Georgia to launch air taxi service in fallSeptember 7, 2016 - 18:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Small commercial aircraft will soon carry passengers from and to Georgia’s smaller cities and mountainous areas, Georgia Today cited Adjara Group director Valery Chekheria as saying. The company has already purchased eight-seat Beechcraft planes from the United States that will carry passengers to the Black Sea city of Batumi and the highland regions of Kazbegi and Svaneti once the company is cleared for an operational license. No details about pricing have been released by the company. Adjara Group also said their air taxi services would later incorporate the use of helicopters and planes that can take off from and land at short runways and landing strips, which will enable passengers to get to smaller airports and isolated regions. 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 | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |