The presentation of Moscow Domodedovo Airport "Future Technologies: DME IT-projects", held February 1 at the Technology Centre "Digital October", started outside the box: journalists and bloggers were welcomed by a holographic image of Victor Ponomarenko, Chief Officer for Information Technologies, Moscow Domodedovo Airport. After changing the holographic counterpart, the speaker presented the most interesting IT-projects of the airport, some of which are unique not only in Russia but also in the world. ‘Today over 100 projects are under implementation at Domodedovo,’ - Victor Ponomarenko told the journalists. – ‘In 2011-2012, the airport’s total investment in IT infrastructure will be more than 2 billion rubles.’Unconditional requirements for IT-projects of the airport are the innovation, reliability and customer focus. Thus, the project of digital video surveillance and video analytics is unique in the world in its technical features. The system includes 1,500 high-definition cameras and analyz  >>>

Moscow Domodedovo Airport sees the increase in the performance of our partner companies as a positive fact indeed, showing understanding and respect for the companies’ plans for further development in terms of expanding the route network, passenger capacity, replenishment of the fleet with new types of aircraft, etc.Implementation of the plans may include both the consideration of new forms of cooperation with existing partners and the possible expansion of the partner range to work in different markets.Operation of large aviation market players, to which Transaero belongs, from several airports within a metropolis is commonplace both internationally and nationally. Thus, the German carrier Lufthansa is operating flights from three London airports and the two airports of Moscow simultaneously. Armavia is flying from Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo; Tatarstan - from Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo. To date, the airline "Transaero" is also operating flights from two airports in the Moscow Aviation   >>>

Moscow Domodedovo Airport invites media reporters and bloggers to attend Future Technologies: IT Projects of DME presentation, which will be held on February 1 at 12.00 at Digital October Technology Center (Bersenevskaya embankment, 6). How does the Smart Fence works? How many CCTV cameras are installed at the Airport, and where to does the video data go from them? Why does Domodedovo need its own electronic trading platform, and what for the ‘cyborgs’ come to the Airport? These and other questions will be covered by Victor Ponomarenko, Chief Officer for Information Technologies, who will present to the public the most interesting IT projects of Moscow Domodedovo Airport. Some of these projects are unique not only in Russia but also in the world. Future Technologies: IT Projects of DME is a continuation of a series of presentations through which the largest airport in Russia and Europe informs Russian and foreign media reporters and bloggers about its development prospects. Last year, the report  >>>

At the end of 2011 the Directorate – General for State Environmental Review of Russia has issued a favourable conclusion в„–1330-11/ГГЭ-5762/04 for project documentation "Reconstruction and development of Domdedovo Airport. Objects of federal ownership (first and second phase of the project)". It is yet another step in the execution of the decree on the construction of a new runway in Moscow Domodedovo Airport executed by Russian Ministry of Transport in May last year. It emphasizes the significance of Domodedovo airport in the development of the Russian transportation system. In accordance with project documentation and the exert report the new runway will be located 1837,5m parallel the axis of the existing Runway-2, the latter is to decommissioned in the view of reconstruction. The length of the new runway is 3800m, its width is 60m which is complies with ICAO classification code 4F. The geometric characteristics and load bearing capacity of the new runway are sufficient to handle all types of aircraf  >>>

January 20, 2012 Moscow Domodedovo Airport will be welcoming Patriarch Theodore of Alexandria and All Africa arriving with a flight from Cairo. At the airport the church official will be met by Illarion, Metropolitan of Volokalam, representative of the Patriarch of Alexandria in Moscow, Afanasiy, Metropolitan of Kirinskiy, Tikhon, Bishop of Podolsk. January 21, the Patriarch will be presented the award “Outstanding activity for enhancing the unity of the Orthodox nations. Consolidation and advancement of the Christian values in the life of the society” named after Alexiy II for 2011. The ceremony will be held at the Council Hall of Moscow Cathedral of Jesus the Saviour. It is not the first visit the Patriarch Theodore pays in Russia. Back in October 2007 he had an official visit to Moscow as the head of the Alexandria Church. In February 2009 he was the only one celebrant of other churches performing as a Patriarch who took part at the enthronement of Kirill, Moscow Patriarch. Moscow Domodedovo Airport is  >>>

