A wedding ceremony was held today at Moscow’s Domodedovo International Airport. A young couple, Denis and Natalia, asked Domodedovo to allow them to have their marriage registered at the airport on the day of a magical combination of numbers - 08.08.08. The airport’s administration agreed to meet the wishes of the young people and set out to organize the ceremony. It was not by incident that the country’s main air harbour was selected for this remarkable event. It was here that the young couple met one year ago. On that fateful day, Natalia was traveling on business to Vienna, while Denis was traveling on holiday to Baikal. “I arrived at the airport, checked myself in, and decided to have a cup of coffee. That is where I met Denis. We exchanged our telephone numbers but he never called me”, - says Natalia. “I must confess I was too shy to do that, - says Denis. – But several months later I was traveling from Domodedovo again and that is when I decided to dial her number. Natasha answered th  >>>

The official opening of the summer Olympic Games in Beijing – one of the year’s brightest and most important sporting events – is to take place today.  >>>

Moscow’s Domodedovo International Airport has summarized its operation results for the first seven months of 2008. According to the statistics, Domodedovo continues to lead among the airports of the Moscow aviation node in terms of the passenger traffic volume. In January – July 2008, the airport serviced 11,955,779 passengers, which is a 19.5% increase as compared to the same period of the past year. In July 2008, the airport serviced 2,301,672 passengers, which is an 8.9% increase as compared to July 2007. The passenger traffic volume on the routes to the following destinations has grown most significantly: St. Petersburg, Frankfurt, Kaliningrad, Munich, Sochi, Bangkok, Sharm-El-Sheikh, Vienna, and Krasnodar. In January – July 2008, Domodedovo serviced 2,104,645 passengers on these routes, which is 1.7 times the number of passengers serviced on these routes in the first seven months of 2007.   >>>

Today, on August 6, 2008, “Polyot”, a Voronezh-based airline, and Moscow’s Domodedovo International Airport celebrate the fifth anniversary of their successful cooperation.  >>>

The AVKOM-D Business Aviation Centre located on the territory of Moscow’s Domodedovo International Airport will host the “Russian Business and General Aviation – 2008” air show on July 31 – August 3, 2008. The show was initiated by the Russian National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). More than 40 companies from eight countries will participate in the air show. The event will showcase business and general aviation aircraft. Action Aviation will use the opportunity to present its Sino Swearingen SJ30 Business Jet airliner.A two-day conference programme will include presentations of leading market experts representing the Russian NBAA, Tupolev OJSC, Ilyushin Finance Co. OJSC, and others.“Such events draw attention to the business aviation development problems, - believes Vladimir Yuryevich Ber, Vice President of the Russian NBAA and President of the Expotek Centre for Exhibition Technologies. – It is not incidental that the Domodedovo airport was selected to host the air show. Not only is it the most advan  >>>

Today, on July 29, the women’s water polo team of the Russian Federation, which represents our country at the Olympic Games in Beijing, left for China from Moscow’s Domodedovo International Airport. Our water polo players were greeted at the Domodedovo airport terminal with a specially pre-recorded sound greeting. The Russian women’s water polo team has recently won the World League and the European water polo championships.Domodedovo wishes our girls good luck, innumerable golden moments, and the best sporting excitement that any Olympic Games can offer. We believe in your victory!  >>>

Veterans of the Domodedovo Aviation Depot which celebrates its 45th anniversary this year have held a meeting at Moscow’s Domodedovo International Airport.  >>>

Yesterday, Belgium celebrated a national holiday, the King’s Oath of Allegiance Day. On this day, Moscow’s Domodedovo International Airport decided to congratulate its partner, Brussels Airlines, on this celebratory occasion and created an especially festive mood for the passengers of the regular Moscow (Domodedovo) – Brussels flight by treating them to a fountain made of authentic Belgian chocolate combined with fresh fruits.It was a pleasant surprise for the passengers who were filled with delight and excitement as they enjoyed this delicious treat and anticipated meeting one of the youngest European countries where chocolate-making is not just a part of the national culture – it is an art.Brussels Airlines and Moscow’s Domodedovo International Airport have been collaborating successfully since 2004. At present, the airline operates direct daily flights between Moscow and Brussels using comfortable A-319 aircraft.   >>>

European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) conducted audit of Domodedovo Technique to certify company’s capability to perform heavy maintenance services up to “C” check for Boeing 737-300/400/500 aircraft types. The EASA commission concluded that the company successfully passed the certification inspection. It is planned that Domodedovo Technique will receive its official Certificate and start offering C-check services in early September 2008. At the same time Domodedovo Technique has signed Agreements of intent for providing heavy maintenance services up to 4C check for Boeing-737 aircrafts with KD avia, ORENAIR and Transaero Airlines. “Russian operators are rapidly expanding their fleets by acquiring foreign-made aircrafts. Although fuel-efficient, they require specific and expensive technical maintenance, repair and overhaul services. Having assessed the current demand Domodedovo Technique is now prepared to provide its clients with a broad scope of top quality technical maintenance services. Up to 45% of the   >>>

