Aeroflot approves transfer of 10 737-800s to Pobeda

Aeroflot’s board has approved the transfer of 10 Boeing 737-800s from its fleet to that of its low-cost budget sister carrier Pobeda. The aircraft will be sub-leased from April-June this year according to the board decision, although the possibility of a postponement remains. Aeroflot Group says the lease periods range from 79-90 months. Alongside the additional 10 737s being transferred this year, Pobeda will take another 40 from Aeroflot over 2022-23. This is part of a fleet restructuring to optimise the networks and capacity of Aeroflot Group’s carriers. Pobeda is set to start services on 10 domestic and two international routes this year, the group states. Pobeda is opening a base at Moscow Sheremetyevo and will take over low-yield destinations from Aeroflot.<br/>