Aeroflot Group invests in reconfiguring 737-800s to expand Pobeda

Aeroflot Group is to invest some $58m in reconfiguring Boeing 737-800s for transfer to the fleet of its budget airline Pobeda. The group says it has postponed several investment projects as a result of the pandemic-driven air transport crisis. But during its half-year financial update the company states that it will not only reconfigure three Boeing 777-300ERs but also 50 737-800s. The $58m investment in the 737s includes refitting of 10 aircraft this year. Aeroflot Group is carrying out the interior layout change as part of a broad fleet restructuring under which Pobeda will receive 737-800s from other airlines in the company. This measure relates to the development strategy to 2028 under which Pobeda will expand to handle 55-65 million annual passengers. It will be the busiest of Aeroflot Group’s operators, with the mainline Aeroflot carrier transporting 35-40m and Rossiya taking 20-30m.<br/>