to Smartavia, as part of re-branding. The airline will operate the aircraft under Nordavia brand until the end of 2019. The first aircraft with Smartavia livery arrived in April 2019. By 2021, the airline retired all of its Boeing 737-500 and in April 2021, the airline began their replacement with new Airbus A320neo, officially announcing the end of two-year re-branding from Nordavia to Smartavia and becoming a low-cost carrier. On 28 May 2021, during a press-conference held in Kaliningrad, with presenting new Airbus A320neo, previously used by Mexican carrier Interjet, the airline announced the massive order expansion by 40 new Airbus aircraft and plans to phase out all Boeing 737 aircraft by 2023 and since then to operate only Airbus aircraft. In case of plan success, the airline will purchase Airbus A321neo by 2024. On 16 September 2021, the airline announced its base expansion plans: by Spring 2022, the airline plans to open its new hub at Moscow-Sheremetyevo, as well as to open bases in Kaliningrad, Murmansk, Samara and Sochi. Destinations Codeshare agreements Smartavia Airlines has codeshare agreements with the following airlines: Red Wings Airlines Fleet , the Smartavia fleet consists of the following aircraft: Historical fleet Smartavia has previously operated the following aircraft: Accidents and incidents On 14 September 2008, Aeroflot Flight 821, flown under a combined service agreement with Aeroflot, crashed on approach to Perm Airport, Russia. All 88 people on board, including six crew members, were killed. References External links Former Aeroflot divisions Airlines established in 1963 1963 establishments in the Soviet Union Airlines of Russia Airlines banned in the European Union Aviation in Arkhangelsk Oblast Companies based in Arkhangelsk European Regions Airline Association Low-cost carriers