The first flight was made form the Moscow-based Domodedovo airport on the 25th of March, 1964. On that day, TU-104 aircraft (number 42444) flew along the Moscow (Domodedovo) – Sverdlovsk route. The first passenger was a young woman carrying a baby in her arms. It was very symbolic – a newly-born baby in a new airport. It was viewed as a symbol of the new and prosperous life. After its inauguration, Domodedovo began its fast-paced development. In a few years, it was handling a major share of flights within the Soviet Union along North-Eastern and Asian routes. Today, due to efforts by EAST LINE Group, the managing company of Domodedovo airport, the airport has become the most dynamically developing air transportation center in Russia. Today, Domodedovo is one of the best Russian airports. Comfortable conditions, created by EAST LINE Group for servicing passengers and airlines, well-thought over security system attract to Domodedovo increasing number of domestic and foreign airlines. In addition to largest dome  >>>

Domodedovo Airhotel, one of the companies of the EAST LINE Group, went through one more certification procedure, after which it was granted a certificate proving the hotel meets a 4-star hotel standard. A hotel is and integral part of any large airport's infrustructure. After an overall reconstruction, which was completed in 1998, Domodedovo Airhotel turned into a modern hotel complex attending to both tourists and flight crews. Domodedovo Airhotel features 294 comfortable rooms, including 42 Airhotel Club rooms, five de luxe and five Junior suites, single and double rooms with individual conditioning and climate control.Domodedovo Airhotel has every facilitiy neccessary for relaxation, such as gym with modern appliances, solarium, massage facility, two saunas, billiards rooms, hairdressers.The hotel ensures the highest level of service long since. It undergoes regulary expert examination, thus validating the quality of service and its compliance both with national and international standards.Domodedovo Airho  >>>

Domodedovo Air Service catering facility, which is a company of EAST LINE Group, is a participant of the largest international branch exhibition "Restaurant World-2004" Domodedovo Air Service is presenting its extended shelf-life (ESL) technology, which enables to keep prepared food almost non-perishable for a considerable period of time due to lack of pathogenic bacteria. The technology is in special packing method when pre-packing and packing are performed in a low-oxygen atmosphere. The percentage of oxygen is nor more than 0,1% extending the expiry date several folds. This ensures airlines and railway companies substantial expenses reduce due to possibility of making an order for a return trip. Besides, the technology enables to be more flexible when performing clients order, since it doesn't require constant low temperature maintaining. Domodedovo Air Service's daily capacity reaches 30.000 trays. Its assortment counts to some 400 first courses, appetizers, desserts, confectionery, which form thousand of  >>>

Azerbaijan Airlines has made decision to increase the amount of flights on Baku-Domodedovo-Baku destination. Starting from March 10 the flight will be performed daily. The ailine fleet consists of Boeing 757-200, Boeing 727-235 and Тu-154М aircrafts. Azerbaijan Airlines started its operations from Domodedovo International Airports in October 2003. Before March 2004 the flights on this destination were performed on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Domodedovo International Airport is one of the main transport centre connecting Moscow and CIS countries. Domodedovo International Airport's route network covers 32 destinations, 19 of which are presented solely at Domodedovo. The Airport's routes connect Moscow with all CIS capitals. In 2003 passenger traffic at Domodedovo International Airport grew by 70,6% on the 2002 figure. In January-February 2004 passenger traffic represented 37% year on year growth.   >>>

In January and February 2004 the overall passenger turnover for Domodedovo International Airport rose to 1,423,000 passengers, representing 49.9% year on year growth. Boosted by Egypt Air’s decision to move it flights from Sheremetievo to Domodedovo in December 2003, passenger traffic to international destinations such as Hurgada, Dubai and Sharm-El-Sheikh more than tripled in January and February to 208,835 passengers as tourists in growing numbers continue to endorse the modernised Domodedovo as their Moscow airport of choice. February passenger turnover figure for Domodedovo rose to 684,125 passengers representing 48.3% year on year growth. This included considerable growth in traffic to international destinations which increased to 315,169 passengers representing a 102% increase on the 2002 figure. Furthermore Domodedovo continues to maintain its leading position in the Russian domestic air market with 21% year on year growth with 368,956 passengers using the airport in February 2004.   >>>

