The ACI (Airport Council International) has announced the results of the annual Airport Service quality Survey - the most thorough airport benchmarking program available. In 2008 Moscow International Airport Domodedovo was amongst top 5 international airports in categories: - best airport by region ( Europe) - best airport by size of airport In 2008 the large-scale ACQ Survey was conducted in 108 airports worldwide. One of the main aims of the survey program is to enable airports to understand and respond to the needs of their passengers.   >>>

Moscow International Airport Domodedovo offers its passengers a new service: on-line registration through the airport website ( www.domodedovo.ru).   >>>

From March 1st UAE national carrier, Emirates airlines launched second daily flight on Moscow (Domodedovo) – Dubai destination. Flights are operated on comfortable Airbus 330-200 liners with a capacity of 237 seats.   >>>

On March 1st 2009 Transaero airlines and Ural Airlines launch new flights from Moscow International Airport Domodedovo.   >>>

Moscow International Airport Domodedovo became the first airport in Russia approved for New Large Aircraft A-380 operations. The confirming executive order was issued by the Russian Federal Agency for Air Transport.   >>>

One of the major US carriers, United Airlines, will launch its new service from Moscow International Airport Domodedovo to Washington Dulles Airport on 30 March 2009, subject to regulatory approval.   >>>

Moscow International Airport Domodedovo is glad to offer its clients a new service: quick and timely assistance for those having problems with starting up their cars.   >>>

“Open Communications” and Moscow International Airport Domodedovo have announced the launch of the new ASTIK Automated Client Telephone Directory system. This is the first project of its kind in a Russian airport.   >>>

Moscow International Airport Domodedovo was awarded first prize in “Best Russian Airport” nomination of the annual “Travel.ru Star” contest (according to the results of the Travel.ru on-line survey).The only customer award in the sphere of tourism in its kind - the “Travel.ru Star” has been held for the last 6 years. Since its foundation award winners are chosen based on the results of an internet survey. In 2008 over 7000 internet users participated. Domodedovo Airport is at the top of the chart for the second year in a row.   >>>

Moscow International Airport Domodedovo continues the tradition of presenting works of talented photographers to passengers and visitors of the airport.This time Domodedovo Art Gallery was proud to present “NEON” art project – a personal exhibition of the works of photographer Vadim Zelensky. The exposition gives the viewer an opportunity to see regular things at an unusual angle, experience the beauty that the author saw in the lights of the city at night. The works of Vadim Zelensky are a vivid demonstration of the creative vision of the author. His irreproachably verified compositions are often exhibited in business-centers and offices of large companies. The talent of the artist was appreciated by the Moscow Museum of Contemporary Art that bought a number of his works.Domodedovo Art Gallery became the first project of it’s kind in a Russian airport. Well-known Russian photographers and photo magazines work closely with the gallery and exhibitions change every month. Domodedovo International Airport hosts   >>>

Moscow International Airport Domodedovo has announced performance results for 2008.   >>>

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A new exclusive Austrian airlines business-lounge was opened at Domodedovo International Airport. The spacious (470 sq.m) lounge is situated on the second floor of the International Airlines Gallery and has a capacity of 74 seats.   >>>

December 29th is a special day at Moscow International Airport Domodedovo. A magical celebration for young passengers and their parents was organized in the passenger terminal.  >>>

Moscow International Airport Domodedovo and ATRAN airlines celebrated 40 years of partnership. The official ceremony dedicated to this significant event took place on December 29 th in the VIP lounge of Domodedovo airport. Sergey Rudakov, Director of Domodedovo Airport Complex congratulated the airline management and presented them memorable gifts.   >>>

On December 23 rd, the verge of Christmas Eve Domodedovo traditionally welcomed Russian spotters – professional aviation photographers and enthusiasts. Domodedovo was the first amongst Moscow airports to support the annual tradition of taking photos of aircraft during take-off and landing at a close, yet quite safe distance. Thus, aviation photographers were given the opportunity to participate in regular spotting events and see the busy airport life from the inside.   >>>

During the first 11 months of 2008 passenger traffic at Moscow International Airport Domodedovo amounted to 19 259 909, which is 11% growth compared with the similar period of 2007.   >>>

Today, December 23 rd, Moscow International Airport Domodedovo welcomed participants of the “Russian Father Christmas in Africa and Antarctica” expedition. New Years’ main character was greeted in Domodedovo Art Gallery by representatives of the Moscow Public Relations Committee, Committee for Tourism of the Vologodskaya Region, Domodedovo airport staff and journalists. Father Christmas shared his impressions of the trip and answered questions of the journalists.   >>>

Association “Airport” CA Committee for technologies and equipment and Committee for ground handling operations conducted a seminar/ panel discussion on December 17-18th on the territory of Moscow International Airport Domodedovo. The event gathered many representatives of Russian airports, airlines, airport equipment manufacturers.Opening the discussion that took place in Domodedovo Airhotel, General Director of the Association Viktor Gorbachev commented that Moscow International Airport Domodedovo was chosen as a platform for the discussion as it is, currently, the largest airport in Russia that is developing proactively and constantly implementing new technologies. Main topics of the discussion: contemporary aircraft service equipment, ramp maintenance and overhaul, specifications of ramp operations during winter season in midland Russia. Among speakers were specialists of Domodedovo Airport as well as invited specialists.Apart from the theoretical part the program of the event included an excursion to Domo  >>>

Today, December 17 th winner of the 58 th Miss World-2008 Contest Russian beauty Ksenia Sukhinova arrives at Moscow International Airport Domodedovo. She was greeted by journalists in Domodedovo Art Galley at 16:30. Domodedovo Airport congratulates Ksenia and wishes her the best of luck with her honorable mission of the most beautiful girl in the world.   >>>

National carrier of Japan – Japan Airlines (JAL) and Moscow International Airport Domodedovo celebrated first year partnership anniversary. JAL transferred flights to Domodedovo on December 14 th 2007. At first, flights between Moscow and Tokyo operated twice daily, in April 2008 JAL opened third regular flight on this destination.   >>>

Today, December 11, Moscow Domodedovo International Airport and Aeroexpress company have signed a “protocol of intent”. Both companies confirmed their positions concerning increase of the level of services for passengers traveling through Domodedovo airport and on Aeroexpress trains.   >>>

A subsidiary office of the Federal Bank Sberbank was opened on the territory of Domodedovo Passenger Terminal. The 92 sq.m. office will be open 24 hours every day.   >>>

December 2nd is celebrated in the United Arabian Emirates as UAE National Day. Moscow International Airport Domodedovo decided to create a festive mood for passengers of the regular Moscow – Dubai flight by preparing a sweet surprise – traditional Arabian treats made of nuts and honey. Currently, 14 direct daily flights from Domodedovo airport to the UAE are being conducted by partner airlines.   >>>

The official opening ceremony of the first flight of Etihad Airways to Moscow International Airport Domodedovo from Abu-Dabi took place in the International Departure Hall of Domodedovo on December 1 st 2008. Sergey Rudakov, Director of Domodedovo Airport Complex, Aleksey Raevskiy, Managing Director of JSC “Domodedovo Commercial Services”, Joost den Hartog, Etihad Airways Regional General Manager, Natalia Goryunova, Etihad Airways General Manager Russia, Geoff Rhodes, Etihad Airways Project Manager Russia and other representatives of both airline and airport management were present at the event.   >>>