Russia's flagship air carrier Aeroflot has denied media rumors that the company could soon face severe fuel shortages and flight cancellations.
Some media reports have cited sources in aircraft and energy industries claiming that Aeroflot had only one-day reserves of jet fuel due to interrupted supplies from the Moscow oil refinery.
"We continue to receive jet fuel on a regular basis in line with the schedule coordinated with our suppliers," said Oleg Mikhailov, a senior adviser to the company's general director.
He added that Aeroflot had always kept fuel reserves up to the norms established by Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia).
"There is no threat of flight cancellations," Mikhailov said.
Aeroflot, which flies to 96 destinations in 49 countries, accounts for over 42% of Russia's international air traffic and 12% of domestic flights.
The Russian government holds a 51.17% stake in the company.
MOSCOW, December 3 (RIA Novosti)