On January 19, Russian sports team "Kamaz-Master" was greeted at Moscow Domodedovo Airport. They returned from the world-famous off-road rally-marathon "Dakar - 2012". The athletes arrived at Domodedovo Airport by flight Madrid-Moscow.Kamaz-Master team for the first time took part in Dakar rally with a new team of pilots and won 3, 4 and 5 places in truck category.“The rally became a great practice for our new drivers. We will definitely come back to win gold medals”, said the team captain Semyon Yakubov.Domodedovo Airport has become a traditional venue for meetings of the famous team with reporters and fans.“We come here over and over again and we want to thank the employees of the Domodedovo Airport for the warm welcome”, the spokesperson of Kamaz-Master team Eric Khairullin said.- “Our joint events are always held in a friendly atmosphere that encourages us to meet here again and again."Moscow Domodedovo Airport congratulates Kamaz-Master team on great results and wishes them new victories.Moscow  >>>

Over 40 units of equipment are used by Moscow Domodedovo Airport for snow removal every day. The runway, taxiways and aircraft parking spaces are cleaned twenty four-seven. The total cleaned area is 2,310,349.15 sq.m. In winter, over 200,000 m3 of snow is removed. There is a special place for snow storage in the territory of the Airport. In total, 130 people are involved in snow-cleaning.The runway is cleaned in order to provide the required friction coefficient. In case of its reduction, special machines start cleaning. Time for cleaning of the runway is the key parameter for operations of the entire airport. If affects the choice of routes for taxing operation, organization of approaches to landing and delivery of aircrafts.Specialized certified vehicles are used to clean the airfield in winter time. Those are used only for airports. For example, thermal machine KrAZ AIST-5TM, a vehicle designed for the removal of snow, ice and water from artificial airfield surfaces up to dry concrete. Turbojet plume melt  >>>

Moscow Domodedovo Airport has seen off the Russian national team for the I Winter Youth Olympics to win any of 63 medals in 15 kinds of sports. January 11th, Moscow Domodedovo Airport hosted the festive seeing off for the Russian team for the the First Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck (Austria). The competitions which are to be held from January 13 to January 22 will be attended by over a thousand of junior players aged from 14 to 18 years. At the centre of Domodedovo passenger terminal attended by Olympic champions, the media representatives and sport fans the parting words were delivered by Yuri Nagornikh, Deputy Minister of Sport, Tourism and Youth Policy and Nikolai Tolstikh, Executive Director of the Russian Olympic Committee. The seeing off from the airport has grown to become a good tradition. – A year and a half ago we saw off Russian national team was departing from this very airport to Singapore for the First Youth Olympics to Singapore. Our team played well, noted Yuri Nagornikh. Following the   >>>

Passenger traffic of Domodedovo Airport in 2011 amounted to 25,701,610 people, a 15.5% increase compared to 2010. This result represents a historical peak, not only of Domodedovo, but also of all air harbors of Russia. Crossing the mark of 25,000,000 passengers since the beginning of the year - this significant event was recorded by the airport on December 21, 2011 - Domodedovo Airport was the first Russian airport to enter the group of the largest airports in Europe (according to the ACI classification).In 2011, Domodedovo Airport operated 243,198 flights, a 14.8% increase compared to 2010.Domestic passenger traffic amounted to 10,224,153 people, which is 17.6% more than in 2010. The highest growth was recorded in the following domestic routes: New Urengoy, Krasnodar, Rostov-on-Don, Yekaterinburg, and Vladivostok. 1,877,000 people have been served in these destinations, which is 48.4% more than the same period last year.International passenger traffic was 15,477,457 people (plus 14.1% from 2010). The highest  >>>

Moscow Domodedovo Airport launched an interactive application DME Live game using which anyone can operate a virtual airport!The core of the game is to handle the maximum number of aircraft using the services provided. To allocate the most appropriate aircraft parking area, passengers delivery, loading of in-flight catering, cargo and baggage. These are just a few operations are to be performed by a player within a particular period of time. The game speed changes regarding the game level (novice, professional, expert).Today Domodedovo airport is the first and the only airport to have launched an official interactive application for Apple mobiles. It is a excellent present for users from the airport which is implementing state-of-the-art technology for its operation.The application elaborated for Microsoft Windows (Win/PC) and mobile devices Apple (iOS) are available for downloading free of charge at the App Store website by Apple or Moscow Domodedovo Airport website.DME Live – is an interactive application  >>>

New Year and Christmas, the long waited winter holidays, are at the doorstep. The oriental calendar has it that 2012 is the Year of Dragon which is supposed to be welcomed with joy, outstandingly and creatively. Everyone who is planning a New Yeat trip from Domodedovo airport are suggested to steep into the festive atmosphere at the airport respectively. At the terminal halls one may find finely decorated Christmas trees and Christmas style flower arrangements; on December 29, the “green beauty” located at the centre of the terminal 1st floor,  will host a Christmas performance for airport’s little passengers titled Little Dragon at Domodedovo. Starting 10 o’clock a workshop for kids will be open to learn the art of mask making. With the help of animators, kids will be able to make their own dragon masks which can be further gifted as a wonderful present. Adult passengers will be paid attention as well – they will be entertained by the Dragon Box interactive contest. All the participants will be given pr  >>>

