Airlines
Qatar, Russian LCC Look Forward to Vnukovo Concession
Gulf airline awaits work on bid to acquire 25 percent stake in Moscow airport

Moscow and Doha hope to close a concession deal early next year on Vnukovo Airport that would provide a long-term investment opportunity for Qatari backers and a boost to Russia’s national air transportation system. Located some six miles southeast of the Russian capital, Vnukovo served 18 million passengers last year, compared with Moscow Sheremetievo’s 40 million and Domodedovo’s 30.7 million. In 2013, the Kremlin ordered management of the three capital city airports to prepare for concessions, preferably in partnership with foreign investors. Earlier this year, Qatar Airways emerged as a potential investor in Vnukovo. The airline’s CEO, Akbar Al Baker, said the airline seeks to acquire a 25 percent stake in the airport.


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