countries. two international routes, to Marseille Asia Asia 12.5 and Palma de Mallorca, as well as 5.9 The number of scheduled routes was regional flights between Krasnodar and STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC Middle East Middle East REPORT STRATEGIC down 6.3% year-on-year in 2019, mostly 8.6 Simferopol, and between Volgograd 13.2 03 03 due to Rossiya’s regional route network Americas and Sochi. Flights from Moscow to Americas 04 optimisation. The total number of the (4.4) Gothenburg and Salekhard were (4.4) 04 Group-operated routes was down 10.6% TOTAL discontinued as part of the route network TOTAL to 389. 4.7 optimisation. 7.0
The number of scheduled flights grew The average weekly frequency of by 4.7% year-on-year. Aeroflot Group Aeroflot airline’s scheduled flights grew continued increasing the frequency of Average weekly frequency of Aeroflot Group’s flights by 0.9%, from 18.0 to 18.2 flights per Average weekly frequency of Aeroflot airline’s flights scheduled service to the most popular route per week. The average weekly and profitable destinations. The average SCHEDULED FLIGHTS frequency in scheduled international SCHEDULED FLIGHTS 14.7 18.2 2019 weekly frequency of scheduled segment was up 1.4% (from 13.9 14.1 +4.7% 18.0 +0.9% flights grew by 4.7% year-on-year to 14.1 flights) while for domestic (from 14.1 to 14.7) – on average the International scheduled flights scheduled destinations it was down 0.5% International scheduled flights Group’s network companies carried 12.1 (from 25.5 to 25.3 flights). 14.1 +2.7% +1.4% out two flights per destination per 11.8 13.9 day. The average weekly frequency Domestic scheduled flights Domestic scheduled flights grew by 2.7% (from 11.8 to 12.1) for 17.8 25.3 international and by 7.7% (from 16.5 16.5 +7.7% (0.5)% to 17.8) for domestic scheduled routes. 25.5 Long-haul scheduled flights Long-haul scheduled flights 8.8 8.3 8.7 +1.2% 7.9 +5.2%
Medium-haul scheduled flights Medium-haul scheduled flights 15.5 20.0 14.7 +5.3% 20.2 (0.8)%
CHARTER FLIGHTS CHARTER FLIGHTS 1.7 0.32 1.4 +24.7% 0.56 (42.9)%
2019 2018 2019 2018 PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 76 77
Operational Review continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Subsidiary airlines’ route network development
01 The number of Aeroflot airline’s scheduled 4 The number of scheduled flights to Connectivity ratio for Aeroflot airline’s Rossiya airline Aurora airline 01 flights grew by 7.0% year-on-year in 2019 Southeast Asia was up 5.9%, including own flights 02 02 due to the increase in capacity on the due to the higher frequency of flights to Rossiya airline operated scheduled Aurora’s scheduled local routes in 2019 most popular routes and the launch of Seoul and other destinations services on 89 routes (48 domestic and new destinations. 23.6 41 international) to 21 countries in 2019, Nikolaevsk-on-Amur 4 The number of scheduled flights 2019 23.6 including 62 routes under PJSC Aeroflot’s Okha 4 The highest growth, 13.2%, was for to North and Central America was commercial management. Petropavlovsk- Kamchatsky the Middle East destinations, due to down 4.4% due to the changes to the 2018 22.0 Nogilki increased frequencies of flights to Moscow–New York flight frequency In 2019, the Group made a decision to Komsomolsk-on-Amur Turkey’s cities, as well as Dubai, Beirut in the winter schedule (the number of 2017 21.2 reduce Rossiya’s flights by narrow-body STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC and Cairo flights down from three to two per day) aircraft in preparation for intra-group Shakhtersk 03 2016 19.1 redeployment of its Boeing 737-800 fleet. Blagoveshchensk 03 Vostok Yedinka 04 4 European destinations saw the number 4 Domestic destinations saw the number Rossiya continues to develop traffic from 04 of scheduled flights increase by 6.9% of scheduled flights increase by 7.9% 2015 16.0 Pulkovo, its original base airport and Khabarovsk Svetlaya driven by the launch of service to driven by the launch of a large number a regional transport hub servicing the Amgu Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Marseille and Palma de Mallorca, of new destinations during the winter North-West of Russia. Rossiya’s long-haul Terney and higher flight frequency to some 2018/2019 season, including to the flights use Sheremetyevo airport (mostly Dalnerechensk Iturup Plastun destinations, including Lyon, Tenerife, North Caucasus cities (Vladikavkaz, flat fare flights to the Russian Far East) Dalnegorsk Brussels, Dublin, Bucharest and Grozny, Makhachkala, Nazran and while its charter programme is operated Kavalerovo Yuzhno-Kurilsk a number of others Nalchik) and to Izhevsk and Ulyanovsk, from Vnukovo airport. Development of Preobrazheniye which continued to run throughout the Rossiya’s leisure route network from Vladivostok 4 The number of scheduled flights to year in 2019 many Russian regions is supported by the the CIS remained flat year-on-year. airline’s cooperation with Biblio Globus, The increased number of flights for The connectivity ratio for Aeroflot airline’s one of Russia’s leading tour operators. some destinations, including cities own flights improved from 22.0 in 2018 Aurora airline operated scheduled In 2019, Aurora continued to carry out in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and to 23.6 in 2019. service on 45 routes (32 domestic and local flights connecting regional capitals Kyrgyzstan, was offset by suspention 13 international) to four countries in 2019, with remote destinations. It had scheduled of flights to Georgia following the including 21 routes under PJSC Aeroflot’s flights for 17 such routes. Additionally, it decision of regulation authorities commercial management. operated charter flights to remote Russian Far East destinations. Aurora’s priority is improving ease of travel and accommodating the demand for Rossiya launched scheduled flights from Number of Aeroflot airline’s routes flights for the Russian Far East, Yakutsk Khabarovsk to Yakutsk and socially 2018 2019 Change, % and such major Siberian cities as Irkutsk, important flights from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Krasnoyarsk and Novosibirsk. Aurora to Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Nogliki and sch. chart. total sch. chart. total sch. chart. total also operates international flights from Shakhtyorsk. The airline also strengthened International 100 48 123 101 46 126 1.0 (4.2) 2.4 Khabarovsk, Vladivostok and Yuzhno- its position in the international air Domestic 58 52 88 59 21 65 1.7 (59.6) (26.1) Sakhalinsk to South Korea, China and travel market by launching flights from Japan. The airline also operates socially Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to Tokyo and from
Medium-haul 132 97 183 136 64 164 3.0 (34.0) (10.4) important local flights in the Sakhalin Vladivostok to Mudanjiang, and increasing Region and the Primorye Territory. flight frequency from Vladivostok to Long-haul 26 3 28 24 3 27 (7.7) – (3.6) Harbin, Busan, Tokio, and from Yuzhno- TOTAL 158 100 211 160 67 191 1.3 (33.0) (9.5) Sakhalinsk and Khabarovsk to Seoul.
Note. In 2018, in order to service increased inter-city demand Aeroflot airline also carried out scheduled flights on five domestic routes between the cities that hosted the 2018 World Cup. PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 78 79
Operational Review continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Transfer development
01 Pobeda airline Aeroflot Group takes advantage of The share of international transfer went Share of transfer passengers in Aeroflot airline’s 01 Russia’s beneficial geographical up to 14.3%. International transfer total passenger traffic, % 02 02 Pobeda is based at Vnukovo airport in The airline prioritises servicing sizable position to pick up passenger traffic gives Aeroflot Group an additional Moscow and also operates flights from markets and launching routes not covered between Europe and Asia and from revenue stream from international a number of regional airports in Russia. by other airlines within the Group. other O&D markets. The bulk of the markets and global passenger traffic. 10.3 Pobeda operated 126 routes in 2019, 71 Pobeda also actively develops regional Group’s transfer traffic is handled by Domestic transfer traffic was 10.3%. of which were unique and complemented network, i.e. flights between Russia’s Aeroflot airline. 14.3 the Group’s route network. major cities, as well as the most popular An additional contribution to transfer 60.0 international markets via opening services Total Aeroflot airline’s 2019 transfer traffic comes from Rossiya airline, 15.4 to secondary airports. traffic was up 2.1% year-on-year because its scheduled flights STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC to 14.7 million passengers. Transfer from Moscow are operated from 03 passengers accounted for 40.0% of Sheremetyevo airport and because 03 Aeroflot airline’s 2019 total passenger it has a number of international 04 Direct passenger traffic 04 traffic (vs 40.7% in 2018). destinations, including to Indonesia Russia – other countries transfer (Denpasar) and Sri Lanka (Colombo). International transfer Pobeda airline’s routes in 2019 A major part of the transfer traffic With one of Aeroflot Group’s strategy Domestic transfer was between Russia and other focus areas being international transfer
Murmansk countries, accounting for 15.4% of development, Aeroflot airline and Aeroflot airline’s total passenger traffic. Rossiya airline carried 5.5 million passengers between international O&D points with a connection in Moscow in 2019. Syktyvkar Surgut Petrozavodsk Nizhnevartovsk
St Petersburg Kirov Tyumen Chaboksary Perm Tomsk Nizhnekamsk Ekaterinburg o o Krasnoyarsk Riga Omsk Kemerovo Kazan Chelyabinsk Novosibirsk Kaliningrad Ufa Magnitogorsk Ulyanovsk Irkutsk Ulan-Ude Aeroflot airline’s key international transfer routes in 2019 Berlin Samara Eindhoven Cologne Saratov Ostend Leipzig Karlovy Vary Volgograd Baden-Baden Memmingem Bratislava Rostov- Salzburg on-Don Astrakhan o o Bergamo (Milan) Краснодар Anapa Genoa Treviso Gelendzhik Mineralnye Vody Rimini Sochi Pisa Tivat Varna Nalchik Makhachkala Girona Vladikavkaz Rome Batumi Tbilisi Bari Istanbul Gyumri Baku London Berlin Cagliari Belgrade Palermo Beijing Catania Bodrum Antalya Alania New York Istanbul Dalaman Yerevan Larnaca Los Angeles
Tel Aviv Shanghai Eilat Hanoi
Bangkok Dubai PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 80 81
Operational Review continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Developing the route network and increasing flight frequencies: Codeshare and interline agreements traffic rights and designations
01 The Group works with regulators on an ongoing Codeshare agreements enable 01 basis to obtain traffic rights and designations to Aeroflot Group to strengthen its presence Codeshare agreements 02 Aeroflot airline 02 launch new routes and increase flight frequencies for in high-potential markets, enter the existing ones, thus driving its strategic development. 4 14 new traffic rights to operate international scheduled passenger markets where barriers otherwise exist, The Federal Air Transport Agency issued the following services from Moscow to Aktau, Alicante, Almaty, Atyrau, Goa, Mumbai, and use its aircraft fleet more efficiently. PJSC Aeroflot had 30 codeshare agreements with foreign and traffic rights to PJSC Aeroflot and the subsidiaries Osaka, Paphos, Rimini, Shymkent; from Krasnoyarsk to Beijing and Russian airlines in 2019, including: under its commercial management in 2019. Sanya; from Saint Petersburg to Rome PJSC Aeroflot’s major partners by volume 4 21 additional traffic rights to increase the frequencies of international of business generated through codeshare In 2019, Aeroflot airline waived three traffic rights to scheduled passenger services from Moscow to Aktobe, Bangkok, agreements in 2019 were Alitalia, 4 Twenty-three agreements under 4 Two agreements under which operate international scheduled passenger services Barcelona, Bologna, Bukhara, Geneva, Heraklion, Karaganda, Larnaca, Air France, Air Europa, Finnair and KLM, which Aeroflot airline acted both Aeroflot airline acted as a STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC from Moscow to Kos, Nha Trang, Urumqi. Four traffic Lyon, Ljubljana, Malaga, Milan, Nur-Sultan, Palma de Mallorca, Beijing, and Aeroflot Group’s airlines and Siberia as a partner operator and a marketing partner only, selling 03 rights to operate international scheduled passenger Phuket, Rome, Tashkent, Tel Aviv, Urumqi Airlines among Russian carriers. marketing partner: Aerolineas partner flights under its code: 03