According to Skytrax, independent London based specialist Research Advisors, Moscow International Airport Domodedovo has been named one of the best three airports of Central and Eastern Europe.The rating is based on the annual survey among passengers conducted at airports, over the phone and on-line to reveal the customers opinion on the quality of airports’ services. For the 2008 rating 190 airports were surveyed and over eight million passengers of 97 different nationalities were interviewed.The survey names best airports in the world as well as in the regions. In the category Best Airport: Central/Eastern Europe category Moscow International Airport Domodedovo took the third place after Vienna and Prague.***Domodedovo has been maintaining its position among three best airports of Central and Eastern Europe in the Skytrax rating since 2004. Sustaining the quality of services given the dynamic growth invariably remains one of the top priorities of EAST LINE Group.   >>>

Wind Jet, an Italian low-cost air carrier, will operate a series of flights from Palermo to Moscow’s Domodedovo International Airport as part of its summer travel programme. Wind Jet started operating flights to Moscow on March 22, 2006. At present, it operates regular flights from Verona, Catania, and Forli to Domodedovo.  >>>

According to performance results for June 2008, Moscow International Airport Domodedovo continues holding leading position in Moscow Aviation Hub in terms of air traffic. The January/June 2008 passenger traffic totaled 9,654,107 which is 22.3 per cent up against the same period of the last year. In June 2008 the airport welcomed 2,124,151 people, which is a 15.2 per cent rise over June 2007. The highest growth has been registered on flights to St-Petersburg, Bangkok, Frankfurt, Vienna, Novosibirsk, Munich, Sochi, Sharm El Sheikh, and Khabarovsk, Between January and June 2008, the airport welcomed 1,864, 937 people which is 1.6 times more than within first half of 2007. Passenger Traffic and Growth Rate in June 2008   >>>

As from yesterday, July 9, the train service between Paveletsky Train Station and Domodedovo Airport will be operated by Aeroexpress Ltd. The project was previously owned by Central Suburban Passenger Communication Company Ltd.The new management plans to put in operation upgraded cars and to increase the frequency of train services.Domodedovo airport was first in Russia to launch train services between the airport and the city centre. To date, over 25 per cent of passengers choose this mode of transport to get to Domodedovo. Since August 2002, over 18.5 million people have used the express train."The high-speed train is obviously the most convenient mode of transport for air passengers and allows to save substantial amount of time in the journey to the point of destination. We believe that the results of our co-operation with Aeroexpress Ltd. will become apparent very soon and the quality of customer service will be continuously improving", said Eldar Tuzmuhametov, Head of Press Office of Domodedovo airport.   >>>

Mr. Semen Grabarnik, the chef of Benvenutti restaurant (Metromarket Shopping Centre), has been announced the winner of the Chef Show contest at Vienna Caf? in Moscow International Airport Domodedovo. The contest was organized among the chefs of Rusaeropit Group. Among other contestants were Ms. Vitovtova the corporate catering chef from BS Group, Mr. Alexey Hohlov from Vienna Caf? at Domodedovo airport, and Mr. Nail Salihov from Benvenutti restaurant at Domodedovo airport.The event embraced the trendy modern idea of fusion, the eclectic blend of French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Mexican cuisines.The contest assignments required the chefs to prepare four dishes in fusion style - a salad, entr?e, and a main course with fish and meat. The reputable jury panel comprising the management of Domodedovo airport assessed the mastery of contestants based on three criteria - the appearance, originality and taste.According to organizers, the objective of the event has been accomplished - all contestants proved their  >>>

A joint presentation of Viennese private medical company and air carrier, Medical Jet Service, has been held at Moscow’s Domodedovo International Airport.   >>>

On July 01 British Airways celebrates the 5th anniversary of operating its Moscow to London flights from Domodedovo, the largest and most modern airport in Russia.  >>>

Moscow, Russia, July 1, 2008 – Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, which launched its first flight to Moscow Domodedovo International Airport on July 1st, 2003, is celebrating its 5th anniversary of successful operations to Russia.   >>>

Volga-Dnepr airlines opens flights to Cheboksary and Ulyanovsk from Moscow International Airport Domodedovo. Flights to Cheboksary will be performed from July 1st by Yak-40 three times a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Volga-Dnepr will become the second carrier in Moscow aviation hub after Open Air to operate flights from Moscow to Cheboksary. For the last year the passenger traffic on this route increased by 76% and totaled 22,000 passengers. Flight schedule*  >>>

Tomorrow, June 26th the Euro-2008 Russia v Spain semi-final match is to kick-off. A million-strong army of football fans is supporting our team. Those who will happen to be in Domodedovo airport tomorrow, may watch the match on the monitors installed in the passenger terminal. The game will be broadcast in all areas of the terminal including the check-in area, domestic and international arrival and departure areas. The match will start at 22-30 (Moscow time). Scheduled flights to Vienna from Moscow International Airport Domodedovo have been performed by Austrian Airlines, NIKI and Transaero. To tackle the dramatic increase of number of supporters aspired to get to the championship, three additional charter flights will take off today from the airport, and three more will fly tomorrow during the day.  >>>

