Today, April 1st, German airlines Lufthansa, the largest foreign carrier in Russia, transferred all its Moscow flights from Sheremetyevo to Moscow International Airport Domodedovo. Lufthansa is the leader of Star Alliance, one of the biggest air carriers’ alliances in the world. Currently, six members of the alliance – Swiss, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Austrian Airlines, bmi and Spanair – have been operating in Domodedovo. Thus, one Moscow airport will have most of Star Alliance members. Lufthansa will connect Domodedovo with five German cities – Berlin, Hamburg, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt. The airline will be operating 69 services to Domodedovo per week. Its first flight Lufthansa performed tonight. The first flight LH3196 from Munich performed by Airbus A319 landed tonight at 2 hrs 15 min. "We have spent few years on negotiations and 9 months for preparing the shift of Lufthansa operations to Domodedovo airport. Enormous work has been accomplished to upgrade and renovate the airport inf  >>>

As from 30 March 2008, Malev has switched its Moscow service to the modern Moscow International Airport Domodedovo, the air hub able to meet all the demands of the travelling public and also the terminal used by oneworld member airlines and AiRUnion.   >>>

As from March, 30 China Eastern Airlines upon switching to Daylight Saving Time, will recommence the flights en route Shanghai (Pudong) – Moscow (Domodedovo). The flights will be performed by airbuses А330-200, А340-300, and А340-600.  >>>

Yesterday, on March 26, a conference organised by the RF Federal Transportation Control Service, "Experiences and problems in technical operation of TU-154M aircraft and their flying fitness maintenance objectives", was held on the basis of Domodedovo Aviation Technical Base CJSC. The conference presidium included: the Chief Designer of Tupolev OJSC, A. S. Shengardt, the Director General of the State Civil Aviation Research Institute, V. S. Shapkin, the Deputy Head of the Department for Control over Maintenance of the Civil Aircraft Flying Fitness of the RF Federal Transportation Control Service, A. V. Devochkin, the Managing Director of Domodedovo ATB CJSC, V. E. Prokopchuk, the Chief Engineer of Aeroflot Russian Airlines OJSC, A. V. Khakhalin, the Deputy Director General of Aviakor - Samara Plant CJSC, A. V. Gusev, and the Deputy Director of the Domodedovo airport complex, N. V. Voloshin.The event participants also included representatives of VARZ-400 OJSC, Aeroflot - Russian Airlines OJSC, UTAir, Siberian   >>>

Upon summarizing 2007 results, Moscow International Airport Domodedovo took the 1st place in terms of growth rate in its group and the honorable 19th place among European airports. Domodedovo was also recognized the leader among airports of Eastern Europe. These results were announced at the Annual ACI Europe Conference held on March, 20 in Brussels. The overall passenger traffic of European airports increased by 6.5% in 2007 compared with 2006. It shows the effective and stable growth of European airport's development.Moscow International Airport Domodedovo, nominated in three categories, was recognized the leader in Group 2 comprising airports whose passenger traffic varies between 10 and 25 million people per year. Domodedovo' annual passenger traffic growth reached 22%. It is followed by Berlin Templehof, Dublin, Athens, Milan-Malpensa and Geneva airports. * * *Airports Council International (ACI) is the only worldwide professional association of airport operators. ACI EUROPE represents some 400 airports   >>>

Winners of the Children’s Drawing Contest “Meet Your Childhood Dreams in the Airport of the Future” took Domodedovo–Paris flight to the city of eternal childhood, Disneyland. Representatives of Moscow International Airport Domodedovo and sponsors of the event honored the winners, 8-year old Bogdan Kuplevatskiy from Pechora, Republic of Komi; 7-year old Yulia Kiseleva from Moscow and 11-year old Maksim Sarychev from Vidnoe, Moscow region. Kids will spend a week in Paris and will visit Disneyland. The jury also praised some participants who could not make it through to the contest final. Thus, the youngest artist, only 3-year old Semen Ivanov from Moscow received the special prize from Murzilka magazine, the compete set of magazines for 2007 and a toy. Bogdan, who has been in the focus of everybody’s attention, was a little anxious for this was going to be the first flight in his life. The boy’s drawings helped him to make two of his dreams come true at once – to visit Disneyland and to watch t  >>>

Georgian Airways recommences air transportation with Moscow. The late evening round-trip Tbilisi-Moscow-Tbilisi service will be performed daily. Air communication between Georgia and Russia as well as other transport connection was aborted by Russian side in October, 2006. Yesterday, March 19th, Russian aviation authorities informed Georgia on their consent to recommence the air communication from March, 25 2008 based on existing arrangements between the aviation authorities of both countries concerning operation of dedicated airlines’ services, - Russian Department of Transportation reported.   >>>

Yesterday, March 19, Moscow International Airport Domodedovo and Singapore Airlines held a joint press-conference at Marriott Grand Hotel’s press-centre on the occasion of launching new Singapore – Moscow (DME) – Houston flight. The first service is to fly on March, 20. Upon commencing the new route, Singapore Airlines flights will be offered daily. Thus, in addition to three flights a week operated earlier on Singapore – Dubai – Moscow (DME) route, there will be 4 more Singapore – Moscow (DME) – Houston services. The new non-stop flights to the fourth major US city will be performed by Boeing-777-300ER, which is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment, developed by Singapore airlines’ designers for all three classes. Representatives from Moscow International Airport Domodedovo, Singapore Airlines and Aviareps AG Russia and CIS participated in the joint press-conference dedicated to the new flight. “Moscow is gaining strategic importance to Singapore Airlines, since it links the US largest industrial ce  >>>

Moscow International Airport Domodedovo traditionally participates in the annual International Travel & Tourism Exhibition “Mitt”, which takes place at the Expocentre on Krasnaya Presnya between March 19th and 22th. Visitors of the stand presented by Moscow International Airport Domodedovo will get to seeMoscow leading airport’s achievements and will learn of its development prospects Moreover, in the framework of the exhibition, the airport representatives will participate in the series of business meetings with Russian and international colleagues to establish and develop partner relations in tourism and air transport fields. Moscow International Airport Domodedovo’ stand is located in hall 1, stand A506.  >>>

On March 18, 2008 Eurofly introduced a new Bologna–Moscow (Domodedovo)–Bologna flight. The services will be operated twice a week by A320 aircraft. The first scheduled service on this route will fly today, and will be offered on Tuesdays and Fridays thereafter.   >>>

According to the February 2008 operation results, Moscow Domodedovo International Airport continues to remain the leader among Moscow airports in terms of passenger traffic. The airport welcomed 1,257,484 passengers in February 2008, which is a 25.6% increase as compared to February 2007. The following destinations demonstrated the greatest passenger traffic growth: St. Petersburg, Krasnodar, Bangkok, Vienna, Novosibirsk, Dushanbe, Phuket, Mineralnye Vody, Madrid, and Dubai. In January/February 2008, Domodedovo serviced 542,853 passengers traveling to these destinations, which is 1.7 times the number of passengers serviced on flights to these destinations in the first two months of 2007.   >>>

showpostcardDomodedovo Moscow International Airport sends its best wishes of happiness and joy to all women on the occasion of the 8th March!In this day of Spring, beauty and love Domodedovo passenger terminal hosts an exhibition “Women of Domodedovo Airport”. Fancy and glamorous pictures by Michael Korolev, a well-known Russian photographer, feature portraits of women working at the airport. There are three frames with mirrors instead of pictures so that lady visitors of the airport could see themselves for passengers are as much a part of the airport.All women who visited Domodedovo airport on 8th March will receive flowers from genuine French mimes.  >>>

Domodedovo Moscow International Airport attended ITB-2008, Germany’s largest travel industry fair. The event gathered representatives of all segments of travel industry –international federations for tourism, national and regional tourist organizations, airports, airlines, transport agencies and many others. The Domodedovo stand features the airport’s achievements and development plans, aviation and non-aviation businesses and unique passenger services available at the airport. Domodedovo shares its stand with its partners, leading Russian carriers S7 and Transaero as well as with European Transport Clearing House (TCH Europe). Yesterday, at the opening evening, Domodedovo airport and TCH Europe held a joint press-conference dedicated to prospects of passenger transportation between Russia and Europe. The annual travel trade show in Berlin is a major international event in the tourism industry, which provides the opportunity for business networking, signing contracts, and demonstrating one’s  >>>

Today EAST LINE Ticket Agency holds the “Greek Travel Solutions. Summer 2008” Reception and Presentation at RITZ CARLTON MOSCOW in partnership with the Ministry for Tourism of Greece, Russian Union of Tourism Industry, Transaero Airline, as well as Aldemar, Capsis, Grecotel hotel chains and Hellenic Tours travel agency. The event is attended by over 100 travel agencies of Moscow and Moscow region including Inna Tour, Intourist, Master Otdyha, Mouzenidis Tour, UTE Megapolis and many others. EAST LINE Ticket Agency presents new leisure tourism programmes previously not featured in the Russian market and offers brand new exclusive Island-Hopping travel solution. The offer provides getaway travelers an opportunity to visit more places and enjoy the beaches of different islands within one trip. EAST LINE Ticket Agency holds a workshop covering specific features of Greek islands traveling, hotel accommodation etc. A special topic of the workshop is dedicated to the infrastructure of Domodedovo Moscow  >>>

The third international conference and exhibition “Aircraft Maintenance and Repairs: Prospects of the Russian Market” will be held on March 3 – 5, 2008 at Holiday Inn Sokolniki. The event provides its participants with the opportunity to discuss solutions for the most important problems associated with maintenance and repairs of aircraft, exchange opinions with industry experts, and establish business contacts. Domodedovo Moscow International Airport is represented by EAST LINE TECHNIQUE, a member of EAST LINE Group, the airport’s managing company. EAST LINE TECHNIQUE is the only organisation that maintains flying fitness of foreign-made aircraft in Russia. It is not part of an airline and therefore it does not have preferred clients among aircraft operators. The Wheels and Brakes Maintenance and Repairs Shop operated by EAST LINE TEKNIK offers the foreign-made aircraft wheel and brake maintenance and repair service to Russian and CIS air carriers. Participants of the conference and exhibition   >>>

In view of the upcoming election of the President of the Russian Federation, temporary voting stations No.412, No.413, and No.414 will operate at Moscow Domodedovo International Airport on March 2, 2008.Passengers and airport visitors unable to vote on March 2 at their places of permanent residence will be able to cast their ballots at one of the airport’s voting stations, provided they present absentee certificates which may be obtained from territorial or precinct election commissions. Airport employees on duty will also be able to vote at one of the airport’s voting stations.Voting station No.412 will be organised between the VIP lounge and the first check-in island. Voting station No.413 will be set up inside the airlines gallery and voting station No.414 – inside the airport’s Aviation Technical Base.Policemen and the airport’s security officers will ensure order and safety at the voting stations.   >>>

The 8th annual conference "Tourist's routes: Summer - 2008" will be held on February 20, 2008 at the Ararat Park Hyatt Hotel in Moscow. The forum is initiated and organised by Moscow Domodedovo International Airport. The conference participants represent 80 companies, such as travel agencies, Russian and foreign air carriers, including Tez Tour, Natalie Tours, MosTravel, Coral Travel, Air Berlin, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Emirates, JAL, S7, VIM-Avia, Tsentr-Avia, and many others. In the course of bilateral meetings and consultations the forum participants will have a chance to put together a travel programme for the forthcoming season and exchange information about the current trends on the travel market, its changes, new technologies, and services. Discussion of cooperation between travel operators and air carriers is especially important ahead of the summer travel season. It is projected that almost 8.4 million people will travel from Moscow to their holiday destinations this season. The Domod  >>>

Moscow Domodedovo International Airport to deploy SITA AirportConnect Open, a next generation IT platform, and SITA DCS, a departure control system.Moscow Domodedovo International Airport and aviation IT specialist SITA have announced the continuation of their large-scale cooperation to implement the IATA Simplifying the Business initiatives. The partners have signed a contract under which SITA will supply, and the Domodedovo airport will install, SITA Airport Connect CUTE, a common use terminal equipment platform. It supports Common Use Self-Service (CUSS) technology and SITA DepartureControl Services.“At present, Domodedovo airport services 76 airlines. In 2007, the airport handled 18.7 million passengers and this traffic continues to grow. The airport is a large transfer hub. We intend to become one of the top five European airports by 2020, and we need new technologies to ensure that the airport, and our partner airlines, remain competitive. We are confident that the solutions provided by SITA will enable  >>>

February 19, 2008. Today is the first anniversary of cooperation between  Moscow Domodedovo International Airport and Austrian Airlines. Austrian Airlines, a Star Alliance member, holds leading positions in the Eastern European air transport market.Currently, Austrian Airlines operates 18 flights per week on Vienna-Moscow (Domodedovo)-Vienna route. Furthermore, each year, the airline adds Innsbruck-Moscow (Domodedovo)-Innsbruck service to its winter schedule.“The Russian market and Moscow in particular have always been and will be regarded as the destination of strategic importance to our company’s development. Having benefited from the wide range of services offered by Domodedovo airport we could develop a brand new product, which was highly appreciated by our passengers”, said Mr. Kurt Reimann, Head of Austrian Airlines Representative Office in Russia.“Improving the quality of customer service and enhancing the co-operation platform based on our customers requirements are primary objectives for Domoded  >>>