04 services from Moscow to Barcelona and Goa and 4 1 new traffic right to operate international charter passenger services Argentinas, Aerovias de Mexico, Air Malta and Bangkok Airways 04 from Saint Petersburg to Milan and Rome were from Moscow to Grenoble In 2019, Aeroflot began codeshare Air Europa, Air France, Air Baltic, handed over to Rossiya airline. flights with Vietnam Airlines on the Air Serbia, Alitalia, Bulgaria Air, 4 Two agreements with Moscow–Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh–Cam Ranh/ Czech Airlines, China Eastern Aeroflot Group’s airlines under Rossiya waived six traffic rights to operate Rossiya airline Phu Quoc and Moscow–Saint Petersburg/ Airlines, China Southern Airlines, commercial management international scheduled passenger service Ufa/Krasnodar routes. Codeshare Delta Air Lines, Finnair, Garuda arrangements for operation of from Moscow and Sochi to Yerevan, from 4 8 new traffic rights to operate international scheduled passenger flights with Czech Airlines on the Indonesia, Icelandair, Kenya joint flights – with Rossiya and Saint Petersburg to Almaty, Astana, Dubai and services from Moscow to Antalya, Bangkok, Barcelona, Dubai, Moscow–Prague route were renewed. Airways, KLM, Korean Air, LOT Aurora. Yerevan. Two traffic rights to operate international Heraklion, Larnaca, Paphos, Phuket Cooperation was expanded to new Polish Airlines, MIAT, Saudi scheduled passenger service, from Moscow 4 8 additional traffic rights to increase the frequencies of international destinations under codeshare agreements Arabian Airlines, Vietnam Airlines to Salzburg (inherited from Transaero) and scheduled passenger services from Moscow to Bangkok, Goa, Prague, with Air Europa, Aerovias de Mexico, and Siberia Airlines from Saint Petersburg to Baku were withdrawn due from Saint Petersburg to Milan, Prague, Rome, Tashkent LOT-Polish Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines to absence of air service. 4 7 new traffic rights to operate international charter passenger services and Bangkok Airways. 4 Three agreements under which from Moscow to Barcelona, Burgas and Varna, from Saint Petersburg Aeroflot airline acted as a partner Following the decision by the Inter-Agency to Burgas, Varna and Barcelona, from Yekaterinburg to Barcelona As at the end of 2019, PJSC Aeroflot had operator only: Cubana de Commission on Licensing Carriers not to interline agreements with 134 carriers, Aviacion, Middle East Airlines and renew Transaero’s traffic rights for the winter including five Russian carriers and TAROM 2019/2020 season, in August 2019 Aeroflot airline Aurora airline five CIS-based airlines. and Rossiya airline were voted on a non-preferential basis to receive almost all of Transaero’s traffic rights 4 1 new traffic right to operate international scheduled passenger service (with the exception of Rossiya’s traffic right for the from Khabarovsk to Tokyo (Narita) Moscow–Paris (Orly) route) with no expiry date. 4 1 additional traffic right to increase the frequency of international scheduled passenger services from Khabarovsk to Seoul offset by As a result of Aeroflot’s joint effort with the a decrease in frequency of service from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to Seoul Department of State Policy in Civil Aviation of the Russian Ministry of Transport, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs appointed PJSC Aeroflot as
a scheduled flights operator for the Moscow–Mumbai route. PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 82 83 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Membership in the SkyTeam Alliance
01 A new SkyTeam alliance agreement came The Digital Spine will make it possible to: SkyTeam Alliance had 19 members in 01 into effect in early 2019, setting forth 2019, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, 02 02 a revised organisational structure of the 4 seamlessly book ancillary services and Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, KLM, alliance. Under the agreement, the central seats from partners’ websites Alitalia, China Airlines, China Eastern 1,150 destinations governing body of the Alliance will be Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, the executive board that has permanent 4 check in passengers and baggage all the Kenya Airways, Korean Air, Middle East membership from the Alliance’s six way to the final destination Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, TAROM, largest carriers: Aeroflot, Air France, Vietnam Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and KLM, China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air 4 inform passengers, change partner Garuda Indonesia. China Southern Airlines Lines, Korean Air. The other partners airline’s booking and modify baggage left SkyTeam in 2019. The Alliance’s STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC 175 countries will participate in the decision-making itinerary in case of service disruption aggregate route network comprised 03 process indirectly, voting through proxies 1,150 destinations in 175 countries. 03
04 appointed out of the member airlines and 4 fully automate earning and redeeming SkyTeam’s members, including 04 rotating every two years. qualifying miles, elite status confirmation Aeroflot airline, were making a total of and offering status privileges with any 14,500 flights on a daily basis. In 2019, SkyTeam worked towards carrier connected to the platform. thousand flights on a daily basis an ambitious goal to become a trendsetter As a SkyTeam partner, Aeroflot carried 14.5 in IT technology for other airlines by over 480 thousand passengers under building a unique Digital Spine solution codeshare and interline agreements with that would bridge technology differences other SkyTeam Alliance members in 2019. between GDS systems and take flying About 249 thousand Aeroflot passengers across multiple SkyTeam members were carried by its SkyTeam partners. to a new level.
The new model aims to reflect the interests and priorities of the key members of the alliance, ensure compliance with membership requirements, simplify the decision-making process and optimise the costs of attending regular meetings.
PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 84 85 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Oslo Helsinki Aeroflot Airline’s Stockholm Tallin o o Gothenburg Route Network Riga Kazan Copenhagen Vilnus
Dublin Hamburg Amsterdam Berlin London Hannover Warsaw 01 Düsseldorf Dresden 01 Brussels Frankfurt Prague 02 02 Stuttgard Paris Munich Zurich Vienna Budapest Ljubljana Makhachkala Geneva Venice Zagreb Grozny Lyon Milan Belgrad Bucharest Nalchik Murmansk Verona Split Salekhard Marseille Novy Urengoy Vladikavkaz Yakutsk Nice Bologna Sofia Burgas Tivat Nazran Barcelona Rome Istanbul Thessaloniki Arkhangelsk Madrid Khanty- Valencia Naples Mansiysk Surgut Palma Alicante Syktyvkar Nizhnevartovsk
STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC Lisbon Athens REPORT STRATEGIC Malaga Antalya Heraklion St Petersburg Perm Izhevsk Tyumen Petropavlovsk- 03 Larnaca Tomsk 03 Kazan Ekaterinburg Kamchatsky Nizhny Novgorod Nizhnekamsk Novosibirsk Krasnoyarsk o o Omsk Kemerovo 04 Chelyabinsk Abakan 04 Saransk Ufa Barnaul Irkutsk Kaliningrad Ulyanovsk Kostanay Samara Novokuznetsk Khabarovsk Saratov Magnitogorsk Minsk Nur-Sultan Voronezh Orenburg Karaganda Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Belgorod Aktobe Ulan Bator Volgograd Rostov- Atyrau Chisinau Vladivostok on-Don Krasnodar Astrakhan Simferopol Stavropol Kyzylorda Anapa Vladikavkaz Almaty New York Minvody Shymkent Bishkek Gelendzhik Aktau Osh Sochi Tbilisi Bukhara Tashkent Beijing Baku Samarkand Yerevan Seoul Washington Tokyo
Los Angeles Tegeran Beirut Shanghai Tel Aviv
Cairo Dehli Tenerife Miami Dubai Guangzhou Havana Hong Kong Hanoi
Bangkok Ho Chi Minh City
Phuket
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Petropavlovsk- Perm Kamchatsky 01 St Petersburg Tyumen 01 Nizhny Novgorod Ekaterinburg Krasnoyarsk 02 02 o o Komsomolsk- Omsk on-Amur Kazan Chelyabinsk Novosibirsk Blagoveshchensk Ufa Kaliningrad Samara Irkutsk Khabarovsk Hamburg Orenburg London Berlin Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Düsseldorf Harbin Prague Volgograd
STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC Munich REPORT STRATEGIC Paris Vienna Sapporo Rostov-on-Don Vladivostok 03 Geneva 03 Simferopol Krasnodar Anapa Minvody 04 Milan Gelendzhik 04 Nice Rimini Tivat Sochi Tashkent Burgas Beijing Barcelona Rome Samarkand Seoul Tokyo Pusan
Larnaca
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Denpasar PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 88 89
Annual Report 2019 Sales Annual Report 2019 and Distirbution
01 Aeroflot sells tickets both in Russia and The website offers tickets for flights Management of services operated by The share of online and 01 operated both by Aeroflot airlines as subsidiary airlines under codeshare call centre sales in 2019 02 abroad through a variety of channels, 02 including its website and mobile app. well as its subsidiaries, Rossiya and agreements enables PJSC Aeroflot to Aurora, under Aeroflot’s common airline centralise administration of sales, revenue, code. Tickets are also sold through route network and fleet planning across 36.2% Aeroflot’s agents operating under direct the Group. agency agreements, agents participating in independent systems (BSP, ARC, A common trend in air ticket sales is the aeroflot.ru/ru-en Transport Clearing House (TCH)), development of online sales channels. own sales offices and the call centre. The share of online and call centre sales STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC In addition to tickets, customers can grew by 1.5 p. p. to 36.2% in 2019 03 use the Aeroflot’s website to purchase (vs 34.7% in 2018). Channel-wise, agents 03
04 value-added services, such as medical remain the biggest contributor to sales 04 insurance, transfer from an airport and with 58.5%. Own sales offices accounted Mobile app other services. Pobeda airline sells for 5.3% of total sales, flat year-on-year. tickets independently through its own
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Sustained growth of online channel sales is expected to continue in the medium term. The share of online and call centre sales may reach
40% within the next three-year period as the internet becomes increasingly accessible and the number of smartphones grows.
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01 A common trend in air ticket sales is the Breakdown of Aeroflot’s sales revenue, % The largest share of PJSC Aeroflot’s 2019 Aeroflot’s domestic sales The largest share of PJSC Aeroflot’s 01 development of online sales channels. total sales in Russia came from Moscow by channel in 2019, % 2019 total sales in Russia came from 02 02 The share of online and call centre sales (66.7%), with Saint Petersburg (23.2%) Moscow 36.4 36.2 27.4 grew by 1.5 p. p. to 36.2% in 2019 2019 and Russian Far East cities also making (vs 34.7% in 2018). Channel-wise, agents a significant contribution. 11.2 11.2 % remain the biggest contributor to sales 34.0 34.7 31.3 66.7 2018 16.5 with 58.5%. Own sales offices accounted The share of agent sales in Russia was 16.5 for 5.3% of total sales, flat year-on-year. 37.7 33.4 28.9 down year-on-year due to growing 2017 online sales. The share of agent sales Aeroflot held meetings with major agents, through independent settlement systems STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC 39.3 30.4 30.3 72.4 REPORT STRATEGIC 2016 including in the regions, and circulated totalled 72.4%, while sales through 72.4 03 information bulletins to its agent network 44.8 25.4 29.8 agents operating under direct agency 03 2015 04 to provide updates on its new routes. agreements were 16.5%, and sales Agent sales via independent settlement systems 04 Agent sales via independent settlement systems Marketing campaigns were held, targeting through own sales offices remained flat Agent sales under direct agency agreements Agent sales under direct agency agreements potential customers. Domestic sales Online and call centre sales International sales at 11.2%. Own sales offices Own sales offices Special exclusive rates and reward programmes such as an additional distribution fee for agents in Russia and an additional incentive programme for international agents are used to Aeroflot’s sales by channel, % Geographical split of Aeroflot’s domestic Top 5 cities (excluding Moscow) by incentivise agents with a potential to sales revenue in 2019, % contribution to Aeroflot’s domestic sales revenue in 2019, % boost sales for new and high-capacity 58.5 36.2 5.3 routes. 2019
60.0 34.7 5.3 22.5 2018 33.3 40.8 61.0 33.4 5.6 2017 14.9 63.3 30.4 6.3 2016 66.7 9.9 5.9 6.2 67.1 25.4 7.5 2015
Agents and own sales offices in Moscow Saint Petersburg Khabarovsk Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Agent sales Online and call centre sales Own sales offices Agents and representative offices in regions Vladivostok Kaliningrad Other cities
Note. Online sales and sales via the call centre are made both in Russia and abroad.