December 21, 2011 Moscow Domodedovo Airport for the first time in Russian aviation record handled 25mln passenger from the beginning of 2011. This passenger happened to be Inna Demina, flying SQ 61 flight from Moscow (Domodedovo) to Changi (Singapore). "This occurrence implicates Domodedovo joining the group of the largest European airports according to ACI classification which had never before welcomed Russian members. We are the first! – said Igor Borisov, Director of Moscow Domodedovo Airport, demonstrating ACI certificate. - Congratulations to all on the symbolic event. We wish our passengers to fly more, particularly through Domodedovo airport! We are always looking forward to seeing you at Domodedovo!"The festive ceremony dedicated to the welcoming of the 25 mln passenger was attended by the representatives of state and municipal bodies, the media, airlines staff, airport management. "Today is a remarkable day for Domodedovo airport – noted Alexander Mitusov, First Deputy Minister of Transport, City Go  >>>

As of November 2011 results passenger traffic of Moscow Domodedovo Airport amounted to 1 849 898 people which us an 8,3% increase compared to November 2010. Growth of passenger traffic for January – November compared to respective period in 2010 made 15,6%. For 11 months in 2011 Domodedovo airport handled 23 864 598 people, making 1 611 069 people more than in 2010 in total. December 21, it is for the first time in the history of the Moscow Aviation Hub as well as in the Russian aviation industry as such, Domodedovo serviced 25 mln passenger from the beginning of the year record. Throughout November 2011 the airport services were used for domestic operations by 824 267 people. It is an increase of 24, 8% than compared to November 2010 figures. For January – November period of 2011 domestic passenger traffic amounted to 9 384 028 people, that is 16,7% increase compared the corresponding period in 2010. The most popular destinations such as Novy Urengoy, Krasnodar, Rostov-on-Don, Yekaterinburg, and Vladivostok,  >>>

December 17, 2011 Swiss International Air Lines increases the number of flights from Moscow Domodedovo Airport to Geneva up to two flights per day. Now passengers have an opportunity to chose more convenient departure and arrival time to the capital of the French part of Switzerland. "The launch of an additional flight from Domodedovo reveals new opportunities for passengers, says Igor Borisov, Director of Domodedovo Airport. For the airport it is yet another confirmation of the airline – airport fruitful cooperation". Additional flight LX1339 Moscow (Domodedovo) – Geneva (Cointrin) will depart Domodedovo 17 December 2011 at 8.40 Moscow time to arrive at Cointin at 10.20 local time. Before SWISS used to operate flights in the evening only: departure time from Domodedovo is 7.30 a.m. Moscow time, departure time is 9.20 local time. The special ceremony dedicated to the launch of operation will be attended by the Ambassador of Switzerland to Russia, Mr. Helg Pierre, General Representative of SWIS to Russia, Patr  >>>

December 21, 2011 Moscow Domodedovo Airport will service its 25th mln passenger from the beginning of the year. The figure will allow to join the list of the largest European airports according to the classification of Airports Council International (ACI). Currently the “major league” of European airports is formed by such giants as Heathrow (London), Charles de Gaulle (Paris), Schiphol (Amsterdam). “We are looking forward to this event, said Igor Borisov. It will become a milestone not only in the history of the Moscow Aviation Hub, it is a milestone in the Russian aviation industry”. We would like to invite you to join the celebrations at the airport!Media accreditation is available up to 5 p.m. on December 20, 2011 on both telephone number +7 (495)795-34-27 and email: pr@dme.ruACI EUROPE is a regional branch of ACI World (headquartered in Montreal) representing interests of over 1500 airports in 170 countries around the world through its regional offices. All regional branches of ACI World are independent   >>>

Sheremetyevo International Airport has completed modernization ofВ its Call Center, which isВ now equipped with up-to-date equipment and cutting-edge communications technology systems and isВ fully digitalized. The number ofВ incoming lines and operators has grown.  >>>

December 4th, 2011, three polling stations will be opened at Moscow Domodedovo Airport for voting in the election of the State Duma of the Russian Federation and the Moscow Regional Duma:No. 426 - in the International Arrival Terminal (entrance group No. 1),No. 427 - in the Domestic Arrival Terminal, No. 428 - on the ground floor of the building for the commercial clientele of the Airport, located next to the parking P4 and P5.Passengers and visitors of the airport, who are not able to arrive December 4, 2011 to the polling stations at the place of their permanent registration, can vote at the airport upon providing their passport and an absentee ballot. The airport employees being at their working places on the election day will also be able to exercise their constitutional right here.At the polling stations, there are places provided for observers of representatives of political parties and organizations. Working hours of the polling stations: from 08-00 to 20-00, Moscow time.Security and order at the polli  >>>

