July 10-13, the official delegation of the Swiss Confederation was on a business visit to Russia. The arrival and departure of its members was carried out through Moscow Domodedovo Airport, which has a great experience in organizing social events at various levels and receiving foreign delegations. The regular service between Domodedovo Airport and Switzerland was opened in March 2002. Today the airport serves as a link between Moscow and such cities as Geneva, Zurich and Basel. Over the entire period from the launch of operation on these routes, partner airlines have carried more than 2 million people. In the first half of 2011, the passenger traffic increased by 3.2% compared to the same period of the last year, and amounted to more than 150 000 passengers. Moscow Domodedovo Airport is the largest airport in Russia, providing 44% of passenger traffic in the Moscow Aviation Hub. In 2010, the airport services were provided to 22.3 million passengers. More than 80 Russian and foreign airlines are the airport's  >>>

Hong-Kong airline Cathay Pacific Airways, which is one of the founders of the global aviation alliance oneworld, launched regular flights from the Moscow Domodedovo Airport a year ago, on 13 July 2010. The flight has gained popularity among Russian passengers right from the moment of the launch.The airline offers three flights a week to Hong-Kong from the Domodedovo Airport. Cathay Pacific Airways connects Russian capital to one of the most dynamic and modern cities of the world booming on the crossroads of oriental and western cultures and offering striking and unforgettable impressions to the travellers. The route opens to the transfer passengers an opportunity of convenient transfers to popular routes in the South Asia and Pacific Region.Domodedovo Airport and Cathay Pacific shall congratulate passengers of the flight to Hong-Kong on 14 July in celebration of the anniversary of the cooperation. Souvenirs, champaign, a cake with national symbolic, and airport check in facilities decorated with balloons shal  >>>

Ekaterinburg Airport’s visitors can feel themselves a part of the Cosmos: the “Foto Space: Open” photo show opened in the International Terminal of the airport earlier today. The show is composed of the results of the “Space: Open” Project carried out by the Cultural Transit Foundation in partnership with the German Consulate General in Ekaterinburg and the Sverdlovsk Region Museum in April this year. The big photos by the well-known photographer Marat Gabdrakhmanov from Ekaterinburg render light installations on the theme of Space (Cosmos) made by local artists led by light master Max Sьdus from Berlin. project, and also is very productive in creating a comfortable, positive, emotionally charged environment in the airport’s halls. We believe that the temporary and permanent displays of both world-renowned and little-known artists tell us in the language of creative art about the uniqueness and beauty of our world. Therefore Koltsovo supports and will always be open to modern art and ingenuous creative ideas.  >>>

According to the results of June 2011 number of flights at the Moscow Domodedovo Airport has grown by 22.7% if compared to the June of last year and amounted to 23 331 takeoff and landing operations.Passenger flow of Domodedovo Airport for June 2011 was 2 590 387 people, 22.7% more than in June 2010.The domestic passenger traffic was 990 538 people. That means 21.7% growth is compared to June 2010.The international passenger traffic increased by 23.3% if compared to the last year and amounted to 1 599 849 people. The cargo traffic in the Domodedovo Airport was 16 018 tons, which is 28.8% more if compared to the last year.On 26 June 2011 daily passenger flow of the Domodedovo has gone over 100 thousand people for the first time in its history.   The Airport serviced 101 432 passengers.According to the results of the 1st half-year of 2011 113 895 flights were serviced, and that is increase of 18.8% if compared to the same period of 2010.According to the results of six months of 2011 the passenger traffic was 11  >>>

International Sheremetyevo Airport has made the industrial resumes over the period ofВ June and Ist half-year period ofВ 2011. AВ quantity ofВ the serviced passengers from the beginning ofВ year has grown byВ 16.8% toВ 9В mln 926 thousands inВ comparison with the analogous period ofВ the last year.   >>>

On July 1, 2011, Moscow Domodedovo Airport opened a separated sector for preflight formalities for the passengers flying to the Republic of Kazakhstan. All that the passengers flying to the Republic of Kazakhstan will have to do now is to go through passport and security control with no customs control. Facilitation of preflight formalities has become possible due to the decision of the Customs Union between Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus. Following this decision the customs, transport and other control shall be transferred from the Russian-Kazakhstan border to the external border of the Customs Union. This will abolish internal customs borders between Russia and Kazakhstan.As the result of implementation of a new Customs Union's decision, the Domodedovo Airport would like to notice that the time needed for preflight formalities can increase because of a new service scheme for passengers flying to the Republic of Kazakhstan.To improve the quality of service provided to the passengers of the said flights, the   >>>

