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  >>>

UTair Aviation has received communications regarding an incident on July 5, 2011 at 9:30 am involving one of its Mi-T8 helicopters carrying 13 passengers on a routine flight to mining site some 320 km from Ust-Kuta in the Irkutsk Region. According to reports, after a successful landing on a clearing chosen from air located 2.5 km away from a mining station, the crew allowed the disembarkation of the 13 passengers according to a standard ‘with engines on’ procedure. After the passengers had exited, the ground under the helicopter’s right wheel gave way and the helicopter tipped, its moving blades striking passengers outside the helicopter. Two passengers, Yuri Vladimirovich Sergienkov and Pyotr Viktorovich Shaburov, suffered fatal injures on the spot. Two other passengers, Aleksei Sergeevich Kladov and Olga Gennadievna Zelenaya, were seriously injured. The remaining passengers and crew members suffered minor injuries.  >>>

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.  >>>

The airberlin group is expanding its junior management scheme and is therefore offering interested engineering and business science as well as aeronautics graduates (with a bachelor?s or master?s degree or a diploma) an 18-month trainee programme.airberlin technik GmbH, the aircraft maintenance section of the airberlin group, is looking for trainees to start on 1 October 2011 at its sites in Berlin and Dќsseldorf . In the course of the programme the trainees will get to know all aspects of airberlin technik and become actively involved in the Production, Engineering & Planning, Business Development and Controlling departments. Furthermore, the programme will include taking responsibility for managing projects associated with aircraft maintenance and servicing. The programme guarantees trainees an insight into the processes and structures applied at airberlin and airberlin technik, as well as taking part in an attractive training and development scheme. Every trainee will be looked after by a personal mentor.   >>>

In June 2011, the number of passengers flying airberlin increased by 4.0 percent to 3,471,923 (2010: 3,337,061 passengers). Fleet capacity utilization for June increased from 75.0 to 80.1 percent, i.e. an increase of 5.1 percentage points. In comparison with the corresponding month of the previous year, fleet capacity was reduced by 2.5 percent.For the period from January to June 2011, a total of 16,423,166 passengers traveled on airberlin's flight route network, i.e. 5.8 percent more than in the corresponding period of the previous year. Fleet capacity utilization for the first six months of the year increased from 72.3 to 75.3 percent, i.e. by 3.0 percentage points. airberlin's accumulated fleet capacity showed an increase of 1.5 percent.June 2011 June 2011, accumulatedCapacity4,338,085Capacity21,819,161Number of passengers3,471,923Number of passengers16,423,166Capacity utilization rate in %80.1Capacity utilization rate in %75.3  >>>

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  >>>

As midsummer begins, airberlin is to make available one million low-priced tickets. Flights will be offered between 5th and 7th July 2011 on selected routes at prices starting from just ? 44.99 one way, with bookings being accepted for between 18th July and 31st October. Those able to make their mind up quickly will have the chance to head for a holiday beside the sea, or fly to Copenhagen, Stockholm or Helsinki to enjoy some long northern nights. Alternatively, they may prefer to visit the islands off Gothenburg or fly to Oslo and head for the fjords. Attractively priced city links will be on offer to Hamburg, Vienna, Dusseldorf and Berlin while, for lovers of Italy, tickets to Verona, Milan, Florence and Olbia will also be available.airberlin will also be offering bargain prices on long-haul routes. Tickets to Los Angeles or San Francisco, for example, will be available from just ? 349.99 one way, while Windhoek, Dubai and Miami are also to be included in the promotion.Tickets can be booked on the Internet   >>>

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.  >>>

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.  >>>

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  >>>

UTair Aviation announces the launch of the new flight on Vnukovo-Mineralnie Vody-Vnukovo route. From July 1 departure from Moscow is at 22:00 PM*; departure from Mineralnie Vody is at 06:30 starting from July 2.  >>>

airberlin is to add the Caribbean island of Curaчao to its flight plan for the coming winter season. Effective 15th November 2011, flights to the largest island in the former Dutch Antilles will leave from Dusseldorf each week, served by an Airbus A330-200. airberlin is the only German airline to offer non-stop flights on the route.Outward flights will leave on Tuesdays at 13.30, arriving in Curaчao 10 hours and 35 minutes later. Each plane will be configured with 279 Economy Class and 24 Business Class seats. Return flights to Dusseldorf will arrive at their destination each Wednesday at 12.35. Feeder flights will be offered to and from airports within Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Passengers from the Netherlands will be able to depart and arrive comfortably at midday.Tickets to Curaчao are available from just ? 379.99 one way including taxes, charges and topbonus miles and can be booked on the Internet (airberlin.com), at the airline?s Service Center (Tel. 01805 ? 737 800; ? 0.14/min from a German landl  >>>

Today UTair Aviation held its annual shareholder meeting in the town of Khanty-Mansiysk.  >>>

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 Leninskiy district court in Kaliningrad passed sentence in the case of a man accused of fraud against UTair Aviation. The man's activity was uncovered by authorities in 2009-2010.  >>>

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner made its first landing in Germany on Saturday, 25th June 2011 at 9am, local time. airberlin will be the first airline in Germany to receive the Dreamliner. The Boeing test aircraft ZA001 was welcomed at Berlin-Tegel airport by airberlin, representatives of the manufacturer Boeing and of Berlin Airports with an official ceremony. Prof. Dr. Rainer Schwarz, Chief Executive Officer of Berlin Airports, said: "In less than a year we will open the new Airport Berlin-Brandenburg Willy Brandt. The Boeing Dreamliner will become the Berlin aircraft par excellence: An aircraft of the next generation for an airport of the next generation. Designed for 210 to 250 passengers, the Dreamliner is the first medium-sized aircraft for long-haul flights and bridges a gap in the market. The Dreamliner will finally enable airlines like airberlin to offer non-stop long-haul flights from airports other than the major hubs." Greg Delawie, Deputy Chief of Mission U.S. Embassy Berlin: ?I am delighted to help celeb  >>>

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  >>>

LE BOURGET, France, June 22, 2011 – Boeing (NYSE: BA) and UTair Aviation, Russia announced an agreement today at the Paris Air Show for the purchase of 40 Next-Generation Boeing 737 airplanes, comprised of seven 737-900ERs and 33 737-800s.  >>>

airberlin is making 100,000 additional tickets from various departure airports in Germany to all 14 destinations in Italy available between June 21st and 23rd 2011.Italy fans can book additional tickets at a cost of 44.99 Euro, for example, to fly from Berlin, Dќsseldorf or Nuremberg to Rome - or from Munich and Dќsseldorf to Bari in Puglia or to Cagliari on Sardinia. To Olbia or Naples travelers can fly for 69.99 Euro from cities like Cologne, Frankfurt, Hamburg or Stuttgart.The flights in this bargain price promotion will leave for Italy in the travel period between August 1st 2011 and January 31st 2012 from various German departure airports. Tickets can be booked on the Internet (airberlin.com), at the airline?s Service Center (Tel. 01805 ? 737 800; 0.14 ?/min from the fixed line network, max. 0.42 ?/min. from cell phone networks) as well as at travel agencies. Prices include taxes, fees and topbonus miles.  >>>

As part of UTair Aviation's revised spring-summer timetable, the airline has announced the launch of a new regular route between Moscow and Lipetsk starting June 20.  >>>