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Skytrain
Skytrainlogo.png
IATA ICAO Callsign
ST SNR GALLEON
Founded31 January 1924; 100 years ago (1924-01-31)
Commenced operations31 January 1924 (1924-01-31)
Hubs
Focus cities
Frequent-flyer programSkytrain Miles
Subsidiaries
Fleet size242
Destinations93 (Sept. 2018)
Company sloganFly with experience (current)
Galleons connecting the World (1992-2017)
Parent companySkytrain Group Limited
HeadquartersUlich, Dulebia
Key people
  • Vyacheslav Lyudmilov
    (Chairman & CEO)
  • Vasiliy Karkov (President)
RevenueIncrease US$ 34.7 billion (Nov. 2018)
Net incomeIncrease US$ 97.8 million (Nov. 2018)
Employees23,700 (2016-2017)
Websitewww.skytrain.db

Skytrain (Russian: Скайтрейн‎) is an airline based in Ulich, Dulebia. The airline is a subsidiary of The Skytrain Group Limited, which is partially owned by the Dulebian Government. It is one of the largest airlines in Gaia, and the biggest one in Erdara, operating over 1,780 flights per week from its main hub at Bogdan Berezutskiy International Airport in Ulich, to more than 59 cities in 11 countries across the Gaia. Cargo activities are undertaken by Skytrain Cargo.

Skytrain is the world's first largest airline in scheduled revenue passenger-kilometres flown, the first-largest in Dulebia in terms of international passengers carried, and the second-largest in terms of freight tonne-kilometres flown. From March 2016 to February 2017 Skytrain had the longest non-stop commercial flight from the Dulebia to TBA.

The airline was formed in 1994, after the merger of several smaller operators, remnants of the previous national carrier DAS. The merger was organised with the support of the Dulebian government, and the newly-formed airline received a huge amount of financial aid by the state in the first five years after its formation, mostly in order to replace the old aircraft in its fleet inherited from DAS. The airline received international certification in 1994, and in the next year began its international commercial flights, with its first international destination being Sigairen in Tudonia. The Dulebian state held a major stack of 28% in the airline, but decreased it in 1999 to 14.5%. Skytrain showed a series of commercial successes in the first decade of the 21st century. The airline opened 19 new routes and purchased 107 aircraft in total from 2001 until 2008.

Skytrain operates a mix of wide- and medium-body airliners, all of which are domestically produced by UAK aircraft consortium. The main type in the fleet is the C848, numbering 85 aircraft. Skytrain focuses mainly on intercontinental routes but also operates numerous lines in Erdara. Domestic flights are carried by its subsidiaries, the Skytrain Express, Eagle Air and CityExpress.

History

FISAR C.3, the first plane operated by Air Azur.

The airline was founded in Samaryansk in 1924, as Air Azur by Yuriy Lomonosov. The ambitious inventor planned to create a developed network of air mail lines throughout the country. He purchased his first aircraft in January 1924, and on 31st of January, the airline commenced operations. In August 1925, the airline held its first passenger flight, from Samaryansk to Primorno with two passengers onboard. After two months a daily line between Samaryansk and Balchik was established. Until 1936, the company established 12 lines. The passenger lines were Samaryansk-Sinemoretz, Samaryansk-Byalgorod, Samaryansk-Balchik, and Sinemoretz-Balchik. The airline was the biggest in the country prior to the establishment of the Federation in 1936, thus was targeted by the government as a strategic company. On 27th of December 1936, the airline was transferred to governmental property, with Lomonosov leaving it for good. After the declaration of war, Air Azur effectively ceased all operations.

After the war, the company was resurrected by the Assembly. It was rebranded to Skytrain and became the official flag carrier of the country in 1949. Several military transport aircraft were remade into civil ones and handed to the airline in 1949. From 1951 onwards FISAR began supplying new models of passenger aircraft. Due to its national status, Skytrain often received the most advanced aircraft the aviation industry could erect, including the first passenger jet airliner FISAR C.112 in 1954. In the '50s the airline opened its first transcontinental route: Samaryansk-Königsreh. In the following decade, the company focused on upgrading the domestic infrastructure to handle the heavier second-generation jet aircraft. The '70s saw the birth of the Galleon image of the airline. Receiving the first long-haul aircraft, Skytrain became a world leader in intercontinental flights. In 1994, a huge upgrade program was launched by the CEO of the airline, newly hired Vyacheslav Lyudmilov. 93 C878s were ordered in 1994, followed by 3 more orders of medium-range aircraft to replace the ageing fleet of mostly-foreign aircraft. Skytrain entered the third millennium as the biggest airline in the world and keeps this title until today.

Corporate affairs

Ownership

Business trends

Headquarters

Airline subsidiaries

Wholly owned by Skytrain

Partially owned by Skytrain

Partner airlines

Sponsorships

Alliances

Fleet

A Skytrain billboard banner, 2019.
C848-600, the biggest aircraft operated by the airline.

The current fleet of Skytrain consists of a mix of narrow- and wide-body airliners. Mid-range jet aircraft fleet is composed only of C717 aircraft of different modifications, some of which are nearly 40 years old. Skytrain has planned a huge fleet upgrade to be done in the 2020s, with 65 aircraft ordered. The last C717 is planned to be delivered in 2029.

The long-haul park is composed of C818, C848 and C878 aircraft, the latter forming the backbone of the transcontinental lines of the airline. In 2016 Skytrain announced the purchase of 35 new C878-300ER, 48 878-9 and 30 818-10 aircraft, placing the biggest one-time order in civil aviation history.

Current fleet

Name In service Orders F B E+ E Dates operated
Mid-range jetliners
C717-200 3 8 96 1981 - present
C717-300 2 8 104 1986 - present
C717-400 5 8 116 1991 - present
C717-7 32 12 110 2001 - present
C717-8 25 12 16 118 2006 - present
C717-9 12 31 16 127 2008 - present
Long-range jetliners
C818-200LR 2 24 156 2001 - present
C818-300 11 34 70 123 1994 - present
C818-300ER 28 12 34 70 123 1998 - present
C818-400ER 3 1 8 34 70 160 2003 - present
C848-300 11 5 30 28 221 1997 - present
C848-600 32 13 8 48 32 280 1997 - present
C878-300 10 11 66 90 198 1997 - present
C878-300ER 66 21 24 72 90 208 2012 - present
C878-9 48 24 72 90 208 After 2020 (awaiting deliveries)
C878-9 30 24 96 90 240 After 2020 (awaiting deliveries)
Total 242 173

GALLERY TBA

Historical fleet

TBA

Naming conventions

Since 1977 Skytrain gives a name to every aircraft it possesses. The name consists of Galleon and a saint or region name. It is written in the airline's purple colour on the nose of the aircraft. When an aircraft is decommissioned, its name is freed up and can be used by active fleet members.

Vintage aircraft restoration

Destinations

Codeshare agreements

A Skytrain C717 taking-off from Ulich International Airport.

List of destinations

Hub
Focus city
Seasonal service
City Airport Country
Elenaborg Elena-Vesterland International Airport  Aleia
Oralienborg Oralienborg International Airport  Aleia
Gorritxa Gorritxa International Airport  Brilliania
Portuberria Portuberria - Martiriren Herria International Airport  Brilliania
Saranegertu Salbatzaile Tzobiral International Airport  Brilliania
Sønderburg Sønderburg International Airport  Crylante
Ballinluska Paul McLennan International Airport  Cuirpthe
Portlaoise Portlaoise International Airport  Cuirpthe
Hasanhisar Hasanhisar International Airport  Hisaristan
Mikhailograd Mikhailograd International Airport  Hisaristan
Rukhmeydan Rukhmeydan International Airport  Hisaristan
Veleazabad Veleazabad International Airport  Hisaristan
Grand Sachem Grand Sachem International Airport  Liberimery
Königsreh Königsreh-Polschnitz Airport MascyllaFlag.png Mascylla
Berghelling Berghelling Erwann Berthou Airport  Midrasia
Lotrič Lotrič International Airport  Midrasia
Jakóbgard Jakóbgard Airport  Ostry
Dahrzor Dahrzor International Airport  Qal'eh
Kyderabad Rouhani Airport  Qal'eh
Sahlabad Farid Hashempour International Airport  Qal'eh
Asenovatz Asenovgrad International Airport  Romellenic Federation
Balchik Balchik Azur Airport  Romellenic Federation
Byala Shramovo Airport  Romellenic Federation
Byalgorod Byalgorod International Airport  Romellenic Federation
Cyricalla Saint Helena International Airport  Romellenic Federation
Eyrivna Ipria International Airport  Romellenic Federation
Lozinetz Rumelia International Airport  Romellenic Federation
Melnichar Vasil Ignashev International Airport  Romellenic Federation
Samaryansk Vasil Vazov International Airport  Romellenic Federation
Samaryansk Brezovetz Airport  Romellenic Federation
Samaryansk Samaryansk-Obelino Airport  Romellenic Federation
Sinemoretz Golden Sands Airport  Romellenic Federation
Sredetz Ivan the Great International Airport  Romellenic Federation
Sredetz Sredetz International Airport  Romellenic Federation
Sveti Vlas Simeon I International Airport  Romellenic Federation
Sveti Vlas Sveti Vlas-Vnukishevo Airport  Romellenic Federation
Artonga Aéroport qui Sidi Synnia  Sidi Synnia
Artonga Novi Aéroport qui Sidi Synnia  Sidi Synnia
Sigairen Sigairen International Airport Template:Country data Tudonia
Watersborn-Tanaus Graf-von-Watersborn International Airport Template:Country data Tudonia
Weißenberg–Eweningheim Weißenberg–Eweningheim International Airport Template:Country data Tudonia

Services

Catering

Onboard menu of a Skytrain C878-300ER.

Catering on Skytrain flights from is provided by Degusto Flight Catering which operates one of the largest airline catering facilities in the world. Skytrain also offers special meal options, in all classes, based on age, dietary restrictions, preference and religious observance. Special meals must be ordered in advance, at least 24 hours before the flight departure time. Salad meals, however, do not need to be booked as they are part of the normal meal. The airline can arrange special dinings for Imperial class passengers, including 6 meals and a dessert. The additional payment is 890$.

Cabins

Skytrain Continental Class

Continental First Class onboard C848-600 in Ulich.
Continental commercial poster.

There are two types of first-class seating; one is a fully enclosed suite with a ceiling to floor door with doors that close but don’t extend to the ceiling, the other being unenclosed suite. Both suites come complete with a mini-bar, a coat rack and storage. They also feature the Skytrain ES system on a 23-inch-wide (58 cm) LCD screen in the open suites and a 32-inch-wide (81 cm) on the fully enclosed suite. The seat converts into a 2-metre-long (79 in) fully flat bed. Private suites are available on 3-class C818-400ER and C878-300. The fully enclosed suites are available on its newly delivered C878-300ER aircraft exclusively.

On its newly delivered FISAR C878-300ER, First class features private suites, two shower-equipped lavatories and spa, and access to the first/business class bar area and lounge. Premium class seating is located in the front of the aircraft.

Skytrain introduced this new Continental Class cabin for the fleet on 12 November 2017 and the first flight to Aleia and Midrasia on 1 December 2017. The new First Class cabin is configured with eight suites on a 1-2-1 layout. The middle suites come with virtual windows that project a live feed from the outside of the aircraft on real time. Both the middle suites are equipped with 3 virtual windows which are high definition LCD screens which relay real-time image using the HD cameras on either side of the aircraft.

Amenities include 2 minibars placed on either side of the entertainment screen, a 13inch tablet with a front camera to communicate with the cabin crew and to order room service. A panel to control the lighting and temperature inside the suite. Skytrain has also introduced a new seat, which features a new zero-gravity position. The suites are expected to resemble "a private bedroom on a luxury yacht".

Skytrain Explorer Business Class

Skytrain Explorer Business Class seats for transcontinental flights.

Business class on FISAR 818-200LRs, 818-300s, 818-300ERs and 878-300s feature seats with a 1.5-metre-long (60 in) pitch that recline to 2-metre-long (79 in), angled lie-flat beds. Amenities include massage function, privacy partition, winged headrest with six-way movement, two individual reading lights and an overhead light per seat, in-seat power supply, USB Ports and an RCA socket for laptop connection, over 600 channels of entertainment on ES, shown on a 17 in-wide (43 cm) TV screen.

On FISAR C818-400ERs and C878-300ERs aircraft, the seats recline to form a fully flat bed and are equipped with personal mini-bars. Due to the unique staggered layout, half of the business class seats on Skytrain liners are 23 cm (9 in) shorter than the others, at only 1.8 m (70 in) long. Business class passengers also have access to an onboard bar at the front of the aircraft.

Skytrain Economy Class

Skytrain Economy class offers a 79–81-centimetre-long (31–32 in) seat pitch on 818 series aircraft and 86 cm (34 in) on 878 series aircraft and standard seat width (except on the C878-300ER). Skytrain has ten seats per row on its C878 fleet. The seat features adjustable headrests, a 3000 channel SE In-Flight-Entertainment and in-seat laptop power-outlets on newer aircraft and laptop recharging facilities in galleys in older aircraft. There is additional recline on C878-300ER economy class seats.

In-flight Entertainment System

Economy Class for transcontinental flights.

ES is the in-flight entertainment system operated by Skytrain.

Introduced in 2003, ES is available on all new aircraft and now features 4,000 channels (on most flights) to all passengers. ES is found on the airline’s C818 and C878 series.

In July 2007, Skytrain introduced FES Digital Widescreen, an updated version of ES. It offered over 1200 channels of pre-selected entertainment available to all passengers. FES Digital Widescreen is available on all new aircraft.

In 2017 Skytrain upgraded its ES - inflight entertaining system to the new SkytrainExperience system which includes new upgrades that improved passenger experience, such as Handset with more controls, larger screens, new sockets, some 3,500 channels of movies, TV shows, music and games, on demand and in multiple languages, new ES features, such as a Naviapp, Bluetooth audio and personal video playback. These were be fitted in existing C818 and C878 as well as installed on new aircraft that will be delivered to the airline.

Lounges

Imperial Lounge, Romellea International.

Skytrain operates three types of lounges within its destination network: Imperial lounge, Explorer, and Welcome Lounges. Each departure lounge is accessible both through travel class or Miles status; the Welcome Lounge is limited to arriving premium passengers of the Skytrain Business only.

Skytrain also operates a dedicated first class terminal at Ivan Vazov International Airport. The first terminal of its kind, access is limited only to departing Skytrain Imperial Class. Approximately 200 staff care for approximately 300 passengers per day in the terminal, which features a full-service restaurant, full bar, cigar lounge, relaxation rooms, and offices, as well as bath facilities.

Hotels

Business class room in Hotel Continental, Samaryansk

Skytrain established its own hotel chain in 1999. Continental hotels are built in numerous major airports, both throughout Romellea and in other international airports. Skytrain ensures rooms for transfer passengers from Explorer Class and Presidental rooms for transferring Imperial Class passengers. In case of a cancelled flight, all passengers get rooms in Continental hotels if they're present on the airport until a new flight is arranged.

Limousines

Complimentary chauffeur-driven airport transfers are available to Business and First Class passengers in over 14 cities.

It was known that Skytrain used Brewerr B70 wagons for Explorer Class passengers and Andcar M-Class cars for Imperial Class passengers in Samaryansk, however, as of March 2017, Skytrain has upgraded its fleet of cars for Business Class passengers to brand new Gladiator 5 Series touring cars.

The type of vehicle varies depending on the location and service provider that the airline has signed a contract within that area.

Programs

Skytrain Miles Program

Miles program commercial poster, 2012

Skytrain's frequent-flyer programme is called Miles and is shared among several airlines, including all of Skytrain's subsidiary airlines, plus Azurair, Eagle Air (owned by Skytrain), Aleiair and Star Airways. Miles members may earn miles on Skytrain flights and partner flights, as well as through Skytrain credit cards, and purchases made through the Skytrain shops. Status within Miles is determined by miles flown during one calendar year with specific partners. Membership levels include: Miles member (no minimal threshold), Adventurer (Silver, 35,000-mile (56,000 km) threshold or 30 individual flights), Explorer (Gold, 100,000-mile (160,000 km) threshold), and Imperial Circle (Black, 600,000-mile (970,000 km) threshold over two calendar years). All Miles status levels higher than Miles member offer lounge access and executive bonus miles, with the higher levels offering more exclusive benefits.

Skytrain Business

Skytrain has exclusive offers to business passengers. Those include upgraded Miles program with a higher range of products. Skytrain can arrange business jet flights for its business customers. Also, it can book hotels in other countries for the business passengers to stay in while abroad. If needed, Skytrain can also provide personal experienced drivers in some cities. The Business program is being developed and already has contracts with numerous corporations.

Skytrain has created a huge network of connection with other airlines of the Old World, creating a highly-developed infrastructure. Business passengers can use it to ease their transfer and reduce the time needed to travel from point A to B. Skytrain Business ensures the fastest check-in for frequent-flyers. The airline also offers quick transfer to the Romellenic Rail Services. Both companies have signed codeshare agreement, and tickets for both services can be booked on Skytrain's website. For business passengers, the company assures transportation between airports and railway stations inside Romellea.

Divisions

Skytrain Express

Skytrain Express is the domestic carrier subsidiary of Skytrain Airways. It serves all the routes inside the Romellenic Federation. The airline is also used to transport passengers between different domestic airports for their transfer flights. Skytrain Express operates mainly small regional aircraft but also has several C717 aircraft in its park.

Skytrain Cargo

Skytrain Cargo is the air freight division of Skytrain. It began operations in October 1985 and launched its own aircraft services in 2001 with a FISAR 878F Freighter. It serves 10 exclusive cargo destinations, besides others in common with the Skytrain passenger network.

Incidents and accidents

Gallery

See also

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