Owing to the beginning of the Lent, Domodedovo Air Service has started offering its clients a new menu of meagre dishes. Among the first customers of the new offer are Russian airlines Krasair and Transaero. The meagre diet includes only vegetarian dishes, based on fresh fruits, vegetables, green groceries, mushrooms, rice, potatoes and juices. Easter, the most esteemed and blessed christian celebration is preceeded by the Lent, which is the strictest and longest yearly period of abstinence. It has a name of "Blessed Forty Days" in commemoration of the forty days during which Jesus Christ kept the fast and prayed being left in desolate wilderness, thus giving an example for all the mankind. This year The Lent is lasting since February, 23 till April,10. During this period only vegetarian dishes are allowed. While developing the meagre diet an opinion poll on passenger need for such a menu was organized. The poll revealed that some 10% of Russians were going to keep the fast and, therefore, would like to have   >>>

EAST LINE Group is a participant of the most prestigious annual tourist exhibiton ITB-2004, which is taking place these days in Berlin. Domodedovo International Airport, managed by the EAST LINE Group is the only airport representing Moscow airport business at the forum. This year the exhibition counts for more than 10,000 participants from 178 countries. ITB represents the full spectrum of global tourism at all levels like tour operators, hotels, travel destinations, airlines, and airports. Domodedovo is the most modern gateway in Moscow aviation hub. The exhibition visitors have an opportunity to get information on the airport's extended root network, new service technologies successivly implemented in Domodedovo. High emphasis is put on the airport's development prospects and creating at Domodedovo the largest transfer hub in Eastern Europe. During the exhibition a range of meetings with other international airports representatives will be organized aimed at experience interchange and discussion of possibl  >>>

This week a delegation from the German Embassy in Moscow, headed by H.E., Dr. Hans-Friedrich von Ploetz, German Ambassador in Russia, visited Domodedovo International Airport. The visit was held in the frameworks of the long-term "Embassy Days at Domodedovo" program. The German Embassy delegation included representatives of German business community. During the visit, German diplomats and businessmen toured Domodedovo passenger terminal, learned of the airport's numerous possibilities to effectively serve passengers and handle cargo. German guests were also briefed on the future plans of Domodedovo airport development. At a working meeting, members of the German delegation and senior management of Domodedovo airport discussed a wide range of issues related to further bulding cooperation between the German Embassy and EAST LINE Group, which manages Domodedovo airport. In particular, preliminary agreement was reached on EAST LINE's participation in "The Year of German Сulture in Russia" program. Other issues di  >>>

It is a tradition at Domodedovo International Airport to greet passengers and guests on red-letter days: New Year, St. Valentine's Day, Shrovetide…The coming holiday - International Women's Day on the 8th of March - is not an exeption. No doubt all women will get flowers. Domodedovo International Airport's employees will present tulips right at the entrance to the passenger terminal and at check-in counters.All the airpot's employees are getting prepared for the holiday to create a special, festive atmosphere at the airport during this spring day. More than 50 exotic plants have appeared in the terminal. These plants have "grown up" here thanks to a special program aimed at creating a green area at the airport. In the nearest future every area of the passenger terminal at Domodedovo International Airport will be decorated with flowers, which will make passengers feel home and be in good spirits during their journey.   >>>

Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow, Russia) and Czech Airlines have covenanted for Domodedovo to be the Airlines' alternate airport. According to the agreement signed by CSA, in case of lack of possibility for landing in the basic airport, Czhech Airlines' aircrafts will be forwarded to Domodedovo instead of flying to other more distant airports. This will enable to save passengers' time and to cut down the airline's expenses. To date the same agreements with Domodedovo International Airports are signed by majority of Russian and CIS Airlines, some international airlines like Lufthansa, Delta AirLines, Adria Airways, Finnair, Slovak Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Malev Hungarian Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Air Baltic Corporation.The decision on making Domodedovo an alternate airport is taken after preliminary thourough examination of all the airport services and facilities, since an alternate airport is to meet all the requirements and qualifying standards in the same extent as a basic one. All in all,   >>>