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01 Agent sales through independent Split by region, Aeroflot’s 2019 total Aeroflot’s international sales by channel Aeroflot’s corporate customers include a variety In early 2020, Aeroflot was granted IATA’s Level 4 01 settlement systems (BSP, ARC, and international sales had the biggest in 2019, % of oil and gas, finance, pharmaceutical, retail, food, NDC certification. 02 02 TCH) comprise the bulk (89.7%) of contribution from Europe (43.8%), construction, and other companies. PJSC Aeroflot’s international sales followed by Asia (29.3%), the 4.6 The New Distribution Capability (NDC) programme is 4.65.7 revenue. Sales through agents Americas (11.8%), the CIS (8.6%) and 5.7 PJSC Aeroflot offers a variety of cooperation options: aimed at transforming the way air travel products are under direct agency agreements the Middle East (6.5%). distributed and customising them to each customer’s totalled 5.7%, and sales via own offices 4 Corporate Loyalty Programme – a reward specific budget and preferences. NDC enables contributed 4.6%. programme for SMEs (excluding travel companies) customers to access all Aeroflot’s value-added services and fare families directly via metasearch 4 Direct agreement with PJSC Aeroflot for servicing engines and agents that can connect to Aeroflot’s STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC 89.7 REPORT STRATEGIC 89.7 corporate customers in Aeroflot’s sales offices NDC gateway. The implementation of NDC will help 03 in Moscow and other Russian cities boost revenue through higher sales of value-added 03 Agent sales via independent settlement systems 04 Agent sales via independent settlement systems services and lower selling costs. 04 Agent sales under direct agency agreements Agent sales under direct agency agreements 4 Corporate agreement involving an agent Key priorities in international markets Own sales offices Own sales offices for servicing corporate customers in one or more As at the end of 2019, the NDC solution had already specialist travel agencies been implemented with metasearch engines for selected services, and integration with a pilot agent 4 Ramping up ticket sales on 4 Developing corporate sales In 2019, the Company made a decision to change group was in the final testing stage. international transit routes (targeting major foreign its corporate sales policy. The new approach aims between Europe and Asia companies with assets in Russia Geographical split of Aeroflot’s international at more active targeting of international corporate (especially on routes from China, or using Moscow as a transit sales revenue in 2019, % clients. Protecting PJSC Aeroflot’s revenue on routes India and Kazakhstan), as well point for business trips between where the Group companies historically enjoy a high from the USA to Israel Europe and Asia or between share and low competition will remain an important Europe and the CIS) 5.5 objective. The new programmes are underpinned 10.3 5.5 4 Signing incentive fee agreements 10.3 by a streamlined approach across all markets and with major agents in the relevant 4 Further optimisation of service 11.8 43.1 transparency of practice. 11.8 43.1 markets to drive sales of tickets distribution costs for Aeroflot’s flights
29.3 29.3
Europe Americas Middle East Europe Americas Middle East Asia CIS Asia CIS
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01 Aeroflot won a number of prestigious The Company works with international consulting 01 companies and partners to monitor passenger Net Promoter Score (NPS) 02 global awards in customer service 02 in 2019. The Company’s success service standards and measure customer satisfaction in maintaining international recognition with the services of the Group’s airlines on a regular Aeroflot airline’s NPS performance (%) stems from its continuous efforts basis. Aeroflot airline’s NPS (Net Promoter Score) grew to 73% in 2019, according to Bain & Company. to improve the quality of passenger 72 73 services and consistently high level of compliance with passenger service A mystery passenger audit demonstrated standards. growth of the average level of compliance across the Company by 4.2% year-on-year STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC 58 REPORT STRATEGIC to 93.8% in 2019, with positive trends in the level 03 of compliance with the service standards observed 03 44 04 across all key customer service areas. 04
Customer satisfaction is also measured on a regular basis as part of joint projects, including IATA’s Airs@t survey in the European market and under a wider joint SkyTeam Customer Experience Research project covering all member airlines.
A mystery passenger audit demonstrated growth of the average level of compliance 2010 2013 2018 2019 across the Company by 4.2% year-on-year to 93.8% in 2019, with positive trends in the level of compliance with the service standards observed in all key customer service areas.
Aeroflot Group’s initiatives to improve customer How NPS is measured service extend throughout the passenger service chain and are aimed at promoting product competitiveness, customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Customer feedback management
Aeroflot has a multi-channel customer feedback Promoters Passives Detractors management platform. The number of processed customer feedback messages increased % % by almost 2.5 times over the past three years. NPS = Promoters – Detractors A passenger can get in touch with the airline
through any channel convenient to them, including social media. PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 96 97
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01 01 4 Aeroflot airline’s website became easier to use with more user-friendly navigation 02 02 4 Boarding passes can be printed in the language of the passenger’s passport. Details of visa documents/documents confirming eligibility for visa-free travel can be submitted online 4 Through check-in available from the website From selecting and 4 Baggage-free fares available from the mobile app and the website booking air tickets… 4 The Android app has been integrated with the mobile wallet app to keep the itinerary, boarding passes and other information 4 More payment options made available on the website and in the mobile app STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC
03 03 4 An interactive map of Sheremetyevo airport with indoor navigation is now available 04 04 in the mobile app 4 SkyPriority lounge offers more premium experience 4 SkyPriority service implemented in a number of Aurora airline’s airports … to comfortable experience at the airport …
4 A total of 71 Aeroflot airline’s A320 aircraft have been equipped with a media streaming in-flight entertainment system that passengers can use with their own mobile devices 4 Business class food menu has been expanded, Economy class tableware design refreshed, the number of flights where wine is offered on board increased … and on board 4 Aeroflot introduced travel kits for infants (age up to 2 years) 4 Rossiya airline introduced new Business class amenity kits for flights longer than six hours, as well as new activity packs for kids 4 Circulation of non-Russian-language press and in-flight magazines has been increased 4 Aeroflot increased content offering for the visually impaired, Aurora provides Braille safety cards and offers shoulder belts for passengers with disabilities
Any time when 4 Aeroflot’s contact centre implemented more convenient IVR payment service a passenger needs 4 Faster handling of highly emotional customers’ complaints has been implemented attention 4 Aeroflot customers can use the website to request a call back from the contact centre. Customers can now also receive a call back following the airline’s investigation triggered Over 96%1 of customers who called by their low satisfaction rating responses
Aeroflot airline’s contact centre 4 Flight cancellation and delay notifications have been improved in content and clarity during 2019 gave the highest scores 4 SkyTeam Elite and Elite+ members have a priority in being put through to a call centre for our customer service operator 4 and 5 points on a 5-point scale.
PJSC Aeroflot Aeroflot Kids Travel Kits PJSC Aeroflot 1. According to a customer satisfaction survey (CSAT). 98 99 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Aeroflot Bonus
01 The Company continues to make the An Aeroflot-Citibank Visa Infinite 01 programme more attractive by expanding co-branded credit card was also launched 02 02 ways to earn and redeem miles. The Light in 2019. Awards promotion was held monthly during 2019, whereby passengers could Aeroflot Bonus was joined by 32 new purchase award tickets with fewer bonus partners in 2019. The total number of miles for certain Aeroflot routes. The Make partners was 185 at the end of 2019, It in 72 Hours campaign was run, offering including 20 airlines. items from the Reward Catalogue with an up to 50% discount, as well as Two-factor authentication has been STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC the 360,000 Extra Miles campaign to implemented for member personal The biggest loyalty programme 03 incentivise earning miles with programme accounts, providing stronger personal 03 in Russia and Eastern Europe 04 partners, with over 24 thousand people data security through an additional 04 registered to participate. authentication step. Aeroflot’s system A total of 9.8 million members, has been made aware of the user’s There is an ongoing effort to broaden membership level in each SkyTeam including 280 thousand elite level cooperation with programme partners. member’s frequent flyer programmes, members (Silver, Gold, Platinum) A promo campaign with Alfa Bank was which helps display actual member status held in 2019 to promote Aeroflot World more accurately and prevent fraud with Active growth in coveragе: Mastercard Black Edition debit card, with elite level membership. number of members doubled an opportunity to win a round-the-world over five years trip and five RUB 100,000 certificates.
High programme penetration Aeroflot Bonus partners, 2019
Financial performance: the programme generates significant additional revenue for Aeroflot Group 50 31 23 Hotels and aggregators Online retail Health and beauty
The Aeroflot Bonus frequent flyer programme is one of the key competitive advantages of Aeroflot Bonus members, million 20 14 10 4 Aeroflot airline and the subsidiaries 13 2019 9.8 Airlines Restaurants Appliance Car rental Banks under its commercial management. and food retail and transfer
and electronics
Its membership almost doubled 2018 8.3 over the past five years and reached 9.8 million members in 2019. 2017 6.7 2016 5.9 20 Other
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Annual Report 2019 Aeroflot was ranked the strongest airline brand globally by Brand Finance for Annual Report 2019 Marketing strategy implementation the third year in a row. According to Brand Finance, the Aeroflot brand value grew by 13.2% to USD 1.7 billion in 2019. The combined value of Aeroflot Group’s brands (Aeroflot, Rossiya, Pobeda, and Aurora) grew by 6.5% to USD 2.1 billion.
01 Aeroflot’s 2019 marketing activities were primarily aimed 01
02 at increasing passenger traffic, promoting global brand recognition 02 and maintaining demand for Europe–Asia transfer flights.
Aeroflot Group’s Strategy 2023 was In 2019, Aeroflot acted as the official Aeroflot once again participated the Circle A new recommendation engine for next updated in 2019 to accommodate carrier of high-profile business forums of Light Moscow International Festival flight destinations was developed and the ambitious plans of ramping up such as the Russian Investment Forum, held under the auspices of the Moscow implemented based on the frequency passenger traffic both domestically and Saint Petersburg International Economic Government, an event that receives broad distribution of a customer’s past flights STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC internationally. A market segmentation Forum, the International Arctic Forum, media coverage. by geographic areas. The feature helps 03 exercise was carried out based on the Eastern Economic Forum, and took increase offer relevance, driving potential 03
04 a large-scale survey of about 10 thousand part in the 13th Transport of Russia Keeping pace with the global industry customer communications efficiency.In 04 passengers in Russia as well as in International Forum and Exhibition as the leaders, Aeroflot actively leverages 2019, Aeroflot deployed IBM Campaign, a number of key European and Asian Aviation Partner. Big Data technology. The number of a leading marketing communications countries, with six unique segments unique customer profiles identified based solution. The system orchestrates identified and priorities allocated between The Russia Surprises contest was on unstructured data analysis grew customer-specific personalised the Group’s airlines. Detailed strategies held on Instagram with the support of by 13% year-on-year. Leveraging unique communications based on the past were developed for each carrier and each prominent influencers to promote Russia’s customer profiles in designing targeted communications history and customer macro market. tourism potential and stimulate domestic advertising based the state of the art in preferences. The system maintains passenger traffic. Big Data is a competitive advantage of logically connected communications A landmark event of 2019 was the the Company. Fragmented data analysis chains with each customer, improving update of Aeroflot airline’s creative In international markets, Aeroflot ran helped build analytical models describing both the frequency and the quality concept. The new concept incorporates advertising campaigns with major agents. the customer universe and develop of interactions and ultimately driving In August 2019, Aeroflot became the Under the contract, Aeroflot also held modern global trends while preserving A contract was signed in China with principles and techniques of processing additional revenue leveraging Big Data Official Airline of the FIBA Basketball rights as the Presenting Partner of the brand’s DNA, thus maintaining VFS Global, a global Schengen visa traveller data to come up with unique solutions. World Cup 2019, the biggest the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 consistency of Aeroflot’s marketing agent for Chinese nationals, that includes customer profiles and thus be able to sports event of the decade hosted trophy, and through that had a unique communications. display of branded content at their make personalised offers to passengers. by China, held in eight Chinese opportunity to reach out to the corporate website, vfsglobal.com, and in cities, including those covered by global audience. The trophy travelled Another hallmark event was the the entrance lobbies of their visa centres Aeroflot’s scheduled service – Beijing, 27 countries, attracting attention preparation to introduce to Aeroflot’s in the country’s largest cities. Shanghai and Guangzhou. Aeroflot’s of fans from around the world. fleet the new Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Aeroflot brand value brand was advertised at all stadiums Aeroflot’s female flight attendants The new aircraft received a distinctive new and venues of the championship. presented the trophy at official FIBA livery inspired by the unique features of its During the 16 days of the tournament events in the cities covered by the design. USD1,698 million it was followed by an unprecedented airline’s route network. Before the audience on television and in tournament, Aeroflot’s flight attendants 2019 1,698 social media. Aeroflot’s advertising accompanied the trophy on a tour opportunities at the tournament helped across the eight Chinese cities that promote brand awareness, overcome hosted the games. 2018 1,500
consumer biases in China and other priority international markets, reinforce 2017 1,429 potential customer perception of Aeroflot as an industry leader and drive 2016 1,270 transfer traffic increase. PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 102 103
Annual Report 2019 Information Technology Annual Report 2019 and Innovation Key Aeroflot Group’s IT technology development priorities