During the first six months of 2011, Ekaterinburg Koltsovo International Airport handled 1 421 249 passengers, a 20 percent increase year-on-year. The international passenger traffic grew by 13.2 percent (489 730 PAX), the domestic flow increased by 20.5 percent (808 728 PAX), and the increment of passengers on CIS flights was 53 percent (122 791 PAX). The number of departed flights was 9 134, a 34.7 percent climb year-on-year. The airport handled 11 519.5 tonnes of freight and mail, 16.7 percent more than in 2010.  >>>

Tunisair is now the third airline to perform flights to Tunis from Moscow Domodedovo Airport. Flights on the same route performed by several operators give opportunity to the passengers to choose the most convenient departure and arrival time. Tunisair is now the third airline to perform flights to Tunis from Moscow Domodedovo Airport. Flights on the same route performed by several operators give opportunity to the passengers to choose the most convenient departure and arrival time.  Tunisair's flights are operated twice a week: departure from Tunis (Carthage) is every Wednesday and Saturday at 22:05 local time; departure from Moscow (Domodedovo) is every Thursday and Sunday at 06:25 local time. Flights are operated by comfortable aircraft Airbus 320.Flight schedule for Tunisair destination Moscow – TunisFlightRouteDaysDepartureArrivalTU 268Tunisia (Carthage) - Moscow (Domodedovo)..3..6.22:0505:35TU 268Moscow (Domodedovo) - Tunisia (Carthage)...4..706:2507:55Local timeTunis is a traditional popular resort fo  >>>

Mobile check-in is now available at Koltsovo Airport for passengers, travelling on S7 airlines and Ural Airlines flights. Before July 2011, this service was available only for Lufthansa passengers under testing project.  >>>

Turkish Airlines, partner of Moscow Domodedovo Airport and member of International airline alliance Star Alliance, increased the number of regular flights to Ankara from 3 to 5 flights per week.Ankara is one of the major financial, economic, and historical centers in the Middle East, which is of a great interest for businessmen and travellers.The increase in flights frequency is aimed to satisfy the growing demand for transportation between Russian and Turkish capitals, as well as to improve the efficiency of use of air hub's transfer facilities.The flights will be operated by comfortable aircraft Boeing 737-800 on the following flight schedule:Flight schedule for Turkish Airlines destination Moscow – AnkaraFlightRouteDaysDepartureArrivalTK 7364Ankara – Moscow (Domodedovo)1234.6.14:0018:05ТК 7365Moscow (Domodedovo) – Ankara1234.6.19:1021:15Local timeThe cooperation of Turkish Airlines and Domodedovo Airport started in 2009 when the carrier launched regular flights to Istanbul. In the end of October, 2010, the  >>>

Turkish Airlines, partner of Moscow Domodedovo Airport and member of International airline alliance Star Alliance, increased the number of regular flights to Ankara from 3 to 5 flights per week.Ankara is one of the major financial, economic, and historical centers in the Middle East, which is of a great interest for businessmen and travellers.The increase in flights frequency is aimed to satisfy the growing demand for transportation between Russian and Turkish capitals, as well as to improve the efficiency of use of air hub's transfer facilities.The flights will be operated by comfortable aircraft Boeing 737-800 on the following flight schedule:Flight schedule for Turkish Airlines destination Moscow – AnkaraFlightRouteDaysDepartureArrivalTK 7364Ankara – Moscow (Domodedovo)1234.6.14:0018:05ТК 7365Moscow (Domodedovo) – Ankara1234.6.19:1021:15Local timeThe cooperation of Turkish Airlines and Domodedovo Airport started in 2009 when the carrier launched regular flights to Istanbul. In the end of October, 2010, the  >>>

OnВ the JulyВ 1, 2011 International Sheremetyevo Airport provided the realization ofВ 703 takeoff and landing operations (355В TLO for departure and 348 — for arrival) and serviced 86,070 passengers (28.6% more than onВ the JulyВ 1, 2010), which isВ aВ record daily index over the history ofВ the airport.  >>>

The canine team of Ekaterinburg Koltsovo International Airport was the second in the category “Explosive Reconnaissance” of the open dog-and-handler contest among Sverdlovsk Oblast police, which took place on the 102nd anniversary of the national police canine units. Ninety-four specialists with their dogs came from virtually all police units of the oblast and from the Aviation Security Division of Ekaterinburg Airport to contend for the title of the best in the trade.  >>>

