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Boeing 777-300 Transaero

Registration: EI-XLP Type: 777-312 Engines: 2 × RR Trent 892-17 Serial Number: 28531 First flight: Sep 10, 1999

Transaero was established on November 5, 1991. During a transformative period in Russia, marked by the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the transition to a market economy, new opportunities emerged for private enterprises. Unlike the state-owned Aeroflot, Transaero positioned itself as an independent carrier focused on innovation and customer-centric service. Its initial flights were operated on leased Il-86 and Tu-154 aircraft, primarily serving charter routes such as Moscow–Tel Aviv and Moscow–Kyiv.

By the early 2000s, Transaero introduced Boeing 767 and Boeing 747 aircraft, solidifying its role in long-haul routes. The Boeing 737 series became the workhorses for regional and medium-haul flights, offering flexibility in the route network. The airline also operated Russian-made Tu-214 and Tu-204 aircraft, supporting domestic aviation manufacturing.

By 2010, Transaero’s route network spanned over 250 destinations across Europe, Asia, America, and Africa. The airline became a leader in popular tourist destinations such as Turkey, Egypt, Thailand, and the Dominican Republic.

A prominent place in the fleet was held by the Boeing 777-300, introduced in 2012. These wide-body aircraft, previously operated by Singapore Airlines, offered a high level of comfort with spacious cabins and ergonomic seating. They served key international routes, including Moscow–New York, Moscow–Bangkok, and Moscow–Punta Cana, reinforcing Transaero’s reputation as a world-class carrier.

Despite its successes, Transaero began facing financial challenges in 2014. Efforts to restructure and secure investors, including negotiations with Aeroflot for a potential acquisition, were unsuccessful. In October 2015, Rosaviatsia revoked Transaero’s operating certificate, leading to the cessation of flights. Transaero’s closure marked the largest bankruptcy in Russian aviation history, sparking widespread public discussion.

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