01 Aeroflot Group continued with its digital Website Increase Increase New 01 transformation in line with the IT Strategy upgrades of mobile of mobile technologies 02 devices devices in the airports: 02 adopted by PJSC Aeroflot’s Board of Directors Business trends importance importance automated in 2018. The digital transformation covers all for passengers for staff airport steps, from managerial solutions and aircraft maintenance and repair to development of services for passengers. New technology solutions promote efficiency and transparency of Aeroflot’s business processes and
STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC NDC (direct Cloud Big Data Artificial Robotic REPORT STRATEGIC strengthen its leadership position. agent technology – and machine intelligence process 03 Technology trends distribution) resource pool learning automation 03 management 04 04
Data Strengthening Innovation Membership Import management cybersecurity centres in the Digital substitution Managerial trends Transportation and Logistics Association
IT projects in 2019 were implemented in online sales, operations, aircraft 2019 highlights Aeroflot won GlobalCIO awards for: Aeroflot won the annual maintenance and repair, cybersecurity, 4 an automated system for predicting cargo Innovation Time 2019 marketing, enterprise management and Aeroflot received and mail capacities (to predict available cargo award in the IT and Digital cargo transportation. an E-Commerce Project and mail capacity aboard Aeroflot’s passenger Technology category. of the Year award at the flights, both long- and short-term, as well as The prestigious award In 2019, Aeroflot joined the Digital CNews AWARDS 2019 to increase aircraft load volumes) was granted to Aeroflot’s Transportation and Logistics Association for a number of projects 4 the system to optimise creating, conducting Tax Monitoring Data Mart focused on driving digital transformation aimed at better end-to-end and analysing marketing campaigns project, recognised as across the transportation industry, as well
customer experience in (to optimise automated targeting of marketing the organisational and as on creating and developing a single key online channels, i.e. campaigns to customers given the variety managerial innovation multimodal digital transportation and the website and the mobile of communications, offers or communication of the year. logistics environment across Russia. app. channels). PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 104 105
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Key IT systems 01 Using Big Data Aeroflot makes wide use of Big Data Cargo Air, a Big Data-based automated 01 in its digital transformation. A smart system for predicting cargo and mail 02 02 technology passenger segmentation system based capacities aboard Aeroflot’s passenger on Big Data has been implemented. flights, was launched in 2019. Big Data The system can identify customer profiles analysis helped increase the accuracy by merging and analysing passenger of predicting available cargo and mail ® data from different sources, including capacity and optimise commercial load. past customer interactions. The service recommends travel destinations based on a passenger’s flight history and calculates STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV). Big Data REPORT STRATEGIC
03 is also used to analyse the customer 03 impact of interactions through different 04 channels. 04
B2C B2B B2P
Website, Onboard internet including Cargo agent’s Sirax revenue Executive 2019 Tax monitoring and entertainment mobile personal account accounting dashboard systems web check-in system
2018 Wider use of AI-based Electronic Customer Corporate predictive models Corporate document flow loyalty loyalty 2017 Mobile app loyalty and electronic CrewTablet (SITA) management programme 4 Wider use of machine programme digital signature Implementing system for agents system elements of artificial learning: network intelligence and revenue management 2016 Big Data development 4 Building predictive models – Electronic Disclosure discovering non-apparent Big Data MRO E-commerce customs website: IVR platform 4 Return on investment (based on management correlations platform declaration investors and for the call centre Big Data IBM solutions) system of aircraft shareholders implementation 4 Broader application: 4 Study of machine learning operations potential for process 4 System deployment optimisation 4 Consolidation of internal customer data IVR platform Single payment Electronic SAP ERP for the call centre platform Flight Bag (EFB) 4 Building primary analytical models
Airport resource management system at the base airport PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 106 107
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Building a shared Aeroflot continued to develop its project In early 2020, Aeroflot received the Digital solutions Aeroflot continued to implement digital Website users can now redeem discount for building an integrated airline retailing NDC Level 4 certificate, which helps solutions and services in 2019, offering coupons when buying air tickets. airline retailing environment under the NDC standard significantly improve customer service for passengers its customers a whole new air travel To reduce average airport check-in queue in 2019. Technical capability to connect while booking is fully agent-managed. experience. time, Aeroflot implemented an option 01 environment under 01 agents to the NDC system was There are activities in the pipeline to whereby customers can submit visa the NDC programme Aeroflot’s own check-in system and 02 implemented, an action plan with six pilot obtain the highest level of certification, details when buying air tickets for certain 02 web and mobile check-in services have agents was developed and Tickets.ru agent NDC@Scale. destinations on the website. become available to passengers in the was connected. Sales through the airports of Ulyanovsk, Aktobe, Marseille, Aeroflot continues to develop its value- NDC channel are growing at a good pace. Dublin, Palma de Mallorca, Beirut, Cairo added services offering. In 2019, a service and Saratov. Self-service check-in kiosks to pay for excess baggage was launched have been installed in the airports of and value-added service processes were Rome, Paris, Yerevan, Volgograd, Minsk, redesigned. Lisbon, Stockholm and Saransk. Aeroflot’s
STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC To increase the service level of the contact REPORT STRATEGIC passengers can use paperless mobile Value-added Air ticket refund New NDC IATA NDC Level 4 centre, the text-to-speech engine used in services: and exchange version 18.2 certification boarding passes in many airports around 03 the IVR was upgraded. Voice information 03 la Carte menu the world. 04 is unique to each customer interaction, 04 The corporate website and mobile app and a high-quality text-to-speech continued to improve, with navigation and algorithm makes the interaction closer to homepage updated and baggage-free a human one. Digital transformation Aeroflot implements artificial intelligence, An automated ETA module to predict fares made available on the website and machine earning and IoT technology in all aircraft arrival time was implemented. in the app. of operations-related key operations processes. The company Personal accounts for flight attendants systems embraces paperless technology, with were also launched in 2019, streamlining flight documentation uploaded to the cabin crew operation. onboard computer and the EFB. Data is Aeroflot implemented a project to analysed to improve flying techniques and automate online auctions to sell blocks of flight safety. cargo capacity that helps more promptly Aeroflot implemented a smart connection respond to the cargo market environment management system in 2019, offering and drive the segment’s margins. Website and mobile app feature development and navigation improvement to drive the share of online sales optimal passenger re-routing solutions to preserve flight connections after schedule disruptions. Website upgrade
Mobile app upgrade Integration of new services as features of the website and the mobile app 4 Baggage-free fares 4 Preselect seats Crew Tablet for flight attendants Electronic Flight Bag for pilots 4 Travel class upgrade for miles 4 Flight schedule 4 Transition to electronic documents at every part 4 Travel class upgrade for cash 4 Flight load factor of the flight from take-off to landing 4 Order a transfer 4 Aircraft cabin configuration 4 Makes paper-based on-board documentation
redundant 4 À la Carte menu option 4 Passenger information, including frequent flyer status 4 Replaces traditional heavy flight bags containing navigation documentation with modern touch- 4 Special meal orders controlled electronic tablet devices 4 Working with documents PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 108 109
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Customer experience Before the journey Prior to the flight During the flight After the journey 01 digitalisation 01 02 02
Customer experience digitalisation Air ticket sale (website, Support of a multimedia and In-flight entertainment (IFE) Miles accrual mobile app, contact centre) multi-language contact centre STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC
03 Sale of value-added services Exclusive passenger offers: travel destination 03 Online check-in and self-service Personalised service – catering and special meal (seat selection, travel class recommendations based on flight history and baggage check-in orders – using flight attendants’ crew tablets 04 upgrade, excess baggage, etc.) customer preferences 04
Different payment options Mobile boarding pass Sky Shop Customer feedback analysis
Mobile boarding pass Baggage handling
Support Revenue management system Flight operations control system (for operations and hub) Big Data-based analytical systems technology
Direct distribution (NDC) Reservations system
IVR platform for the call centre, text-to-speech Baggage tracking system
Website, mobile app
Loyalty programme system
Aircraft maintenance IT-system
ERP system
Accounting and analytical systems (revenue accounting, financial analysis, executive dashboard) PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 110 111
Operational Review continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 IT development Support of innovative in subsidiaries development
01 Ensuring that subsidiary IT operations are up-to-date Aeroflot continuously drives innovation in all The Programme’s key focus areas include: One-stop-shop system PSJC Aeroflot’s intellectual property assets 01 is a key development priority for Aeroflot Group. aspects of its operations to strengthen its 4 improving flight safety and building an registered in Russia (cumulative total) 02 02 technology leadership in the global airline business. integrated security and anti-terrorist PJSC Aeroflot has an automated 96 Rossiya airline implemented an employee training Aeroflot Group’s innovation ecosystem reinforces system one-stop-shop system to manage Trademarks administration system and a distance learning its competitive edge and helps optimise operations 4 implementing modern technology, proposals for innovative solutions coming +31 Trademark system in 2019. This helped automate employee and administrative processes as well as offer its specifically Russian technology where from SMEs and other participants of applications training course and test design and administration, customers an unmatched service level. appropriate, including IT security the Company’s innovation ecosystem. Inventions/utility monitoring the learning progress and test results. software solutions The system enables the SMEs to originate 40 models The main document that sets forth the innovative 4 enhancing Aeroflot’s competitive innovative proposals related to Aeroflot’s 29 Applications for an invention Implementation of an automated aviation security development focus areas for PJSC Aeroflot position, including such key metrics business. The proposals are reviewed by 14 STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC 5 8 +6 Industrial management system drove effectiveness of and its subsidiaries, JSC Rossiya Airlines and as the share of the air transportation the Committee for Innovative Development 1 2 2 designs 03 passenger and employee safety measures. The airline JSC Aurora Airlines, is PJSC Aeroflot’s Innovative market and customer satisfaction with under PJSC Aeroflot’s Management 03 also deployed IT infrastructure implementing technical Development Programme (IDP) approved by the services we provide Board. Following the review, decision is Before 2014–2018 2019 04 2013 04 measures to ensure confidential information security. its Board of Directors on 25 August 2016. The 4 engaging with development institutions, made whether the innovation proposal IDP programme has been developed in line with support of government projects that can be implemented in Aeroflot Group Aurora airline implemented a new software solution the roadmaps for new economy industries and foster new economy industries companies. A total of 62 proposals have in 2019, Safran Analysis Ground Station (AGS), for coordinated with the Ministry of Transport, the 4 automating the airline’s operating and already been reviewed, including 14 in As at the end of 2019, PJSC Aeroflot flight data analysis to ensure aviation security and Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the administrative processes 2019, four of which are being further had 128 registered intellectual property risk management. The airline’s website opened sales Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian 4 improving environmental performance, reviewed for possible implementation. assets. Key areas were aviation security of value-added services, such as seat selection and Federation. The IDP covers the main innovation focus energy efficiency and resource and IT solutions. For example, in 2019 the payment for excess baggage. Aurora’s website offers areas and activities of Aeroflot Group. In 2019, the conservation Company obtained a patent for a method passengers a virtual cabin tour of Airbus А319 and Company completed the update of the Innovative 4 increasing labour productivity and Intellectual property assets of detecting of explosives and other DHC-8-400. Development Programme 2025 taking into account creating highly productive jobs. target substances in Eurasia and the US, the requirements of the state strategic planning, A stock-taking of intellectual property and validated the patent in a number of Pobeda airline had an upgrade of its data centre Aeroflot Group’s updated Strategy, Aeroflot Group’s The KPIs under the Innovative rights was conducted in 2019 in European countries. hardware and a complete overhaul of its network Long-Term Development Programme, the Investment Development Programme reflect the accordance with Russian Government infrastructure in 2019. Programme and other strategic documents, plans long-term vision for the Russian and Directive No. 7050p-P13 dated A positive resolution was also obtained and programmes of Aeroflot Group. The goals and international air transportation market and 30 August 2018 and a resolution of the granting two patents for an automated The airline had good experience with Jeppesen Crew objectives of the Programme are aligned with the the goals of the Long-Term Development Company’s Board of Directors. A total of information system for pilot training. Pairing, Jeppesen Crew Rostering, Jeppesen Crew targets of national projects (programmes), including Programme, the Strategy and the 1,752 PJSC Aeroflot’s intellectual property Bid software. The software helped reduce costs in Research, Education, Digital Economy of the Russian Investment Programme. The Innovative assets were identified, including 238 items Trademark registration is the most building crew rosters, balance the flight hour and rest Federation, International Cooperation and Exports, Development Programme’s KPIs include for which it is feasible to seek legal effective corporate identity protection requirements, reduce the number of days off duty Small and Medium-Sized Businesses and Support reduced product costs, flight safety levels, protection. method today, and when a brand is and increase average annual pilot flight hours. for Individual Entrepreneurs, Labour Productivity and NPS, lower fuel costs, increased labour widely recognised, it becomes a practical Employment Support, as well as the Strategy for productivity, etc. necessity. With that in mind, the Company the Scientific and Technological Development of the obtained 22 trademark certificates and Russian Federation until 2035 and the action plans filed over 20 new applications in 2019. (roadmaps) of the National Technology Initiative.
