 17 Zvartnots International Airport's New Terminal                       Zvartnots Airport new departure hall put into operation Nov 7   November 5, 2011 - 16:03 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - On November 7 the departure hall of Zvartnots International Ariport new passenger terminal will be put into operation replacing the famous round building, airport spokesman told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. Zvartnots Airport arrival hall was officially introduced into operation on October 5. The official opening ceremony of Zvartnots Airport new terminal was held on September 16, during which Argentinean entrepreneur of Armenian descent Eduardo Eurnekian expressed readiness to foster Armenia's development. The terminal covering 34 000 m² will comprise upscale halls for passengers and diplomats, a check-in hall with 46 desks. The new terminal envisages central heating system, modern high-quality ventilation system, new parking area of 24000 m². Having 9 magnitude earthquake resistance the terminal will continue operating in case of an earthquake. Airport improvement projects have been implemented since 2002 by Armenia International Airports CJSC in accordance with Government provided 30-year concession management. Cost of investment programs total about USD 160 mln. The new terminal will enable the airport to serve about 3.5 mln passengers. Zvartnots Airport currently serves 1.1 million passengers.  Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement  Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement.Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback.European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. |
