How to Say "Aeroflot" in English

Aeroflot is the flag carrier and largest airline of Russia. When referring to this airline in English contexts, there are several important linguistic aspects to consider.

The Name "Aeroflot" in English

The name "Aeroflot" remains unchanged in English usage. It is a proper noun that doesn't require translation. The word is pronounced slightly differently in English:

• Russian pronunciation: ah-eh-roh-FLOT
• English pronunciation: AIR-oh-flot or EH-roh-flot

Official English Branding

Aeroflot uses the same name internationally, but with different stylization in its English-language materials:

Historical English Names

Throughout its history, the airline has been known by different English names:

1. Soviet era: "Aeroflot Soviet Airlines"
2. 1990s: Occasionally referred to as "Aeroflot Russian International Airlines"
3. Current: Officially just "Aeroflot" in English contexts

Common English Descriptions

When describing Aeroflot in English, these phrases are commonly used:

• "Russia's national airline"
• "Russia's flag carrier"
• "Russia's largest airline"
• "The Russian airline Aeroflot"

Important Note About Translation

While the word "Aeroflot" doesn't translate, its meaning comes from:

However, in English contexts, the name is always used as "Aeroflot" and never translated to "Air Fleet" when referring to the airline.

Using "Aeroflot" in English Sentences

Examples of proper usage:

• "I'm flying with Aeroflot to Moscow next week."
• "Aeroflot operates flights to over 50 countries."
• "Have you ever traveled on Aeroflot?"

Remember that in English texts, "Aeroflot" should always be capitalized as it's a proper noun, just like other airline names such as Lufthansa or Emirates.