Announcement by the press service of Domodedovo International Airport

25.08.2004

Domodedovo International Airport authorities wish to extend their sincere condolences to family members and relatives of passengers of the Sibir airline flight from Moscow to Sochi and the Volga-Aviaexpress airline flight from Moscow to Volgograd, who have died in an aircraft crash. Both planes departed Domodedovo on August 24, 2004.

Both aircraft underwent regular pre-flight procedures in accordance with regulations by Russian aviation authorities and law enforcement agencies. Airport services fully completed all procedures, required by aviation security rules. No deviations in procedure implementation by airport services have been identified.

Currently, at Domodedovo International Airport, there are all conditions for activities by a special commission. Airport staff provides maximum support to experts' activities.

At the airport, medical center specialists are providing professional medical and psychological assistance. The airport hotel is ready to receive relatives, who are waiting for additional information on the crash.

The Domodedovo International Airport hotline number is

(095) 504-0299

EAST LINE Group will provide further information as soon as it becomes available. All comments will be made upon the special commission makes its conclusions.

Flight information:

Sibir airline flight S71047
Aircraft TU-154
46 passengers, including 8 crewmembers.

Volga-Aviaexpress airline flight ZHI 1303
Aircraft TU-134
43 passengers, including 8 crewmembers.