Dream Liner in Domodedovo
May 17, Moscow Domodedovo Airport held a presentation dedicated to the launch of commercial flights on Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by Japan Airlines (JAL). The official ceremony was attended by nearly 200 delegates: the top management of JAL, management of Domodedovo airport, representatives of the Embassy of Japan, representatives of the tourism industry, foreign and Russian media, bloggers and spotters.
вЂWe are pleased to announce that, May 7, Boeing 787 Japan Airlines made its first flight from Tokyo to Moscow. This is the first aircraft of this type, which will operate regular flights to Russia. We would like to thank the staff of Moscow Domodedovo Airport and all our partners for their assistance and support, - said Mr. Yonedzava Akira, a Board member of JAL. - I would like to express my hope that the introduction of the new airliner will further develop economic and cultural ties between our two countries, and an increasing number of tourists will be able to visit Russia and Japan.’
вЂFlights on one of the most comfortable aircraft in the world, which are possible in Russia from Domodedovo airport only, ideally suite to our basic concept, that is taking care of our passengers and the progressive development of the quality of service, - said Igor Borisov, Director of Moscow Domodedovo Airport, to the guests. - We are confident, that with the beginning of flights on Boeing 787, more passengers will choose Moscow Domodedovo Airport and Japan Airlines.’
Following the ceremony, more than 60 representatives of Russian and foreign media were invited to the second part of the event: Meeting Boeing 787 on the apron. The most memorable and colorful moment was the “baptism” of the aircraft, traditional in the aviation industry, the waterbridge created by water flows let by two fire engines over the taxiing aircraft. This historic moment was captured by flashes of many cameras. After the start of commercial operation of the aircraft, the aircraft spotting was organized and attended by more than 90 professional and amateur aviation photographers and bloggers.
Boeing 787 is one of the most anticipated and state-of-art aircraft in civil aviation, which began to fly to Russia on a regular basis in just six months after its commissioning. Today the Dream Liner is operated under the flag of only two airlines in the world, one of which operates at Domodedovo airport.
From May 7, JAL is offering flights on Boeing 787 from Tokyo to Moscow (Domodedovo) 3 times a week on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
The transportation partner of the event - Aeroexpress – provided transfer of reporters by a comfortable high-speed train to Domodedovo Airport and back.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a long-distance wide-body aircraft designed to carry 210-330 passengers at a distance of up to 15 000 750 km. Boeing 787 is primarily made of composite materials. The use of innovative technology provides unparalleled efficiency in operation of the aircraft, its fuel efficiency and a new level of comfort for passengers. This unique aircraft was created with the help of the scientists of Boeing Design Center in Moscow.
Japan Airlines (JAL) is the largest airline in the Asia-Pacific Region, and a member of the Oneworld alliance. December 14, 2007, the first flight of JAL (Japan Airlines) to Moscow Domodedovo Airport was carried out. JAL has become the first commercial operator of Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the first partner airline of the airport, which began commercial operation of aircrafts of this type in Domodedovo Airport.
Moscow Domodedovo Airport is the largest airport in Russia in terms of passenger traffic. Following 2011, the airport has served 25,701,610 people and entered the group of the largest European airports, according to the ACI classification. Moscow Domodedovo Airport has been chosen for flights to Moscow by members of the world's leading aviation alliances - oneworld and Star Alliance. Since 2010, Moscow Domodedovo Airport has been on top of the list of the best airports in Eastern Europe in terms of the service quality, according to the annual survey by the independent research company Skytrax Research (UK).