October 5, 2010, Moscow. - Net profit of Aeroflot Group (IFRS) in H1’10 amounted to 17.5 million dollars, which is 24% above the result of the same period of 2009.
Growth rates of the Group's revenue outpaced growth in operating expenses. H1’10 saw the group’s revenue rise by 27% (to USD1.854bln) with operating expenses going up by 25% (USD1.689bln).
The EBITDA rate improved by 55% against the same period of 2009. The EBITDA margin increased to 15% compared to 12% in H1’09.
According to Deputy General Director for Finance and Investment Shamil Kurmashov, “The positive financial results of the Group prove the management activities conducted to improve performance and recover demand for air travel”.
AEROFLOT is Russia’s leading air carrier, member of the global SkyTeam alliance. Its consolidated route network covers 898 destinations in 169 countries. In 2009, Aeroflot carried 8.755 million passengers, group Aeroflot -11,1 million.
Aeroflotholds the first place in passenger service on economy-class short- and medium-haul flights, and business-class long-haul flights among SkyTeam European airlines. Aeroflot’s leading position was discovered based on SkyTeam’s Onboard Survey results for April – September 2009.
Aeroflot is among top 25 airlines in the world by Air Transport World magazine in accordance with the results of financial and economic activity in 2009 (Category “operating profit” and “net profit”)
Aeroflot was the first Russian carrier to enter the IOSA Registry, and has multiple times confirmed the certificate.Aeroflot has successfully passed the ISAGO (IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations) procedure. The company’s Quality Management System is certified for compliance with ISO 9001:2000.
Aeroflotoperates one of Europe’s youngest air fleets that consists of 100 aircraft. Aeroflot is based in Moscow, at the Sheremetyevo International Airport. Find more at www.aeroflot.ru.
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