  Flight Recorders Decoding to Take 1.5-2 MonthsMay 31, 2006 - 15:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The decoding of the flight recorders of Airbus-320will take 1.5-2 months, Russian Minister of Transport Igor Levitin told reporters on Wednesday. In his words, some 300 technical parameters should be examined. Armenian specialists will also be engaged in the process since the pilots spoke in Armenia. According to the Minister, to the initial decoding results do not determine the cause of the crash, reported RIA Novosti. To remind, on the night of May 3 Airbus-320 of Armavia national carrier crashed in the Black Sea 6 km away from Adler airport killing all of 113 people aboard, including 6 children and 8 crewmembers. Among them were 26 Russian citizens, one Ukrainian and one Georgian citizen, while the rest of the passengers were Armenian citizens.  Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Related sections Topic Latest news Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive”  At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments.OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation.France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |