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Annual Report 2019 Aircraft Maintenance Annual Report 2019 and Repair
01 Key innovation development projects in 2019 Aeroflot Group has an efficient aircraft maintenance, 01
02 repair, and overhaul (MRO) system aimed at 02 Construction of a new advanced Construction of Hangar 4 for aircraft maintenance and repair at Sheremetyevo airport ensuring high fleet reliability, flight safety and on-time hangar facility that is completely continued in 2019. Hangar 4 is a unique patent-protected facility. It is designed performance. unique for Russia to accommodate one wide-body Boeing 777 or up to three narrow-body aircraft. The hangar will improve the Company’s operating performance by reducing aircraft downtime when there is a failure, and for maintenance or engine change. The project The MRO policy of Aeroflot Group airlines provides for will also create new jobs as well as reduce outsourcing by expanding the range strict compliance with the requirements of countries of in-house maintenance services for Aeroflot’s aircraft. of registration, maintenance programmes and aircraft
STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC lease agreements. It is focused on enhancing capacity REPORT STRATEGIC Digital take-off and landing Expected project outcome is pilots and engineers adopting the software solution and technical competencies, rolling out cutting-edge 03 03 research. to use SSJ100 aircraft take-off and landing data and flight documentation technological solutions and providing employee on Electronic Flight Bags. 04 Development of a software training and development opportunities while improving 04 solution to use SSJ100 aircraft economic efficiency. take-off and landing data and flight documentation on Electronic Flight Bags
Research project to study the Aeroflot uses an innovative approach exploring new flight safety management options possibility of building a predictive in an environment of growing flight hours, increased cockpit crew workload and evolving model of aviation incidents flight conditions. The project studied the possibility of building a predictive model frequency in specific flight of aviation incidents frequency in specific flight conditions. Modelling was based on conditions aircraft specifications and performance, flight crew performance, aerodrome network characteristics, flight hour projections and external factors. The result is a reliable model predicting aviation incidents frequency, built on the information from the database. The study helps identify the limitations of the existing database and formulate recommendations for further development of the Company’s information systems and databases.
Digitalisation projects 4 Development of a software solution to prepare consolidated targets of Aeroflot Group’s Innovative Development Programme and improvement of the automated monitoring system 4 Development of an Executive Dashboard software solution at PJSC Aeroflot 4 Continuous delivery for website updates 4 Cargo agent’s personal account 4 Upgrade of document scanning features of the government-sponsored flights booking system 4 Cargo Air, an automated system for predicting cargo and mail capacities
4 E-ticket and boarding pass import into the Google Pay app 4 Further development of the automated ETA module 4 Occupational Safety system, and others PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 114 115
Annual Report 2019 Maintenance facilities Annual Report 2019 1 at airports and types of maintenance Moscow Sheremetyevo airport
Base Aeroflot, A-Technics maintenance
01 Line Each of the Group companies has 4 Airbus А320F (Line maintenance, A-check, 01
maintenance 2 7 hangars departments responsible for airworthiness C-check, 6YE-check); 02 Wide-body hangars 02 to maintain and repair aircraft and maintenance of operated aircraft. 4 Boeing 737 (Line maintenance, Base 6 Aeroflot Group has in place a strategic maintenance); 1 programme to centralise maintenance 4 Airbus A330 (Line maintenance, A-check, Narrow-body hangar of aircraft and components for Aeroflot and C-check);
5 5 types of aircraft subsidiary airlines. The centralisation provides 4 Boeing 777 (Line maintenance); for separating base and line maintenance. 4 SSJ 100 (Line maintenance, Base maintenance); Airbus A320F 3 PJSC Aeroflot’s Aircraft Maintenance 4 Airbus A350 (Line maintenance). STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC Department holds and maintains certificates 1 03 Airbus A330 03 2 issued by European, Bermudian, and Russian Scheduled maintenance of all types 04 aviation authorities for maintenance of the of operated aircraft is performed under 04 4 following types of aircraft and components: programmes developed in line with the Boeing 777 guidelines provided by aircraft and key Boeing 737-800NG components manufacturers. Maintenance of key aircraft components, such as engines, MRO divisions at PJSC Aeroflot landing gear, and auxiliary power unit (APU) is performed by third-party contractors. SSJ100 Aircraft Maintains aircraft operated Maintenance by Aeroflot and other Group airlines The Company serviced 145.3 thousand Department takeoffs at Sheremetyevo (base airport) in 2019, up 9.3% year-on-year. Labour intensity per flight hour of Aeroflot fleet aircraft was Airworthiness Maintains airworthiness of aircraft 2.00 hours in 2019 (vs 2.27 in 2018). 2 3 4 5 6 Department operated by Aeroflot, manages technical Moscow Saint Petersburg Orenburg Vladivostok Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk condition of the fleet throughout the In addition to own fleet maintenance, Vnukovo Pulkovo Orenburg Vladivostok Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk entire aircraft life cycle, develops and the Company offers maintenance services airport airport airport airport airport implements PJSC Aeroflot’s strategy and to third-party customers. Technical support policy covering aircraft operation services were provided to 31 airlines A-Technics Rossiya A-Technics Aurora Aurora (including foreign ones) and 42 aircraft operators and MRO companies in 2019. Quality Assurance Develops a quality management During 2019, around 40% of Aeroflot airline’s 1 2 1 Department Wide-body hangar Narrow-body hangars Narrow-body hangar system for aircraft maintenance and fleet heavy maintenance operations were airworthiness performed by in-house maintenance facilities 4 types of aircraft 4 types of aircraft 1 type of aircraft 3 types of aircraft 3 types of aircraft and 61% were carried out by contractors.
Airbus А319 Airbus А319 Airbus A320F Airbus A320F Boeing 737
DHC-6-400 DHC-6-400 Boeing 737 Boeing 737
DHC-8-200/300/400 DHC-8-200/300/400 Boeing 747 Boeing 747 *
Boeing 777 Boeing 777
PJSC Aeroflot * Not including С-check. PJSC Aeroflot 116 117
Operational Review continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 A-Technics
01 Frequency of aircraft inspections Take-offs serviced at Sheremetyevo airport A-Technics is a Group subsidiary that 01 specialises in maintenance and repair of 02 02 Type of Frequency and aircraft type Description aircraft and components. The company thousand maintenance 145.3 has maintenance centres in Moscow’s 4 After each landing at the base General inspection of the aircraft, Transit 2019 145.3 Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo and in Check airport for Airbus A320/321, cabin inspection, engine oil top-up Orenburg airport. Boeing 737, SSJ100 2018 136.0 4 After each landing for Boeing 777, A-Technics enjoys successful and Maintenance facility and line maintenance station at Vnukovo Airbus A330 Focus on line and base maintenance for Boeing 737 NG, 747, 777, Airbus A320F. 2017 121.2 steady growth. Base maintenance of Aeroflot airline’s SSJ100 fleet was STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC Oil Check 4 24 hours for Airbus A320/321 Engine oil top-up Line maintenance of SSJ100. REPORT STRATEGIC organised at Sheremetyevo airport in Daily Check 4 48 hours for Boeing 737, 777, Inspection of wheels, brakes, 2016 109.5 03 2019. Six regional line maintenance 03 SSJ100 fluid and gas refill 04 2015 103.2 stations have been set up in six cities 04 3 DY Check 4 72 hours for Airbus A320/321, 330 Inspection of wheels, brakes, (Belgorod, Voronezh, Nizhny Novgorod, fluid and gas refill Saratov, Stavropol, Ulyanovsk). ~300 13,000 sq m A-Technics was rated to carry out base maintenance specialists of maintenance facilities, Weekly 4 7 days for SSJ100 Inspection of the cargo compartment averaging twelve years of expertise including two wide-body hangars, repair shops. Labour intensity per flight hour maintenance of Airbus A321 aircraft at Check and cabin equipment and furnishings in aircraft MRO. of Aeroflot airline aircraft Sheremetyevo airport. 10 DY Check 4 10 days for Airbus A320/321, 330, Inspection of the cargo compartment Boeing 777 and cabin equipment and furnishings 2.00 man-hours A line maintenance station for SSJ100 Service 4 500 flight hours for Boeing 737 Inspection of the cargo compartment and Boeing 737 aircraft has been set up Line maintenance station at Sheremetyevo Check and cabin equipment and furnishings, 2019 2.00 at Krasnoyarsk. Focus on line maintenance for Boeing 737, Boeing 747, Boeing 777, Airbus A320F, SSJ100. generator oil top-up 2018 2.27 In 2019, A-Technics serviced 375FH Check 4 375 flight hours for SSJ100 Landing gear lubrication 35 Rossiya’s aircraft, 91 Aeroflot’s A Check 4 750 flight hours for Inspection of key zones of the 2017 2.23 aircraft and 10 Pobeda’s aircraft, as well Airbus A320/321, SSJ100 aircraft, systems functional check, as other airlines’ aircraft. ~170 4 800 flight hours for Airbus A330 lubrication of landing gear and flight maintenance specialists 2016 2.36 4 1,000 flight hours for Boeing 737, control systems averaging ten years of expertise 777 A-Technics won the Achievement in aircraft MRO. 2015 2.39 of the Year in Russian MRO C Check 4 7,500 flight hours for Detailed visual inspection with Airbus A320/321, SSJ100, inspection panels open, systems Market award at the MRO Russia Boeing 737 operational check and CIS event. Orenburg branch 4 18 months for Airbus A330 Focus on base maintenance for Boeing 737. 4 3 years for Boeing 777 Full range of MRO shops with advanced equipment.
D Check 4 6 and 12 years for Detailed visual inspection of structural Airbus A320/321, 330, Boeing 737 elements for corrosion and fatigue, 4 8 and 12 years for Boeing 777, involves deep aircraft teardown SSJ100 ~190 4,000 sq m
maintenance specialists of maintenance facilities, averaging ten years of expertise including two narrow-body hangars. in aircraft MRO. PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 118 119
Annual Report 2019 Flight Safety Annual Report 2019 and Aviation Security Flight safety
01 Flight safety level is assessed with an Flight safety level for Aeroflot Group Flight safety level for Aeroflot airline 01 integrated indicator calculated as the 02 02 number of aviation incidents (taking % % account of their overall flight safety 99.261 98.932 impact) to fleet flight hours. 2019 99.261 2019 98.932
The flight safety index for Aeroflot Group 2018 99.975 2018 99.974 was 99.261% in 2019, staying comfortably within the 99.000%–99.9% 2017 99.970 2017 99.972 average range for this indicator. STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC The flight safety index for Aeroflot airline 2016 99.972 2016 99.976 03 was 98.932%, below the 2019 target 03 (99.957%). 04 2015 99.976 2015 99.978 04
The lower 2019 indicator for Aeroflot airline vs 2015–2018 was due to the 5 May 2019 aviation incident with PJSC Aeroflot conducted regular 4 inspections of airport readiness for SSJ 100 aircraft that had an impact on inspections in 2019, including: ground handling and maintenance in the Group’s indicator of flight safety level 4 airport refuelling facilities via the IATA Fuel relation to the launch of new scheduled as well. Quality Pool (IFQP) flights 4 monitoring of Aeroflot Group’s fleet for 4 inspections of airports covered by The Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft compliance with SAFA ramp inspection Aeroflot airline’s route network and (SAFA) ratio improved in 2019 vs previous requirements, inspections of aircraft, representative offices years, down to 0.17 for Aeroflot Group safety equipment and on-board 4 daily inspection of Sheremetyevo and 0.27 for Aeroflot airline, driven by documentation airport’s airfield for bird activity control fewer irregularities reported by EU SAFA 4 apron inspections at Sheremetyevo measures, inspection of wildlife ramp inspections (conducted by ECAC airport and quality inspections of ground management equipment and utilization inspectors under the SAFA programme handling and maintenance of advanced technical developments. in Europe), reflecting Aeroflot Group’s successful efforts in this area.
