New Russian carrier to launch flights to Armenia in 2018December 23, 2017 - 12:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The newly established airline Azimuth in southern Russia is planning to launch flights to member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), including to Armenia, as early as 2018, Director for Strategic Development Dmitry Zvonarev told reporters, according to RIA Novosti. At the end of September, the chairman of Azimuth's board of directors Pavel Udod suggested changing federal aviation rules (FAP) to allow flights to the EAEU countries at the initial stage of the airline's operation. Under current laws, any new air company must implement domestic flights for at least two years before taking on international routes. Meanwhile, Russian Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov said it has already been decided to make changes to the aviation rules to allow newly-created airlines using Russian aircraft equipment to fly on regular routes, even if the number of planes is under eight. "Legislative decisions have now been made to change the rules for issuing licenses, and now we can offer international flights with geographic restrictions on countries that are members of the Eurasian Economic Union, such as Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan. We are very cautious now, but we have begun preparations for international flights, which are expected to launch in 2018, "Zvonarev said. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |