OREANDA-NEWS. January 13, 2012. Penton Media’s Air Transport World® announced the selection of Russia’s Transaero Airlines as winner of its highly sought after Airline Market Leadership Award for 2012.

ATW editors recognized Transaero’s sustained growth to become Russia’s second largest carrier and that its market share is quickly rising.

The editors noted that Transaero Airlines increased its traffic in RPK by 30 times and passenger numbers by 15 times between 2001 and 2011 and that its traffic performance this year, once again, has outpaced the Russian airline industry as a whole.

Air Transport World Chief Editor Geoffrey Thomas said: “Transaero Airlines is an airline of firsts in Russia: first 100% privately owned passenger airline in Russia; first to operate Boeing aircraft; first Russian carrier to introduce business class on domestic routes and to develop a loyalty program for frequent flyers; and, first full-service airline to introduce e-ticketing, online check-in and mobile check-in."

“And last year the airline ordered the A380 and 747-8 and A320neos making it the launch customer in Russia for all three types."

“Our editorial team is so impressed with Transaero’s can-do attitude and focus on excellence which is paying dividends with significant market growth."

Transaero Airlines General Director Olga Pleshakova said: “We’re honoured to be awarded with the prestigious ATW Airline Market Leadership Award. We’re happy that in the year of Transaero’s 20-Anniversary our efforts were so highly appreciated by a team of world-known aviation professionals. On behalf of Transaero Airlines I express our gratitude to Air Transport World’s editorial team. I can assure you that we’ll go on with our sustainable development in the future".

ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards is the longest running and most respected airline industry awards event. The awards will be presented at a Gala Awards Presentation Dinner on the evening of February 13, 2012 at the Pan Pacific in Singapore ahead of the Singapore Air Show.