The SAFA ratio for the Group companies does not exceed the Blacklist threshold (Ratio ≤ 2) and as such meets the EU requirements as well the target ratios set by the Company (Ratio ≤ 0.95). Flight safety and aviation security have Aurora airline was not subject to any always been a top and unconditional priority inspections under the SAFA programme for Aeroflot Group. PJSC Aeroflot complies as the company did not offer flights to
with Russian and international standards in Europe. flight safety. PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 120 121
Operational Review continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Aviation and transportation security
01 Inspections run by the Federal Air PJSC Aeroflot continues to develop its SAFA ratio for Aeroflot Group airlines, 2019 In 2019, Aeroflot participated in the The biotechnical system performs 01 Transport Agency and Federal Service for voluntary reporting system. Under the scheduled audit of the Russian Federation olfactory monitoring of Sheremetyevo 02 02 Supervision of Transport (Rostransnadzor) initiative, employees can submit reports Aeroflot Group under the Universal Security Audit airport facilities to detect explosives commissions reaffirmed Aeroflot’s ability in the Voluntary Reporting section on 0.17 Programme Continuous Monitoring and explosive devices. These additional to operate safe commercial flights as the Company’s intranet. All reports are Aeroflot Approach (USAP-CMA). ICAO’s audit security measures using trained dogs required by the Federal Aviation Rules. reviewed and processed, with corrective 0.27 findings noted the high level of aviation and Aeroflot’s innovative developments action developed as necessary. Rossiya security at PJSC Aeroflot, consistent with in this area attract a lot of interest from PJSC Aeroflot’s Safety Management 0.03 best international practice. ICAO experts and canine handlers at Committee plays an important role in flight The company implements innovative Pobeda international airports. safety management. The Committee’s technology to further improve flight safety Aeroflot has measures in place to ensure STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC 0.02 REPORT STRATEGIC main responsibilities include risk analysis management. A research project to study a high level of aviation and transportation The Company is actively involved in 03 and development of measures to achieve the possibility of building a predictive security, as well as passenger and developing the Russian legislation on 03
04 targets for flight safety and prevention of model of aviation incidents frequency in employee health and safety through aviation and transportation security. 04 aviation incidents. In 2019, flight safety specific flight conditions was launched SAFA ratio for Aeroflot airline liaising with airport security services, Aeroflot is represented in the Inter-Agency management system development in 2019. The study covered the search airlines and law enforcement authorities. Working Group on Aligning Aviation and measures included an operational risks for and analysis of external and internal 2019 0.27 Transportation Security Regulations analysis followed by recommendations data on aviation incidents and a review Blacklist threshold: The Company continues to develop and the Inter-Agency Working Group SAFA Ratio >2 and mitigation proposals and capability of possible approaches to using machine 2018 0.30 an automated aviation security on Transportation Security Equipment expansion of the Flight Safety Risk learning in predicting aviation incidents. management system. Authorised Certification, established by the Russian Manager IT system. 2017 0.45 Company employees have access to Ministry of Transport. Aeroflot takes an active part in industry information about real-time aviation activity on aviation security and flight security system status. The system helps The Company’s experts continued 2016 0.45 safety. For example, in 2019 Aeroflot monitor compliance with the standards their longstanding involvement with participated in a meeting at the Federal set by the airline’s Security Programme, SkyTeam Aviation Security Functional 2015 0.21 Air Transport Agency to discuss the recommended ICAO and IATA standards, Experts (ASFE) group. For many years, Civil Aviation Flight Safety Programmes and laws of destination airport countries. Aeroflot’s representatives in ASFE have project. led the experience sharing programmes to Aeroflot continued to develop its address unruly and disruptive passenger canine service, a biotechnical system incidents. for systematic security monitoring of infrastructure facilities and transport.
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Annual Report 2019 Financial Annual Report 2019 Review
01 IFRS financial highlights, RUB million 01
02 02 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Revenue 415,173 495,880 532,934 611,570 677,881
Growth, % 29.8 19.4 7.5 14.8 10.8
EBITDAR 103,118 137,567 121,808 — —
EBITDAR margin, % 24.8 27.7 22.9 — — STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC EBITDA 58,703 78,004 56,015 151,517 168,924 03 03 EBITDA margin, % 14.1 15.7 10.5 24.8 24.9 04 04 Operating profit 44,107 63,254 40,411 60,736 60,663
Operating profit margin, % 10.6 12.8 7.6 9.9 8.9
Net profit / (loss) (6,494) 38,826 23,060 (55,694) 13,512
Net profit margin, % — 7.8 4.3 — 2.0
Adjusted net profit (6,494) 38,826 23,060 8,669 13,512
Note. Numbers for 2018 have been restated to reflect the adoption of the new IFRS 16 Leases. EBITDAR = EBITDA + operating lease expenses. EBITDA = operating profit + depreciation and amortization + customs duties.
Aeroflot Group demonstrated The results of the year experienced growth across all headline pressure from a number of external factors, such as aviation fuel prices that remained operating and financial measures high, exchange rate pressure on foreign in 2019. Revenue was up 10.8% currency-denominated cost items and to RUB 677.9 billion driven additional fuel costs, lost revenue from the by passenger traffic increase temporary closure of Pakistan’s airspace in by 9.0% to 60.7 million the second quarter (which increased flight time to destinations in Thailand, Vietnam passengers. and India and required commercial load limitations). Besides, the high demand for air travel during the 2018 World Cup resulted in a high base effect for
comparison with summer 2019. PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 124 125
Financial Review continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Traffic and other revenue
01 Despite these factors, Aeroflot Group Aeroflot Group’s revenue increased Revenue, RUB million 01 almost doubled its 2019 net income by 10.8% year-on-year to 02 Transition to IFRS 16 02 year-on-year, to RUB 13,512 billion. RUB 677,881 million in 2019. 2018 2019 Change, % The positive financial performance was From January 2019, Aeroflot Group’s Thus, prior reporting periods in the Revenue from passenger flights, including 534,292 594,570 11.3 enabled by the Company’s systematic accounting policies were modified Consolidated Statement of Financial Revenue from scheduled passenger efforts in pursuing its revenue and to comply with IFRS 16 Leases, Position, Consolidated Statement flights increased by 12.2% year-on- scheduled flights 496,454 557,132 12.2 cost initiatives, such as active capacity which replaces IAS 17 Leases and of Profit or Loss, Consolidated year to RUB 557,132 million, driven management, launch of value-added interpretations related to leases. Statement of Comprehensive Income, by an increase in passenger traffic and charter flights 37,838 37,438 (1.1) services aimed at enhancing passenger and Consolidated Statement of Cash yields. Revenue from charter flights Revenue from cargo flights 18,900 19,282 2.0 experience, and tight cost control. The new standard sets out the Flows were restated in accordance was down 1.1% to RUB 37,438 million. STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC Along with simpler decisions in budgeting principles for the recognition, with IFRS 16. A significant part of the Cargo revenue grew by 2.0% year-on- Total traffic revenue 553,192 613,852 11.0 03 and financial control the Company measurement, presentation and Group’s aircraft lease agreements are year to RUB 19,282 million following Airline agreements revenue 36,646 40,883 11.6 03 04 implemented a number of initiatives to disclosure of leases. According to the in US dollars. Due to recognition of a 4.3% increase in cargo and mail 04 increase internal efficiency, including standard, Aeroflot Group recognises lease liabilities related to operating lease volumes. Revenue from partners under the frequent negotiations with partners to obtain more in the financial statements assets and agreements for aircraft at transition flyer programme 12,704 14,453 13.8 favourable financial terms. liabilities for all leases with a term to IFRS 16, the Group updated the Other revenue increased by 9.7% year- Other revenue 9,028 8,693 (3.7) of more than 12 months, unless the approach to assessing the effectiveness on-year to RUB 64,029 million driven With the transition to the new underlying asset is of low value, and of hedge and defined as a hedge object by higher revenue from foreign currency- Total other revenue 58,378 64,029 9.7 IFRS 16 Leases, the 2018 results had records depreciation of the recognised the future highly probable revenue equal denominated airline agreements and Total revenue 611,570 677,881 10.8 been restated and Aeroflot Group’s income right-of-use assets and interest on to the amount of cash flows under lease frequent flyer programme revenue. reflected an accounting (“paper”) foreign lease liabilities in the profit or loss of the agreements on a discounted basis. exchange difference on debt, resulting in period. This change has a perspective effect a 2018 net loss of RUB 55,694 million. from 1 January 2019. Had these accounting rules applied from When adopting the new standard, the beginning of 2018, income for the Aeroflot Group made a decision to period would have been RUB 8,669 million. apply the full retrospective approach The updated approach to assessing the which requires each prior reporting effectiveness of hedging, in place from period presented to be restated. 1 January 2019 and discussed below, Right-of-use assets and corresponding will reduce the volatility of the Company’s liabilities and financial assets are Revenue breakdown, 2019, % Revenue growth decomposition, RUB million financial performance from the foreign measured at transition as if the new exchange rate impact on the Company’s rules had always been applied. 2.1 1.3 Revenue 2018 debt. 2.1 1.3 6.0 611,570 6.0 2.8 2.8 5.5 Scheduled flights 5.5 60,678 Charter flights (400) Cargo flights 82.2 82.2 382 Other revenue
5,651 Scheduled flights Airline agreements Scheduled flights Airline agreements Revenue 2019 Charter flights Aeroflot Bonus Charter flights Aeroflot Bonus 677,881 Cargo flights Other revenue Cargo flights Other revenue PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 126 127
Financial Review continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Yields Operating costs
01 Scheduled flight yields increased by 2.0% Scheduled flights yields, RUB Excluding aviation fuel costs, operating Operating costs, RUB million 01 year-on-year to RUB 3.89 per RPK in costs increased by 15.5% year-on-year 02 02 2019. Yields on domestic destinations Domestic yields to RUB 426,342 million. 2018 2019 Change, % 3.71 were up 7.3%, on international 3.46 +7.3% Aircraft, traffic and passenger servicing 108,371 127,240 17.4 destinations – down 1.7%. Aircraft and passenger servicing costs % of revenue 17.7 18.8 1.1 p. p. International yields totalled RUB 127,240 million, up 17.4% The upward trend in domestic yields was 4.03 year-on-year, due primarily to the growth Depreciation, amortisation and customs duties 90,781 108,261 19.3 4.10 (1.7)% driven by steady demand for domestic of passenger traffic and increased airport % of revenue 14.8 16.0 1.1 p. p. travel, fuel surcharge adjustment and fees in Russian airports. Total yields Staff costs 82,186 92,413 12.4 active ancillary revenue management. 3.89 STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC 3.81 +2.0% Depreciation, amortisation and customs % of revenue 13.4 13.6 0.2 p. p. 03 Selling, general and administrative expenses 29,328 31,407 7.1 03 International yields were lower due 2019 2018 duties were up 19.3% year-on-year 04 to excess market capacity and to RUB 108,261 million. The growth % of revenue 4.8 4.6 (0.2) p. p. 04 strengthening of the rouble against was due to higher year-on-year Aircraft maintenance 24,229 30,566 26.2 the euro by 2.0% year-on-year. Aeroflot Group’s average fleet in 2019, % of revenue 4.0 4.5 0.5 p. p. The yield performance was supported as well as the changes in the fleet mix, by the introduction of a fuel surcharge Scheduled flights RASK, RUB i.e. phasing out of aircraft carried at Lease 5,601 8,099 44.6 for CIS flights and fare adjustment historic exchange rates and phasing % of revenue 0.9 1.2 0.3 p. p. for inflation. 2019 3.15 in of new aircraft in a weaker rouble +0.9% 2018 3.12 environment. Following the transition to Other expenses 28,474 28,356 (0.4) The revenue per available seat-kilometre IFRS 16, depreciation and amortisation % of revenue 4.7 4.2 (0.5) p. p. (RASK) was up 0.5% year-on-year become one of the biggest operating Operating costs, excluding aviation fuel 368,970 426,342 15.5 to RUB 3.55. cost items as they affect all aircraft on % of revenue 60.3 62.9 2.6 p. p. the Company’s balance sheet. Total RASK (including other revenue), RUB Aviation fuel 181,864 190,876 5.0 % of revenue 29.7 28.2 (1.6) p. p. 2019 3.55 Staff costs increased by 12.4% year- +0.5% on-year to RUB 92,413 million, mainly Total operating costs 550,834 617,218 12.1 2018 3.53 due to higher flight crew numbers on the % of revenue 90.1 91.1 1.0 p. p. back of expanding operations.
Selling, general and administrative Lease costs were RUB 8,099 million and expenses increased by 7.1% year- included short-term leases, variable lease on-year to RUB 31,407 million, payments and low-value leased assets, mainly driven by business growth. which are not included in Aeroflot Group’s Aeroflot Group continues to maintain balance sheet liabilities and assets under strict overhead cost discipline. IFRS 16.
