Aeroflot becomes FIBA's Global Partner and Official Airline of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019

Aeroflot, one of the world's premier airlines and Russia's flag carrier, has become a FIBA Partner and the Official Airline of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019.

The announcement was made during the Trophy Tour, presented by Aeroflot, in Los Angeles.

Aeroflot and FIBA are taking the brand new World Cup Trophy to cities throughout the world, delivering an exciting World Cup experience to fans and showcasing its greatest prize as part of basketball celebrations and of FIBA's flagship competition. This exclusive partnership with FIBA marks only Aeroflot's second international venture, alongside its association with famed football club Manchester United.

Under the agreement, Aeroflot has the Presenting Partnership rights for the Trophy Tour and the Trophy Ceremony that will occur following the Final in Beijing on September 15. Other Aeroflot rights at the World Cup will include premium brand visibility on the courts across the eight host cities where games will be played, as well as presenting the "Best Flying Moments", celebrating the most spectacular actions of the competition across FIBA's official digital channels.

The contractual rights also include Aeroflot’s brand visibility on all basketball courts across the eight host cities of the World Cup and Presenting Partner rights for the "Best Flying Moments" that celebrate the most spectacular actions of the competition across FIBA's official digital platforms.

FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis said: "We are extremely pleased to welcome Aeroflot as a FIBA Global Partner. It's an immense honor to partner with such a leading and renowned company, which we believe, will be a great partner in our mission of developing and growing basketball worldwide. We are confident the partnership will be successful for both organizations and we look forward to a fruitful cooperation."

Aeroflot Deputy CEO for Strategy and Marketing Andrey Panov said: "Since the start of Aeroflot global partnerships, its brand awareness has doubled in key markets. We believe that our partnership with FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 will positively impact on recognition of the Aeroflot brand and further reinforce our position in one of our key markets – China – where this year's World Cup is taking place. We are also honored to be the first airline that takes part in the first ever global FIBA Trophy Tour."

Founded in 1923, Aeroflot today flies to 159 destinations in 54 countries and is the world's most recognized airline brand according to the world’s leading independent brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance.

The agreement was brokered by FIBA Marketing, the strategic partnership between FIBA and Infront.

About FIBA

FIBA (fiba.basketball) - the world governing body for basketball - is an independent association formed by 213 National Basketball Federations throughout the world. It is recognised as the sole competent authority in basketball by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

For further information about FIBA, visit fiba.basketball or follow FIBA on facebook.com/fiba, twitter.com/fiba, instagram.com/fiba and youtube.com/fiba.

About Aeroflot

Aeroflot Group is Russia’s largest airline group and Top 20 world airline groups in terms of PAX. In 2018, the Group accounted for 40.7% of Russia’s air-travel market, carrying 55.7 million passengers, of which 35.7 million flew Aeroflot – Russian Airlines.

For further information about Aeroflot, visit aeroflot.ru

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