MOSCOW, October 19. “Aeroflot” will not become the monopoly player in the aviation market after the bankruptcy of “Transaero”. This opinion was expressed in an interview with the head of the presidential administration of Russia Sergei Ivanov.
“Monopoly is not. Even if “Aeroflot” “Transaero” on balance, as planned, its share in the market increased from 48% to 52%. But the deal fell through. Now the government is working on other options,” said Ivanov.
In his opinion, “in “Transaero” are largely to blame: was mistaken with the business strategy, gained currency in aircraft leasing, the ruble has changed, and here came”.
“We have long supported the “Transaero” as the national carrier. Today, it is important to not hurt the passengers and, of course, employees – pilots, flight attendants, ground staff,” said head of the presidential administration.
In General, according to Ivanov, the consolidation of companies is a worldwide practice. As examples, he cited the Dutch airline KLM, now part of Air France, SAS Scandinavian, which joined Lufthansa, Iberia, which “did not survive the previous crisis.”
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“Weak swallow or eat. It happens everywhere. But the only player on the domestic market, “Aeroflot” will not”, – said Ivanov.
The bankruptcy of the airline
The decision on bankruptcy “Transaero”, the accumulated 250 billion debt and under the operational management of “Aeroflot” was adopted at the governmental meeting with the participation of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on October 1. The carrier has closed the sale of tickets. According to the results in early October, check “Transaero” the Commission of Federal air transport Agency has proposed to suspend the operator’s certificate. However, the draft act, the Commission is still not approved by the leadership of the Federal air transport Agency.
The full text of the interview is available on the website tass.ru