Aircraft maintenance costs Other costs were down by 0.4% year-on- increased by 26.2% year-on-year year to RUB 28,356 million.
to RUB 30,566 million, due to more maintenance as a result of more flight hours, weaker rouble and additional expenses associated with maintaining product quality. PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 128 129
Financial Review continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Cost per Available Seat-Kilometre Cash flows
01 Total CASK was up 1.6% year-on-year CASK excluding specific fuel costs, RUB Consolidated statement of cash flows, RUB million 01 to RUB 3.23, mainly driven by aircraft 02 2019 2.23 02 and passenger services as well as 2018 2019 Change, % +4.7% depreciation and amortisation. This was 2018 2.13 Income before income tax (66,825) 13,803 – offset by lower CASK in selling, general and administrative expenses and aviation Depreciation and amortisation 90,129 107,477 19.2 fuel costs. Total CASK, RUB Change in impairment provision 2,887 (2,556) – Gain / (loss) on foreign exchange, net 79,640 (598) – 2019 3.23 +1.6% Hedging result 6,788 2,368 (65.1) 2018 3.18 STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC Interest expense 48,702 49,970 2.6 REPORT STRATEGIC
03 Interest income (5,365) (3,711) (30.8) 03
04 Result from disposal of subsidiaries (1,240) (1,555) 25.4 04 EBITDA Finance income and costs Fair value changes of investments 689 (357) – Other adjustments 822 (2,067) – Working capital changes and income tax paid/refunded (22,225) (10,549) (52.5) Net cash flows from operating activities 134,002 152,225 13.6 Following the impact of the above Finance income was down 19.5% year-on- As a result, non-cash foreign exchange Deposits return 23,926 16,791 (29.8) factors, earnings before interest, taxes, year to RUB 5,486 million in 2019, due to effect on revaluation of total operating lease- depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) lower interest income on bank deposits. related liabilities was reflected in finance Deposits placement (21,152) (23,969) 13.3 amounted to RUB 168,924 million in costs following a 20.6% appreciation of the Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment and assets held for sale 4,296 10,079 134.6 2019, up 11.5% year-on-year. EBITDA Finance costs were down 59.5% year- US dollar in 2018. Interest received 3,115 1,803 (42.1) margin was up 0.1 p. p. to 24.9%. on-year to RUB 52,050 million, mainly Purchases of property, plant and equipment, right-of-use assets, intangible assets and capitalised due to the fact that revenue hedging with As a result of the above factors, repair expenses (34,656,) (26,781) (22.7) foreign exchange-denominated liabilities in Aeroflot Group’s net profit for 2019 was relation to leases previously classified as RUB 13,512 million. Prepayments / return of prepayments for aircraft, net 10,080 (22,200) – operating leases was not applied in 2018. (Repayment) / return of operating lease security deposits, net (2,428) 40 – Payment for financial assets under lease contracts, net (2,321) (2,132) (8.1) Other 136 224 64.7 Net cash flows used in investing activities (19 004) (46,145) 142.8 EBITDA, RUB million, Non-operating income and loss, RUB million Free cash flow 114,998 106,080 (7.8) and EBITDA margin, % Receipt of loans and borrowings 350 36,161 – 2018 2019 Change, % Repayment of loans and borrowings (131) (23,674) – 2019 168.9 Operating profit 60,736 60,663 (0.1) . Purchase of treasury shares, net 97,040 – – 2018 151.5 Income / (loss) from investments, net (689) 357 – Repayment of the lease liabilities principal (73,795) (78,694) 6.6 . Finance income 6,816 5,486 (19.5) Interest paid (44,028) (45,993) 4.5
EBITDA EBITDA margin Finance costs (128,394) (52,050) (59.5) Dividends paid (14,543) (3,286) (77.4) Net cash used in financing activities (139,187) (115,486) (17.0) Hedging result (6,788) (2,368) (65.1) Effect of exchange rate fluctuations 1,922 (1,422) – Share of results of associates 254 160 (37.0) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (22,267) (10,828) (51.4) Results from disposal of companies 1,240 1,555 25.4 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 45,978 23,711 (48.4) PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 23,711 12,883 (45.7) 130 131
Financial Review continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Capital expenditure
01 Cash flows from operating activities Working capital Free cash flow Purchases of property, plant and Capital expenditure (net), RUB million 01 equipment and intangible assets were 02 02 Net cash flows from operating activities Working capital changes were Free cash flow was RUB 106,080 million RUB 9,256 million in 2019, down 21.3% 2018 2019 Change, % reached RUB 152,225 million in 2019, RUB 11,676 million in 2019. The biggest in 2019. The decrease by 7.8% year-on- year-on-year due to the high base Purchases of property, plant and equipment while income before income tax amounted effect was from increase in accounts year was due to the increase in cash flows effect caused by a number of one-off and intangible assets (12,099) (9,526) (21.3) to RUB 13,803 million. receivable and prepayments. This item used in investing activities as a result of effects from purchases of plant and was down significantly year-on-year prepayments for aircraft in the amount of equipment in 2019. Purchases of right- Purchases of right-of-use assets (10,090) (2,236) (77.8) The significant growth in income before as a result of a decrease in accounts RUB 28,592 million (vs RUB 13,888 million of-use assets were RUB 2,236 million, Capitalised repair expenses (12,467) (15,019) 20.5 income tax year-on-year in 2019 is receivable, partly offset by VAT and other in 2018) and the return of prepayments for down 77.8% year-on-year, mostly due to attributable to hedge accounting of foreign taxes recoverable. aircraft in the amount of RUB 6,392 million prepayments for right-of-use assets under Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale 4,203 6,192 47.3 STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC exchange effect which, according to IFRS, (vs RUB 23,968 million in 2018). IFRS 16 Leases. Such prepayments were Proceeds from sale of property, plant 03 can be applied only prospectively, starting Another effect on the cash flows from approximately RUB 2.2 billion in 2019 03 and equipment 93 3,887 – 04 from 1 January 2019. Significant foreign operating activities was from a decrease Cash and cash equivalents decreased (vs RUB 10.1 billion in 2018). Capitalised 04 exchange loss was recorded in 2018 in accounts payable and accrued liabilities by 48.4% to RUB 23,711 million due repair expenses increased by 20.5% to Total capital expenditure, net (30,360) (16,702) (45.0) because this hedging was not applied to as a result of the change in accounts to, among other factors, the effect of RUB 12,467 million, mostly due to higher Total capital expenditure excluding purchases the foreign exchange effect on revaluation payable for aircraft and engine overhauls, exchange rate fluctuations. maintenance volumes in 2019. of right-of-use assets (20,270) (14,466) (28.6) of aircraft finance lease liabilities prior to as well as the change in unearned traffic 1 January 2019. revenue. Total capital expenditure excluding capitalised repair expenses (17,893) (1,683) (90.6) Other significant non-cash adjustments to income before income tax to arrive at Cash flows, RUB million net cash flows from operating activities were: depreciation and amortisation; other Net cash flows from operating activities adjustments line which mostly includes 152,225 +7,3% income from disposal of property, plant 134,002 and equipment and assets held for sale as Net cash flows used in investing activities well as the positive effect from revaluation/ 46,145 modification under lease contracts in 19,004 –1,7% accordance with IFRS 16; a recovery of Free cash flow provision. 106,080 114,998 +2,0%
2019 2018
PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 132 133
Financial Review continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Non-current and current assets Debt and liquidity
01 Non-current assets were down 5.3% year- Change in prepayments for aircraft (non-current portion), RUB million Following the changes in the accounting Debt, RUB million 01 on-year in 2019 to RUB 786,466 million. policy related to the introduction of 02 02 The change was due to a decrease in the 31.12.2018 the IFRS 16 standard, lease liabilities 2018 2019 Change, % 21,148 amount of right-of-use assets. increased mainly by the stated amount Loans and borrowings 3,486 15,792 4.5х Advances paid of liabilities that existed under lease 25,795 Current assets were up 7.0% to agreements previously classified as Lease liabilities 655,931 557,124 (15.1) Non-current prepayments reclassified to current prepayments RUB 146,852 million. The change came operating leases. (26,198) Pension liabilities 908 784 (13.7) from an increase in accounts receivable 31.12.2019 and prepayments, mostly driven by 20,745 Previously, future payments under these Total debt 660,325 573,700 (13.1) prepayments for acquisition of aircraft. agreements were not classified as STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC liabilities and were not reflected in the Cash, cash equivalents and short-term Change in prepayments for aircraft (current portion), RUB million 03 balance sheet, while current payments investments 30,148 25,861 (14.2) 03
04 31.12.2018 under agreements relating to comparative Net debt 630,177 547,839 (13.1) 04 5,770 reporting periods were reflected in the Advances paid profit and loss account. Therefore, 2,797 the change in debt under the IFRS 16 Non-current prepayments reclassified to current prepayments standard is an accounting (“paper”) Breakdown of total debt, % Breakdown of loans and borrowings 26,198 change that is not associated with a by currency as at 31 December 2019, Advances returned real increase in the company’s liabilities RUB million (6,392) or a change in its financial position. Exchange rate differences 424 The business model of Aeroflot Group 424 622 14.5 and its contractual obligations have not 31.12.2019 changed. 28,995
As of 31 December 2019, total Aeroflot Group’s debt in accordance 85.5 with IFRS 16 decreased by 13.1% 15,368 15,368 Equity Current and non-current liabilities compared to 31 December 2018, to RUB 573,700 million. The reduction Russian rouble US dollar was due to adjustments to the valuation Non-current portion Current portion Russian rouble US dollar of leases following the strengthening of the rouble against the US dollar as Equity, including non-controlling interest, Current liabilities remained almost flat The main changes in non-current at 31 December 2019 compared to Lease repayment schedule as at 31 December 2019 (excluding future interest payments), increased to RUB 1,950 million in 2019 year-on-year in 2019, up just 0.5%. liabilities were because lease liabilities 31 December 2018, and repayment of RUB million (from RUB 61 621 million negative in The change was because short-term were lower by RUB 91,093 million, debt in accordance with the repayment 318,557 26,273 2018). The key reason behind the change loans and borrowings and current portion mainly due to the repayment of liabilities, schedule. 2023+ in equity was a RUB 54,033 million of long-term loans and borrowings and provisions for liabilities were lower 55,344 16,056 change in effect from the hedge reserve, were higher by RUB 12,393 million and by RUB 10,103 million, mainly due to the Future interest payments under lease 2022 which comprised revaluation of derivatives unearned traffic revenue was higher use of the provision for regular repairs and contracts as at 31 December 2019 were 55,959 14,121
assessed as effective under IAS 39 and by RUB 3,525 million, while lease liabilities maintenance works. RUB 166,868 million. 2021 revaluation of finance lease liabilities. were lower by RUB 7,714 million and liabilities related to assets classified 56,899 13,915 as held for sale were lower by 2020 RUB 6,254 million.
Operating lease Finance lease PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 134 135
Annual Report 2019 Approach Annual Report 2019 Sustainable to Sustainable Development Development
01 Aeroflot Group is committed to PJSC Aeroflot’s Public Council held 01 addressing key sustainability issues, two meetings in 2019. The Council 02 02 such as customer safety, compliance is a consultative and advisory body with statutory requirements and ethical enabling the Company to formulate standards, personnel development, its policy on key sustainability issues ensuring occupational safety and with due regard for the interests of minimising our environmental impact. society. At the meetings, the Council discussed the Company’s development PJSC Aeroflot is additionally committed to plans, including those related to the supporting the SkyTeam Corporate Social implementation of its Strategy. The Public STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC Responsibility Statement by achieving Council comprises prominent figures of 03 sustainable economic prosperity, the Russian business community, mass 03
04 protecting the natural environment and media, civil society organisations and 04 promoting social responsibility towards industry associations, as well as artists employees both within the Company and and athletes; the Council members serve throughout its supply chain. on a pro-bono basis.
