OREANDA-NEWS. On October 21-22, 2014, Moscow Domodedovo Airport took part in the twelfth International Aviation Forum Wings of Russia.

This event is one of the most important ones in the air transportation industry and is the largest Russian industry-related conference bringing together the major players of the aviation market. Annually, the Forum's audience makes more than 450 members including representatives of state regulatory bodies, heads and specialists of Russian and foreign airlines, airports, leading experts of financial and insurance companies, specialized NGOs.

The conference Wings of Russia-2014 touched upon the most relevant topics of the air transportation industry in Russia: state and development prospects of the air transportation sector of the country, role of the state in ensuring safety, impact of foreign factors on the air transportation sector. There were also discussed the issues related to development of regional and local transportation sectors and increase in their accessibility to the public.

Moscow Domodedovo Airport annually participates in the largest industry events: as part of the dialogue involving leading representatives of the air transportation market, the most pressing and important issues of the industry are discussed. Experts of the air hub of Russia shared with their colleagues a unique practical experience in application of high technologies in airport activities and are always open to dialogue. This meeting format promotes air transportation development not only within the country but also around the world.

Wings of Russia Forum is one of the most important industry platforms annually bringing together representatives of Russian and international aviation community in order to discuss the most pressing issues of the industry and to find common solutions. This is a real opportunity of exchanging views and having a constructive dialogue between all participants of the air transportation market: airlines, airports, aviation industry companies, leasing companies, investors, and the state.

Moscow Domodedovo Airport is the largest air hub in Russia, and in 2013, its total passenger traffic amounted 30.76 million people. It is the best airport in Russia and the CIS as rated by Skytrax. Moscow Domodedovo Airport is the base airport in Moscow for member airlines of the largest global airline alliances - Star Alliance and oneworld.