As 12. a.m. Moscow time on July 1st, 2011, Investigation Commeittee officers of the Russian Federation continue tocarry out out investigative actions under the investigation launched following article 263 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in connection with the fact of non-fulfillment on execution of transport security requirements at the airport.The above mentioned requirements were ratified by the Order 40 of Russian Ministry of Transport dated February 8, 2011 (published in Rossiyskaya gazeta on March 16th, 2011 which entered force on March 27th, 2011 - http://www.rg.ru/2011/03/16/avia-dok.html).The search involves airport offices located at the passenger terminal, Airhotel, administrative complex, transportation repair service centre, maintenance and repair base and cargo terminal.Domodedovo airport is interested in the impartial investigation which is the reason why the airport has been actively cooperating with both law-enforcement and investigative authorities at all stages of the investig  >>>

Moscow Domodedovo Airport confirms that currently Investigation Committee officers of the Russian Federation carry out investigative actions under the investigation launched following article 263 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. This is in relation to the fact of non-fullfilment on execution of transport security requirements at the airport on January 24th, 2011. The above mentioned requirements were ratified by the Order 40 of Russian Ministry of Transport dated February 8, 2011 (published in Rossiyskaya gazeta on March 16th, 2011 which entered force on March 27th, 2011 - http://www.rg.ru/2011/03/16/avia-dok.html).The search is carried out at the passenger terminal, Airhotel, airport’s administrative complex, transportation repair service centre, maintenance and repair base and cargo terminal. Domodedovo airport is interested in the impartial investigation which is the reason why the airport has been actively cooperating with both law-enforcement and investigative authorities at all stages of   >>>

The Moscow Domodedovo Airport took part in the 128th Slot Conference, held under the auspices of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), from 23 to 25 June in Gothenburg, Sweden. The event was attended by over 1000 delegates from around the world, so it can be considered as one of the largest in the industry.The purpose of the Slot Conference, organized twice a year, is to develop approaches to the regulation of the international air traffic regulations and their actualization. As a part of addressing these issues, in particular, the coordination of slots - the time intervals established for the arrival and departure of flights - has been under consideration. The effective slot coordination makes it possible to determine the most convenient schedule in terms of the distribution of transit flows and the use of the airport and airline resources.During the event, experts of the Moscow Domodedovo Airport - the permanent members of the conference - have discussed with partners the current issues and tr  >>>

June 22, 2011, at the arbitration Court of Moscow was held a preliminary hearing on the charge of 351 million rubles from PJSC Vnukovo Airport in favor of JSC Domodedovo Commercial Services (JSC KAAD), under the surety for JSC Domodedovo Airlines, by one of AirUnion companies.The surety was granted in September 2008. in connection with the transfer of the operational activity of the alliance to the Vnukovo Airport. By that time the total debt of the AiRUnion airlines to the Domodedovo Airport exceeded 1.5 billion rubles. Previously, the Moscow Arbitration Court twice decided in favor of JSC "KAAD" and fully satisfied the lawsuit claimed. After the court decision came into force and was implemented, the judicial acts held in this case were repealed by the Supreme Arbitration Court of the Russian Federation and the case was sent for a new trial to the Court of First Instance. In this case, in accordance with the law, the highest court does not prejudge the issue of what decision should be taken by the court at   >>>

The inspection of the fact of a woman's intrusion on board of a flight from Moscow (Domodedovo) to Dushanbe on June 17, 2011, carried out by Rostransnadzor, revealed no violation of official instructions by employees of the Airport's Aviation Security Service.The analysis of preliminary information obtained from monitoring systems showed that the woman, who intruded the aircraft, had undergone a full inspection by the Airport's Aviation Security Service in accordance with the applicable regulations. Airport's security officers, who conducted the inspection of the woman, had carried out all the instructions prescribed by the Order of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation No. 104 "Rules of Pre-flight and Post-flight Inspection" dated 07.25.2007, and ensured the prevention of bringing items and substances prohibited for air transportation on board of the aircraft.All persons, with no exception, entering the controlled area of the airport - passengers, staff, flight crews, airline employees - underg  >>>

Moscow Domodedovo Airport takes part in the 7th annual conference "Civil Aviation Infrastructure". This large industry event is an important field for addressing topical issues related to the development of the airport infrastructure and sharing experience with industry experts in the field of new technologies and methods of work.As a part of the conference, Vladimir Kamynin, Marketing Director of Domodedovo Commercial Services will present to the participants and guests an expert opinion on the formation of the concept of the airport infrastructure development as a key factor in achieving the competitiveness in the industry. The 7th Annual Conference "Civil Aviation Infrastructure", organized by ATO Events, is being held in Moscow from 21 to 22 June. The event was attended by representatives of airports, airlines, government agencies, suppliers of ground equipment, financial and insurance companies and the media.Moscow Domodedovo Airport is the largest airport in Russia, providing 44% of the total passenger   >>>