Moscow Domodedovo Aiport has introduced an induction system which allows passengers with reduced hearing ability to hear the loud speaker announcements. Special equipment was installed in 9 airport zones: arrival and departure sectors both domestic and international, luggage claim area and public area of the airport’s terminal. For passengers’ convenience special designations (pictograms) were located in the immediate effective range of the induction system. "Domodedovo Airport is creating comfortable conditions for all passenger categories, said Igor Borisov, Director of Domodedovo Airport. In this case we mean an innovative system which dramatically improves the quality service of passengers with reduced hearing ability". According to the data by the Russian Society of Deaf, no less than 8% of the Russian population is deaf (approximately 13 million people). Notably, experts emphasize the recent trend for ever strengthening increase of people with reduced hearing ability worldwide. "This is the first time i  >>>

On November 29, 2011 conference hall of Swisshotel Krasnye Holmy hosted the Tourist Routes. Spring – Summer 2012 tourism forum. The event is traditionally held twice a year aiming to develop partnership ties between tour operators and airlines in terms of launching and operating tourist carriage through Domodedovo Airport. This year the forum welcomed representatives of 28 airlines, 21 tour operator companies, 16 mass media as well as national tourism representative offices of Philippines and Oman. The forum was opened by Vladimir Kamynin, Marketing Director, who reported on the main trends of tourism market in Russia. Four key factors were emphasized which had been affecting tourist industry from March to November 2011, they are as follows: inundation in Thailand, political crisis in Egypt, riots in Greece, including the genesis of the European economic crisis. "Our main aim is ensuring stable progress in changing environment, said Vladimir Kamynin. It can be reached if new market opportunities are being tak  >>>

On the first day of winter, Ekaterinburg Koltsovo International Airport and angelo Airport-Hotel Ekaterinburg open the New Year season with the Christmas market in the domestic terminal, where until the mid-January you can buy popular Christmas gifts: symbols of the year, Christmas decorations, handmade gifts, kitchenware, toys and much more!  >>>

ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International, European division) has summarized the performance of European airports in September 2011.According to the Council’s report on the performance of 170 European airports, Moscow Domodedovo Airport is maintaining its lead by the dynamics of growth among the European airports of Group 2, which have the passenger traffic ranging from 10 to 25 million passengers a year.Domodedovo Airport is on top of the list of the fastest growing airports in the second group with the growth rate of 20.5% in September 2011 compared to the same period of 2010. The second position in the rating is taken by Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) Istanbul (17.5%). The average growth rate in the group for September 2011 compared to September last year is 7%.ACI EUROPE is a regional branch of ACI Global, whose headquarters is in Geneva, representing the interests of more than 1,500 airports in 170 countries through its regional offices. All of the regional organizations of ACI Global are ind  >>>

The project will be presented by RMJM in 18 months. New materials and technologies will be used in the design of the third segment. This will make the building more energy efficient, significantly lighting its construction. The general style of facade and interior solution will be preserved.Moscow Domodedovo Airport employs the Under One Roof concept, which provides for construction of a single terminal instead of several ones allowing the most efficient use of the transfer capacity of an airport. It is to provide convenient connections for the passengers who will not be wasting their time walking between terminals. For example, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol works as a part of the same concept.RMJM Studio, engaged by Domodedovo Airport, is well known throughout the world. Among the recent large-scale infrastructure projects designed by the RMJM are the airport in Calcutta and the Capital Gate Tower in Abu Dhabi, which is the building with the largest angle of dip in the world. The Capital Gate Tower project has   >>>

November 18 on the eve of the Universal Children's Day, which is initiated by the UN to celebrate annually on November 20, Moscow Domodedovo Airport has invited children from Otradnoe Social Rehabilitation Center. The boys and girls had a task to assess how comfortable a small passenger feels in a big air harbor. The children and their accompanying adults visited the Parenting Room and game center, and after going to the apron with an excursion and watching the work of the dog handlers, the little guests gave the "excellent" mark to the airport. The excursion began with a visit to the Parenting Room, that has the doors wide open for young passengers around the clock, and the services of which are absolutely free. During 10 months of this year 76,959 people have made use of its services. The children were surprised when they saw that it was not a "room", but the range of comfortable premises specially adapted for young passengers and their parents.The first item of the "inspection" was the room of hygiene. Her  >>>

Sheremetyevo International Airport for the first time inВ its 52-years’ history received more than 20В million passengers since the beginning ofВ the year. The official meeting ofВ the twenty millionth passenger ofВ 2011 took place today, 17В November, inВ Terminal E.   >>>