  Azerbaijan preparing for first test flight at Fizuli airport on Sept. 5 June 16, 2021 - 14:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The first test flight at Azerbaijan's Fizuli International Airport will take place on September 5, Haqqin.az cited Valeh Amiraslanov, a representative for Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) CJSC, as saying on Wednesday, June 16. Fizuli came under Azerbaijan's control during the 44-day war in Nagorno-Karabakh in fall 2020 and is one of several towns set to host new airports in Azerbaijan. "By this time, the runway will be commissioned, air navigation equipment will be installed, the construction of an air traffic control tower equipped with automated systems will be completed, which will allow operating flights from the airport in Fizuli in accordance with ICAO and IATA standards," Amiraslanov said. "By the end of the year, the passenger terminal will be commissioned to provide the infrastructure necessary for the operation of the international airport in Fizuli."   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 |  Latest news Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation  Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia.Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.” |