On March 18, 2008 Eurofly S.p.A. is to launch a new Bologna–Moscow (Domodedovo)–Bologna flight. The services will be operated twice a week by A320 aircraft.“We are happy that it is our partner, Eurofly S.p.A who will be operating the exclusive Bologna flight. This destination will contribute to the expansion of route network of Domodedovo as well as of Moscow aviation hub. Bologna has rightly gained its renown as Italy’s gourmet capital. Gastronomists from all over the world come here to enjoy famous local delicacies. Furthermore, the city is Italy’s greatest exhibition center”, commented Daria Korshunova, Director Public Relations of Moscow Domodedovo International Airport.“Eurofly S.p.A. has been flying from Naples to Domodedovo airport for three years by now. Our partner offers sophisticated, advanced infrastructure and excellent service to passengers. Eventually, we intend to participate in Domodedovo Transfer Service project. This will enable us to augment our business prospects in the Russian market”, s  >>>

ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International – European division) has published a report on performance of 106 European airports in December 2007. According to the report Moscow Domodedovo International airport is among three leading European airports of 2nd Group which passenger traffic varies from 10 to 25 millions passengers per year. Domodedovo airport comes second with its 21.3% of growth in December 2007 (in comparision with the results of December 2006) of among fast-growing airports of 2nd Group. First position holds Berlin Tegel International airport (23% of growth), third comes Vienna airport with its 17.5%.Average growth ratio of the Group reached 7,2% in comparison with the results of December 2006 and 14,7% of growth in comparison with the results of December 2005.***ACI Europe (http://www.aci-europe.org/) is a regional division of ACI Global, headquartered in Geneva. Its regional branches represent interests of over 1 500 airports from 170 countries. Dmitry Kamenschik, Chairman of the Board of EAS  >>>

According to January 2008 performance results Moscow Domodedovo International airport keeps maintaining its leading position among Moscow airport in terms of passenger traffic.Total passenger traffic in January amounted to 1 371 209 passengers, a 21,5% increase over the same period in 2007. The highest growth was recorded on such destinations as Hurghada, Ekaterinburg, St. Petersburg, Sharm el Sheikh, Bangkok, Novosibirsk, Dubai and London. 395 802 passengers were serviced on these routes in DME, a 20.6% increase over the same period in 2007.Passenger traffic growth dynamics in January 2008: Index January 2008 (pax.) Increase over the same period in 2007 International passenger throughput 812 105 19.5% Domestic passenger throughput 559 104 24.6% In January 2008 the take-off and landing operations intensity amounted to 14 697, a 18,4% increase over the same period in 2007.   >>>

Domodedovo airport is presented with its own stand where one can get acquainted with airport's activities, services offered and project being realized.The fourth International exhibition “RosAviaExpo” object is to consolidate cooperation between government and industry representatives. The exhibition takes place from 6th to the 9th of February 2008 and is dedicated to 85th anniversary of aviation of Russian Federation. The exhibition is a demonstration site for the newest technical and technological developments, business contacts establishments and experience exchange.Airlines, non-governmental organizations, design offices, aviation and aircraft repair and overhaul factories, aviation training centers, fuel, logistic, consulting and other companies of aviation industry as well as the airports representatives take part in the exhibition.Business programme includes round-table discussions, exhibitors presentations and regular Avia petroleum oil and lubricants Committee of “Airport” civil aviation meeting.The   >>>

Today, on the 5th of February Moscow Domodedovo International airport presents its aviation training center on «TRANSPORT AND TERMINAL SECURITY» exhibition.«TRANSPORT AND TERMINAL SECURITY» exhibition takes place Crocus Expo trade mart in Moscow from 5th to 8th of February under the XIII International “Security Technologies” Forum.«The International “Security Technologies” Forum is a world exhibition security project which determine future industry leaders. Passenger transportation and cargo operations security assurance is priority mission of our airport. Using advanced Russian and foreign methods, as well as original training systems and approaches designed by the aviation training center instructors allows us to train world class experts in security field», - Daria Korshunova, Moscow Domodedovo International airport Director PR comments on exhibition opening.There is counterterrorism, search and inspection equipment, dangerous substance detection systems, transport terminals security systems are presented   >>>

Domodedovo airport got the annual tourist prize “Travel.ru Star” (zvezda.travel.ru) in 2007 in “Best Russian airport” nomination.Domodedovo airport’s partners such as Singapore Airlines, Iberia, Emirates and Transaero Airlines got the prizes in “Best airline” nomination.Dubai International airport became a winner among foreign airports.“Travel.ru Star” is given according to tourists-website travel.ru visitors online-voting. About 7 thousand internet-users took part in the voting which took place from the 25th of June to the 31st of December 2007.Winners awarding with “Travel.ru Star” prizes will take place in Summer 2008 under 10-years Travel.ru website anniversary.   >>>