Moscow Domodedovo Airport welcomes participants and guests of the Moscow International Film Festival, among them - the representatives of the world cinema and famous journalists of the world leading publications. The 33rd Moscow International Film Festival will be held from June 23 to July 2, 2011. Prestigious film festival, which attracts the attention of many visitors from all over the world, is of great importance for the cultural life of our country and for the development of the Russian cinema. Domodedovo Airport has years of experience in conducting activities for receiving and seeing off delegations of various levels in accordance with the highest international standards.Domodedovo Airport has everything for the comfortable stay of special guests: business lounges are located in the galleries of international and domestic airlines of the passenger terminal, as well as the official delegation lounge and VIP lounge.The Moscow International Film Festival is the second oldest film festival in the world (af  >>>

According to the results of May 2011, the passenger traffic at Moscow Domodedovo Airport was 2,264,928 people, which is 24.3% more than in March 2010.The domestic passenger traffic was about 851,395 people. Compared to May 2010, it increased by 26.1%. The international passenger traffic increased by 23.3%, compared to the last year, and amounted to 1,413,533 people. According to the results of five months of 2011, the passenger traffic was 8,630,410 people. Compared to January-May 2010, it increased by 12.8%.The domestic passenger traffic was 3,449,524 people, which is 14.8% more than in January-May of the last year. The highest passenger traffic growth was recorded in the following domestic routes: Krasnodar, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Rostov-on-Don, Makhachkala. The passenger traffic for these routes amounted to 893,000 people, which is 35.3% more, than in January-May of the last year.The international passenger traffic was about 5,180,886 people (11.5% more to that of January-May 2010). The highest pas  >>>

June 10, 2011, a partner of Moscow Domodedovo Airport, Brussels Airlines - a member of the international airline alliance Star Alliance - has introduced an additional morning flight to Brussels. The flight is carried out on a comfortable aircraft of Airbus 319 type on Fridays.FlightRouteDaysDepartureArrivalSN 2840Moscow (Domodedovo) - Brussels….5..05:1506:45SN 2839Brussels - Moscow (Domodedovo)….4..23:0504:35Currently, the Belgian airline operates seven daily flights. Introduction of the new flight makes it possible for business passengers to travel at convenient time, and for leisure travelers to spend long weekend in the capital of united Europe. The increased frequency of flights on this route also makes it possible to make convenient connections with flights on popular African routes of the airline. Brussels is the largest business and cultural center of Europe, the location of the headquarters of the EU, NATO and other international organizations, which is annually visited by both the business community   >>>

A partner of Moscow Domodedovo airport, the Spanish airline Spanair - a member of the international airline alliance Star Alliance - began to perform summer charter flights to Barcelona. Flights to the Mediterranean coast are carried out on a comfortable aircraft of Airbus 321 type. Barcelona, the capital of the Spanish province of Catalonia, is rich with world-famous architectural monuments and is one of the most popular cities among Russian travelers. For seven years, Spanair has been traditionally operating charter programs on different tourist destinations of Spain from Domodedovo.Moscow Domodedovo Airport presents an extended summer charter program, which allows tourists to travel quick and comfortable to any part of the world.Spanair is a Spanish airline established in Palma de Mallorca in 1986. It operates domestic flights in Spain, as well as international flights to Europe and West Africa. Its main airports are the Madrid-Barajas Airport and Barcelona Airport.   >>>

On June 4, 2011 Her Royal Highness Princess of the Kingdom of Thailand Chulapon Mahidon arrived in Moscow Domodedovo Airport. The purpose of her visit to Russia is to expand cooperation with Russian scientific community.One of the scheduled official events will be a meeting of Princess Chulapon with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin during which the development of bilateral relations and strengthening of scientific cooperation between two countries will be discussed. Princess will also visit a number of universities and museums and will hold meetings with Russian scientists.Princess Chulapon Mahidon is a professor of organic chemistry at the University of Mahidol, president of the Foundation of Chulapon Mahidon, chairman of the working group on natural products chemistry and chairman of the Nature Conservation and Protection Fund.Moscow Domodedovo Airport has great experience in organizing social events at various levels and the reception of foreign delegations. Airport's services are used by such honored  >>>

The airport homepage www.domodedovo.ru is back to its regular functioning. June 2nd Internet users of www.domodedovo.ru encountered temporariry difficulties when trying to access airport's home web page. The difficulties with internet access to the web page had no impact on the airport service or airport systems operations. All kind of information on flight statuses are available at + 7 495 933 66 66, 24hr telephone line. Moscow Domodedovo Airport is apologising for any inconvenience caused.   >>>