EAST LINE Technique, started in September 2002 on the base of Domodedovo Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Centre, has got JAR-145 certificate, which gives the right to carry out operational technical maintenance of Airbus 319/320/321 aircrafts. The certification was conducted by the specialists of the Transport Ministry of France according to the standards used in the EU. Owing to the European Union aviation rules changes, starting from 2004 non-EU companies get the certificate from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) . According to the European official certification procedure, EAST LINE Technique provided all the mandatory conclusive documentation and undergone an examination, which aknowledged its compliance to certification standards in the following points: Essential documentation for technical maintenance of this type aircrafts.Qualified and trained engineers and technicians, who are certified by the corresponding organizations.Working quality management system.All neccessary instruments for provi  >>>

A competent jury of the prestigious "Flight International Aerospace Industry Awards" named EAST LINE Group as the winner in the category “Infrustructure&Environment”. EAST LINE Group is awarded for infrustructure development of Domodedovo International Airport, the most modern Russian airport. EAST LINE Group is a successful participant of the "Flight International Aerospace Industry Awards" for the second time. In 2003 the company became a laureate of the "Awards". The "Aerospace Awards" receiving demonstrates worldwide recognition of the company's achievments and its huge contribution into aerospace development through unexampled investment project aimed at creating a hub at Domodedovo International Airport. The final solemn Flight International Aerospace Industry Awards ceremony took place on February, 25, during "Asia Aerospace Show-2004". The Aerospace Industry Awards is presented for outstanding achievments in the field of aerospace. The competition has ten special categories. Such an hounorable estimat  >>>

In January 2004 the overall passenger turnover of Domodedovo Airport amounted to 740,000 passengers. This number exceeds the result of the same period in 2003 by 50,5%. Interntional destinations experienced more than two-fold passenger traffic growth amounting to 287,000 passengers, showing a 105% increase.The passenger turnover at charter flights also increased substantially. Today some 55% of overall amount of international charter flights from Moscow aviation hub are performed from Domodedovo International Airport.Considerable traffic growth was shown at CIS destinations. It amounted to 119,000 passengers which is a 75% growth over January 2003. Domodedovo Airport maintains the leading position in domestic passenger transportation. Domestic passenger turnover in January 2004 summed up to more than 333,000 passengers, which is 18% more than the same period last year.A remarkable event took place in the beginning of the year, when International experts aknowledged Domodedovo International Airport's Passenger  >>>

Starting from February, 2004 Pulkovo Airlines introduces a new schedule at Domodedovo-St.Petersburg-Domodedovo direction. Pulkovo Airlines management has made a decision to increase the number of flights from 13 to 18 a week, which is a 40% growth. For passengers' convenience the flights are performed at the same time during a week. Currently 3 return flights are performed week-days, 2 on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The start of Pulkovo Airlines cooperation with Domodedovo International Airport dates back to February 2003, when joint partnership program called "From Moscow to St.Petersburg in 2 hours and 20 minutes" was opened. The realization of the program became possible thanks to Rapid Transport System, connecting Domodedovo International Airport with the centre of Moscow. Passengers now have an opportunity to check-in at a special counter in the Terminal at Paveletsky station and have a 40-minutes journey to the airport by comfortable Aeroexpress train. Due to the airline-airport cooperation the flight s  >>>

Many experts believe that Domodedovo International Airport is the safest airport in our country. Expecting further growth of passenger volume and paying special attention to maintaining highest aviation security standards, EAST LINE Group has launched a comprehensive program to further improve and technically upgrade aviation security services at Domodedovo. To tackle these objectives, EAST LINE Group, which manages Domodedovo airport, has purchased, with an active support from federal authorities, significant amount of latest aviation security equipment. For example, EAST LINE Group purchased seven modern Rapiscan 524 introscopes. The purchase of the same number of additional introscopes was financed from the federal budget. Installation of the equipment is underway. Each new introscope is a complex modern technological equipment. Rapiscan 524 is the latest product in the line of the forth generation introscopes. This equipment performs a number of important functions, drastically improving the level of avia  >>>

Domodedovo is a base example of high security standards, which can be replicated at various regions of the Russian Federation, while the airport itself can be used as a training base. This was said by Alexander Chekalin, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, during his Wednesday briefing titled “Maintaining air transportation security and control of migration.” It was also pointed out that this is a model that will further be used in our activities. During the event with participation of senior representatives of transportation law enforcement agencies and Dmitry Kamenshchik, Chairman of EAST LINE Group, which manages Domodedovo airport, capabilities of Domodedovo airport security services were demonstrated. In particular, invitees could watch activities of migration control and cynologist service. Also, journalists could see how law enforcement agencies at the airport and Domodedovo security services jointly work in emergency situations. Journalists were particularly interested in vi  >>>

This week Domodedovo International Airport's passenger terminal went through a compulsory annual quality management system inspection by auditors accredited by German certification body TUV CERT.The inspection aimed at a spot check of the terminal activity compliance with the ISO 9001-2000standard.Domodedovo is the only Russian airport with ISO-certified passenger terminal.A complex inspection controlling Passenger terminal facilities activity was undertaken. The results demonstrate Passenger Terminal compliance to ISO9001 standard, no errors or deviations occurred. Domodedovo International Airport got the ISO 9001:2000 certificate in 2003. The certificate ratifies Domodedovo Passenger Terminal's quality of service in the field of passenger ground services and baggage handling. The ISO 9001:2000 certification proves that quality management system developed and put into practice meets international standards and demonstrates that Domodedovo International Airport constantly undertakes everything necessary to en  >>>

AMB Domodedovo is the largest Russian enterprise for aircraft maintenance and overhaul. It provides services to airlines not only at Domodedovo airport but also at regional airports. Flight information analysis and decoding  and provision of aircraft operating documentation  is one of the directions of cooperation between AMB and regional airports. Flight information analysis and decording is one of the most important aspects of providing flights security. As a rule, aviation engineering departments of airports have a section that provides this type of aircraftmaintenance but only to aircraft based at a specific airport. However, many regional airports have limited capabilities. They can only provide flight information decoding for certain types of aircraft. AMB does not have such limitations as its technical capabilities provide for decoding of "black boxes" of many types of aircraft used by Russian airlines. AMB Domodedovo has several agreements with Russian airports on providing such services.At the beginn  >>>

In comparison with 2002 total passenger traffic volume in Domodedovo International Airport increased by 40,3% in 2003 and summed up to 9.4 million passengers (6.7 million in 2002). According to the State Service of Civil Aviation in 2003 passenger traffic volume in Russia witnessed a growth of 11%. Airline Business - the prominent international publication - named Domodedovo's passenger traffic dynamics the best among top 150 airports in the world. Maximum passenger traffic growth was registered on international routes. More than 3 million passengers were carried on non-CIS destinations, which exceeds 2002 results by 70%. Passenger traffic to CIS destinations increased by 37% and summed up to approximately 1.4 million passengers. Domestic traffic showed a 28% increase - more than 5 million passengers in 2003. As in 2002 Domodedovo maintained leading positions among Moscow's airports - its share in the total domestic transportation volume of the Russian capital is 48%. In 2003 passenger traffic on internationa  >>>

“Domodedovo Air Service” Catering Facility (Moscow, Russia) is the only company to represent Russia at prestigious international Mercury Award set up by International Flight Catering Association (IFCA) and International Inflight Food Service Association (IFSA). The company got through the qualification and after presenting a new technology in Frankfurt am Main in January 2004 it has been shortlisted for the final. “Domodedovo Air Service” is a nominee in “Systems and Process Development” category. International (IFCA) was launched in the UK in 1980. The association knits together companies providing in-flight and rail catering. At present more than 600 world companies are the members of the association. The Mercury Award is the most prestigious in Inflight Catering for innovation and implementing leading-edge catering technologies, and is eagerly sought after by many of the best companies in the industry. The jury is 12 leading catering experts from different countries. Finally 45 companies have been shortlis  >>>

