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Aeroflot-Nord
Russia · DVINA

22
Routes
6
Hubs
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Regional Russian carrier connecting northern and Arctic destinations.
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Arkhangelsk, Russia
Aeroflot-Nord was a Russian regional airline that operated as a subsidiary of Aeroflot, Russia's flagship carrier. Based in Arkhangelsk, it served domestic routes across northwestern Russia and the Arctic regions, providing connectivity to remote communities.
The airline gained international attention following the tragic crash of Aeroflot-Nord Flight 821 in September 2008 near Perm, which killed all 88 people on board. The Boeing 737-500 accident was attributed to crew error and became one of Russia's deadliest aviation disasters of the decade.
Following the Perm disaster and subsequent regulatory scrutiny, Aeroflot-Nord was rebranded as Nordavia in 2009, distancing itself from the accident and undergoing restructuring. The airline continued regional operations under its new identity before eventually ceasing operations.
Hubs & network
The airline's primary hub was Arkhangelsk Talagi Airport (ARH), serving northwestern Russia.
Fleet
Aeroflot-Nord operated Boeing 737-500 aircraft along with Soviet-era types including the Tupolev Tu-134 and Antonov An-24.
Notable facts
- ›Was a subsidiary of Aeroflot focused on regional routes in northwestern Russia.
- ›Flight 821 crashed near Perm on September 14, 2008, killing all 88 aboard.
- ›The Perm crash was attributed to flight crew errors, including possible alcohol consumption.
- ›Rebranded as Nordavia in 2009 following the Perm disaster.
- ›Served remote Arctic and sub-Arctic communities in northern Russia.
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Primary hubs
Route network map (22 legs)








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Route network
ARH → CSHAN4
ARH → LED735
ARH → MMKAN4
ARH → NNMAT5
ARH → SVO735
ARH → USKAN4
CSH → ARHAN4
LED → ARH735
LED → MMK735
LED → SCW735
MMK → ARHAN4
MMK → LED735
MMK → SVO735
MMK → TOSAN4
NNM → ARHAT5
SCW → LED735
SCW → SVO735
SVO → ARH735
SVO → MMK735
SVO → SCW735
TOS → MMKAN4
USK → ARHAN4
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
Smartavia, formerly known as Aeroflot Nord, and Nordavia, is a Russian low-cost airline with its head office in Arkhangelsk, Russia. It mainly operates scheduled domestic and regional services. Its main bases are Arkhangelsk Airport, Pulkovo Airport, and Sheremetyevo International Airport, serving Moscow. Smartavia is a joint-stock company.
Read full article on WikipediaLatest news
Simple Flying· 9/15/2022
How Aeroflot Flight 821 Became The Boeing 737-500's Deadliest-Ever Accident
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avherald.com· 9/14/2008
Crash: Aeroflot-Nord B735 at Perm on Sep 14th 2008, impacted ground while on approach to Perm
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AirlineReporter· 12/23/2015
Browsing Tag: Aeroflot
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The Barents Observer· 4/14/2019
Arkhangelsk based airline rebrands name for fifth time
Read at The Barents Observer
France 24· 9/15/2008
Russia investigates Aeroflot plane crash mystery
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FlightGlobal· 8/16/2006
Picture: Russian Aeroflot regional subsidiary receives new Aeroflot Nord livery Boeing 737-500
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