Key sustainability topics of Aeroflot Group
Environmental protection: E emissions, waste, energy and efficiency
Social responsibility: safety, service, training, labour and contribution to society As Russia’s largest carrier and a leader in the S global airline industry, Aeroflot Group is fully aware of its responsibility to society and is committed to sustainable development, striving to conduct Governance: corporate governance, anti-corruption and cybersecurity its business with due respect for the interests
G of all stakeholder groups, including passengers, employees, shareholders and investors. PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 136 137
Sustainable Development continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 PJSC Aeroflot’s contribution to some of the UN Sustainable Development Goals Corporate values Goal Description Aeroflot Group’s action
Achieve gender equality Preventing discrimination for employees, including gender-based discrimination. and empower all women Encouraging the professional growth of women in the civil aviation sector, including CUSTOMER RESULTS piloting. TRUST FOR SHAREHOLDERS 01 01 Each airline within our Group guarantees its customers Our goals are to achieve sustainable and dynamic 02 02 faultless safety and a high quality service at all stages growth, increase the Company’s value and provide Promote inclusive and Creating jobs, offering decent salaries, ensuring a safe working environment, of air travel. a stable income to our shareholders. sustainable economic growth, providing growth and development opportunities and a wide range of employee employment and decent work benefits. We strive to exceed the expectations of our customers We are committed to high standards of corporate for all and do everything possible to ensure that our governance and business ethics. customers come back to us again and again. We are a company with transparent reporting and are We work hard every day to ensure the highest always open to our partners and shareholders. STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC Build resilient infrastructure, Improving transport accessibility across Russia’s regions: safety level. promote sustainable 03 4 through our flat fares programme 03 industrialisation and foster 04 innovation 4 through the programme of government-sponsored flights 04 4 by increasing the number of inter-regional flights 4 by expanding low-cost services. SOCIAL TEAMWORK Digitalisation of the Company. RESPONSIBILITY Providing cargo services. We care about the environment and are continuously We are a close-knit team of professionals who cannot Make cities inclusive, safe, Supporting vulnerable groups improving our energy and environmental efficiency, imagine life without wings. resilient and sustainable Promoting culture and sports. using a modern and young aircraft fleet and the most advanced technology while ensuring compliance with We are always open to innovation, initiatives and new Russian environmental laws. knowledge in order to develop and move forward.
We are fully aware of our responsibility to society and We comply with labour laws and create a safe working Ensure sustainable consumption Introducing resource-saving processes and technology. actively participate in significant social initiatives and environment for our employees while requiring our charitable projects in fruitful collaboration with local suppliers and contractors to do the same. and production patterns Engaging in waste management and recycling. and national non-profit organisations. We respect our colleagues and are always ready to We actively participate in developing the Russian air engage in a constructive dialogue in order to achieve transport network and creating new jobs in Russian results. regions. Take urgent action to combat Implementing the Energy Saving and Environmental Performance Programme We provide a stable working environment with equal climate change and its impacts aiming at a 43.6% reduction in specific fuel consumption by 2020 vs the 2007 opportunities for learning and personal growth. levels. Fully monitoring and recording GHG emissions throughout the route network. Optimising the route network and rolling out new piloting techniques to reduce noise and air pollution. Operating new aircraft types offering enhanced fuel efficiency.
Revitalise the global partnership The activities of PJSC Aeroflot’s Public Council. for sustainable development Social partnership with trade unions. Following SkyTeam’s CSR principles and commitments. PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 138 139
Annual Report 2019 Human Resourses Annual Report 2019
01 HR policy is a key element to maintaining Aeroflot’s The Company offers competitive pay 01 and a wide range of employee benefits, 02 sustainable growth. Aeroflot seeks to attract and retain top 02 industry talent, providing employees with professional and advantages and privileges. Aeroflot Group personal development opportunities. airlines run multiple programmes to provide social benefits, incentive schemes and training opportunities empowering each employee to fulfill their potential.
Aeroflot recognises the value of human resources and is strongly focused on driving STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC performance improvements and labour 03 productivity gains by building a unique 03
04 team of highly professional and engaged 04 employees. Excellent corporate culture is an essential element of the Company’s Priority areas of our HR policy competitive edge. The Company uses its intranet portal to conduct regular surveys assessing employee engagement on a range of matters across corporate culture, Recruit Retain Provide timely corporate philosophy and corporate values talent, including top talent and training and and how they are linked to Aeroflot’s for cockpit and drive their loyalty retraining, including Strategy. cabin crew for working on board positions new types The Company strictly follows both Russian and international laws that concern employee rights and freedoms, provides equal opportunities and has zero tolerance for any form of discrimination on political, religious, Build up Conduct Develop ethnic, or other grounds when implementing a talent pool employee incentive its HR policy, remuneration policy, and certifications systems providing social benefits. The Company has never used, and does not tolerate, child, compulsory or forced labour.
The Company’s key ethical and moral standards and rules of conduct are set Provide Boosting out in the Corporate Conduct Code сemployees with Aeroflot’s profile of PJSC Aeroflot. social benefits as the employer
of choice in the airline industry PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 140 141 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Personnel structure
01 As at 31 December 2019, the total Aeroflot Group’s headcount, thousand people PJSC Aeroflot’s headcount, thousand people 01 headcount of Aeroflot Group companies 02 02 was 41,296, almost flat year-on-year 2019 41.3 2019 23.2 (41,299 as at 31 December 2018). 2018 41.3 86 female pilots 2018 24.3 23,171 employees 57 international pilots As at 31 December 2019, PJSC Aeroflot’s were employed PJSC Aeroflot Headcount were employed by PJSC Aeroflot headcount was 23,171 (24,261 as at 2017 39.1 by Aeroflot Group airlines 2017 23.0 31 December 2018). The 4.5% year- on-year headcount decrease was due 2016 36.7 2016 21.6 to the outsourcing of ground handling STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC and maintenance to LLC Sheremetyevo 2015 34.0 2015 20.4 03 Handling. The total number of hours 03
04 worked by the Company employees in 04 2019 was 30,759 thousand. Aeroflot Group’s headcount, 2019, % PJSC Aeroflot’s headcount, 2019, % Women account for 55.5% of Aeroflot Group companies’ total headcount. The parent company, 2.9 1.0 2.2 4.3 7.2 PJSC Aeroflot, employs 13,089 women 16.9 5.6 20.8 21.4 32.4 12.5 who work in all kinds of fields: flight 31.0 13.0 38.4 49.1 attendants, repair and maintenance by category by company by category by age by tenure 10.4 staff, tickets sales and distribution 56.1 16.4 employees, and pilots. As at the end of 40.9 11.1 17.1 27.8 2019, 86 female pilots were employed by 12.6 30.4 18.5 Aeroflot Group airlines, including 71 by Aeroflot, 8 by Rossiya Airlines, 4 by Aurora Airlines and 3 by Pobeda Airlines. Cabin crew PJSC Aeroflot LLC Pobeda Airlines Cabin crew 29 and under Up to 1 year 16 to 25 years Cockpit crew JSC Rossiya Airlines LLC A-Technics Cockpit crew 30–39 2 to 5 years 26 to 35 years As at 31 December 2019, PJSC Aeroflot Airline subsidiaries’ ground personnel JSC Aeromar Other companies* Ground personnel 40–49 6 to 9 years Over 35 years employed 57 international pilots (including Other non-airline subsidiaries’ personnel JSC Aurora Airlines 50 and over 10 to 15 years nationals of Argentina, Australia, Note. Headcount and personnel as at end-2019. * Including JSC Sherotel, Aeroflot Aviation School Azerbaijan, Belarus, Brazil, Columbia, and LLC Aeroflot – Finance. the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, and Luxembourg). Aeroflot Group’s headcount by gender, 2019 Due to the industry specifics, most of our employees consider Aeroflot their lifetime Aeroflot topped Forbes 2019 ranking of Russia’s best employer: 21.9% have stayed with the employers in the Average Salary and Social Benefits Company for over 15 years. categories.
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PJSC Aeroflot Female Male PJSC Aeroflot 142 143 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Women at PJSC Aeroflot Recruitment
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13,098 Aeroflot, Federal Air Transport 71 56.5% 7,344 Agency and UAC held the Best of the total headcount in the Sky contest for future pilots of the Russian aicraft. 2.4% 82.6% of the total cockpit of the total cabin crew count crew count STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC
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Aeroflot is continuously improving its Collaboration with civil aviation In total, 425 persons have entered into personnel recruitment process to make educational institutions company scholarship agreements with it straightforward and convenient for Aeroflot since 2013 when the programme candidates and expeditious and effective The Company annually selects the best was launched. A company scholarship for the Company. The Company uses the senior-year students of civil aviation agreement binds the future graduate to latest, advanced candidate assessment educational institutions who then start their employment with the Company methods, including automated recruitment complete additional simulator training in and to stay with it for a certain period. procedures that help speed up the compliance with its corporate standards. recruitment process and increase its PJSC Aeroflot’s business units engage The Company annually awards up to quality. Heads of units are actively senior-year students for work placements 50 personal scholarships amounting to involved in the professional assessments and pre-graduation internships. In 2019, RUB 10,000 per month each to students of candidates and HR decision-making. 68 students landed their internships with of civil aviation educational institutions: Internal candidates from the talent pool Aeroflot. Ulyanovsk Civil Aviation Institute, are given priority. The Company is thus Saint Petersburg State University of expanding career growth opportunities for PJSC Aeroflot is part of a company Civil Aviation, Buguruslan, Sasovo and its employees. scholarship programme funded by the Krasny Kut Civil Aviation Schools, as well federal government. In 2019, 78 new as Yegoryevsk and Kirsanov Civil Aviation The Company collaborates with students were admitted to Saint- Technical Colleges. Since 2014, Aeroflot educational centres and relevant higher Petersburg State University of Civil has awarded 285 personal scholarships. educational institutions and colleges Aviation, Ulyanovsk Civil Aviation Institute offering vocational education, takes part and Buguruslan Civil Aviation School in job fairs and career forums and expos, under the programme. and cooperates with employment centres.
PJSC Aeroflot PJSC Aeroflot 144 145
Sustainable Development continued Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2019 Personnel training and development Pilot training
01 Aeroflot Group invests in personnel In 2019, PJSC Aeroflot arranged In 2019, training for approximately When hiring pilots with prerequisite The graduates undergo the following Training platform 01 training to help employees fulfil their training for over 36,000 current and 2,000 employees was arranged at external qualifications (such as experience flying training following employment: 02 02 personal and professional potential. future employees (some of them educational institutions and training the aircraft types operated by Aeroflot), 4 Pilot retraining to fly Airbus А320, Aeroflot uses its own training platform The employees’ outstanding professional completing more than one training centres under the following programmes: candidate pilots pass induction training Boeing 737 or SSJ100 aircraft equipped with cutting-edge simulators skills meeting the requirements of programme) both in-house and externally 4 Compulsory training of operations in line with established flight crew training 4 Additional training in Hazardous Cargo and mock-ups to provide training for the latest international standards and across a range of training, retraining, personnel (training for airside ground programmes. Transportation by Air, Flight Safety cockpit and cabin crews. the Federal Aviation Rules enables professional development and certification handling vehicle drivers and airside Management System, Flight Crew the Company to achieve operational programmes. The Company’s Department vehicle access coordinators at the Prior to employment, graduates of Training on Human Factor and CRM, In 2019, the training platform was excellence. for Aviation Personnel Training delivered Sheremetyevo airfield; training for state aviation-related educational institutions and Aviation Security furnished with an Airbus FFS A350 CAE training to 980 people. inspectors, electric car and forklift are to complete additional training: 4 Induction for co-piloting an aircraft. full-flight simulator, a DT A321 NEO OWE STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC REPORT STRATEGIC Key areas of corporate training: drivers; industrial safety, etc.) 4 Specifics of international flights overwing exit trainer and a DT A321 03 4 New hires onboarding Most of the current and future employees 4 General training programmes (civil 4 Technical English To streamline graduates’ training, main entry door trainer. Annual simulator 03
04 4 Promotion of the Company’s corporate were trained at Aeroflot Aviation School. defence, environmental protection, 4 Aviation English (ICAO Level Four). PJSC Aeroflot organised training for certification was arranged for, and 04 culture, values and mission Retraining and professional development environmental safety, etc.) senior-year students of educational held by, EASA bodies for the following 4 Building of managerial expertise and courses mainly focused on: institutions. simulators: FFS A320 Series 5000 skills 4 ground handling and ground service and 7000, FFS A330, and B737 NG. 4 Targeted training as requested by the operations The training is held at civil aviation Jointly with Canada’s CAE Inc., Aeroflot heads of units for specific activity areas 4 flight attendant training using Russian- educational institutions in Ulyanovsk, upgraded the FFS B737 flight simulator (the topics include stress resistance, made and foreign aircraft types Saint Petersburg, Buguruslan, Krasny software. Aeroflot also decommissioned customer focus and teamwork) . 4 pilot retraining to fly new aircraft types Kut, and Sasovo, helping to reduce the the obsolete emergency response training 4 engineering personnel training period from hiring a graduate to their simulators DT B767 and DT A320, which 4 aviation security unsupervised flying by three to nine had gone past their useful life. 4 regulations for hazardous cargo months. transportation 4 occupational safety 4 foreign languages, etc.
Attendees of the training programmes
36.0 thousand people . . . 2019 36.0