A museum of Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow, Russia) has been opened after a period of more than 18 months. In which time EAST LINE Group together with Domodedovo International Airport oldest employees have accomplished a great work of building up an exhibit showing important milestones in the history of Domodedovo.Different state organizations actively participated in the museum creation. The exhibit was built up jointly with State Civil Aviation Research Institute, Plekhanov Russian State Academy for Economics etc. The museum was opened in a settlment near Domodedovo International Airport, where many of the airport employees have traditionally lived. The exhibit counts for more than 3000 displays, among which are archive documents, historic photoes, videorecords of bygone events as Aviaparade of 1967 etc.The newly opened museum is of great interest both for aviation fans and for aviation students. While building up the museum's exhibit it was enriched with the showpieces from the private archives o  >>>

On the threshold of the New Year Transaero Airlines opened a new business-lounge for its international passengers.The 160,3 sq.m lounge meant for some 60 passengers offers smorgasbord and state-of-the-art facilities for business people: Internet, printers, copiers, satellite TV.Transaero is the third company opening its business lounge at Domodedovo International Airport. Earlier such an opportunity was given to Swiss Airlines, which opened business lounge in 2002. Last year was British Airways set in operation a new lounge for business class passengers, Club Europe passengers and members of the British Airways frequent flyer programme Executive Club.Alongside with business lounges in international and domestic areas, Domodedovo passenger terminal, which is considered to be the most up-to-date and comfortable in Russia, have available a lounge for official delegations and a VIP-lounge.   >>>

For the holiday period Domodedovo International Airport handled 3600 flights with passenger traffic exceeding 311 000 passengers, which is a 46% increase over the same period of 2002-2003.Especially for the holiday period a great number of charters were scheduled by the airlines performing flights from Domodedovo International Airport. Passengers were offered 62 new charter flights, 27 of them were new. Apart from traditionally popular within Russians directions as Turkey, Egypt, Cyprus and Tunisia, this season witnessed the launch of tourist flights to Abu Dhabi, Geneva, Salzburg, Verona, London, Malaga and some others cities of the far abroad. Among the latest innovations are direct flight to Carribean district and regular flight to Maldives.In the course of charter programme realization, when the influx of passengers was high, the airport operated two parallel runways. Domodedovo is the only airport in Russia operating two parallel runways simultaneously. Owing to undertaken arrangements charter flights we  >>>

EAST LINE Group, a managing company of Domodedovo International Airport, and Vietnam Airlines have accomplished technical-organizational preparation for transit flights on the route Ho Chi Minh City – Hanoi – Moscow (Domodedovo) – Frankfurt. The first flight was performed on January, 9th. Earlier the Vietnamise flight ended in Moscow.The new flight is scheduled twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. The project is the next step in the programme of making Domodedovo a hub connecting Europe and Asian-Pacific region, which is being realized by EAST LINE Group.Besides, with a passenger traffic growing, Vietnam airlines introduced a new flight Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh – Moscow (Domodedovo), which is performed on Sundays. At the moment Domodedovo International Airport demonstrates the highest traffic growth rates among Russian airtransport companies. The highest traffic growth dynamics is seen on the international routes.   >>>

EAST LINE Group, the managing company of Domodedovo International Airport, became a laureate of prestigious “The Aerospace Awards 2004” in the nomination “Infrustructure&Environment”. The Aerospace Awards is adjudged for distinguished achievements in the field of aerospace. The decision is made by the competent jury which members are recognized as experts in the aerospace industry.EAST LINE Group becomes a finalist for the second time. In 2002 Domodedovo International Airport’s rivals in the nomination “Infrustructure and Environment” were Boeing and FAA. EAST LINE Group becomes a laureate of the Award two years on end, which is an evidence of the company’s worldwide recognition The 11th Aerospace Industry Awards will be held on 25th February 2004 during the Asian Aerospace Show in Singapore. More than 500 aerospace industry representatives from all over the world will participate in the event. EAST LINE Group, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in December 2003, such a recognition is of great value. Due t  >>>