  Armavia airline company drops plans for Sukhoi plane purchase – paper July 4, 2012 - 13:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to Aravot daily, Armavia Armenian airline company dropped its plans for a purchase of another Russian-made Sukhoi Superjet passenger plane. The decision was prompted by recent plane crash in Indonesia. The Superjet-100 slammed into Mount Salak near Jakarta on May 9 when it was on a short demonstration flight for potential buyers. All 45 people on board were killed. Partner news  Top stories Earlier, ArmRosgasprom CJSC addressed Armenia’s Public Services Regulatory Commission with an offer to reconsider natural gas price. Armenian defense ministry’s spokesman described the maneuvers as ordinary exercises conducted several times a year. Participants will learn basic skills in protecting IT systems and data as well as how to investigate computer-facilitated crimes. “I wish to further promote the beauty of Armenian art and its principles of tolerance and respect to diversity,” Mnatsakanyan said.   Partner news |  Latest news 55 dead, 14 missing after rainstorms in southern China  The Ministry of Civil Affairs website says at least nine provinces have had storms and some flooding and landslides since May 14.Obama trims request for Afghan operations by 10% The U.S. chief executive has said he plans to draw down troops in Afghanistan after 2014 but has not specified by how much.International Museum Day celebrated May 18 From America to Oceania including Africa, Europe and Asia, this international event has confirmed its popularity.$6.4mln spent to build helipad for Putin’s Mi-8 in Kremlin The Rossiya airline, which caters to the Russian leadership, operates two Augusta-Westland AW-139 helicopters in addition to Mi-8s. |