From June, 27 Transaero airline to launch scheduled flights from Domodedovo airport to Vladivostok. The flights will be performed 4 times a week by Boeing 737-300 introducing the brand new service - Premium Economic Class. Its service standards are comparable with business-class which provides many advantages to passengers -dedicated check-in desks, special menu with appetizers, salads, desserts and hot meals at your choice. During long flights traveller kits, cushions and blankets are offered.Steady passenger traffic growth has been registered on the route Moscow - Vladivostok - Moscow. In 2007, a total of 289,000 passengers were welcomed in Moscow aviation hub, that is a 9.1% rise over last year. Meanwhile, last year the number of passengers traveling to and from Domodedovo on this route went up by 33.4% and totaled 76,000 passengers.   >>>

Moscow International Airport Domodedovo organized the Day of Embassy of Hungary in Domodedovo and welcomed the delegation of the Embassy of Hungary to the Russian Federation. Representatives of Mal?v Hungarian Airlines and AirUnion alliance participated in the event as well. The delegation had the opportunity to experience a day of an ordinary passenger and to familiarize themselves with the range of services offered by Russia's largest airport.The event kicked-off from the city passenger terminal at Paveletsky train station. Having left their personal cars behind, the diplomats traveled to the airport onboard the Aeroexpress train to fully embrace the benefits of direct railway connection of the airport with Moscow city centre. As quickly as 40 minutes later, the leading airport experts welcomed the arrival of the guests. During the round table, an overview of achievements and prospective plans of Moscow International Airport Domodedovo was presented. Memorizing that in Spring this year, Mal?v Hungarian Airl  >>>

Between June 18 and 19, Moscow International Airport Domodedovo, the pioneer in aviation spotting, welcomed the group of aviation photography enthusiasts and provided access to most convenient spots at the landing area. Around 30 world's spotting stars got together in Domodedovo and spent there two days. Stuck to their cameras, they couldn't take their eyes off the airfield in pursuit of capturing the moments from ordinary yet exciting airport life. For two days the apron, runways, taxi ways turned into spotters' workshop, where aircraft's landing and take-offs were in the main focus.Last year the spotters requested to hold such events more frequently, and this year the airport made the request materialized. The 17th of June signified the official start of regular spotting events to be organized in the leading Moscow airport. "I appreciate and thank the administration of Moscow International Airport Domodedovo for the unparalleled cooperation and providing unique opportunities to amateurs and professionals of  >>>

ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International - European division) has published a report on performance of 107 European airports in March 2008. According to the report Moscow Domodedovo International Airport is the leader of Group 2 welcoming between 10 and 25 million passengers per year. Domodedovo airport comes first with its 23.9% of growth in March 2008 (in comparison with the results of the same period of 2007) among fast-growing airports of Group 2. Geneva airport holds second position (15.9% of growth), followed by Vienna airport with its 14.8%. Average growth ratio of the Group reached 5.7% in comparison with the results of February 2007 and 16.1% of growth against 2006.* * *Airports Council International (ACI) is the only worldwide professional association of airport operators. ACI EUROPE represents some 400 airports in 45 European countries. Member airports handle 90% of commercial air traffic in Europe, welcoming over a billion passengers each year.ACI Europe is a regional division of ACI Global, hea  >>>

According the operational activity data for May 2008, Moscow International Airport Domodedovo keeps the leading position in Moscow aviation hub in terms of passenger traffic. Between January and May 2008 Domodedovo welcomed 7,529,956 passengers, that is a 24,4% rise over the same period of 2007. The passenger traffic for May 2008 was 1,853,280 people, that is a 26,5% rise over May, 2007. The primary growth was registered on flights to Saint-Petersburg, Bangkok, Frankfurt, Vienna, Novosibirsk, Kaliningrad, Munich, Krasnodar, Sharm El Sheikh, Dushanbe. Total 1,550,616 passengers were carried on these routes in May, 2008. Passenger traffic and growth rate for March, 2008   >>>

According the forecasts, Domodedovo’s passenger traffic growth will make more than 17 million passengers between June and August, 2008. That is a 15% rise over the same period of last year. Domodedovo intends to serve more than 3 million passengers on domestic flights and more than 4 million passengers on international flights.  The growth as compared to 2007 will compose 23% and 10% correspondingly. Domodedovo’ airlines-partners will perform the traditional summer flights to popular beach and tourist resorts in Turkey, Spain, Greece, Italy, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Montenegro and others. The flights will be also operated to the places, used to meant “winter” resorts – Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, UAE, Dominican Republic, Tunisia. For now China and Israel resorts gain the growing popularity.    >>>