20-percent downsizing at Armenian airline company - newspaper

Armenia’s Armavia airline company’s newly appointed president Norayr Belluyan informed that the company is not being sold, Aravot daily writes.
‘“The proprietor does not want to sell, or does not yet intend on selling, the company.’ To Aravot’s question as to whether there truly is a downsizing at Armavia, he responded: ‘There were, there are, and there will be downsizing. We are downsizing those who work inefficiently. The company now has 380 employees, [and] twenty percent was downsized. I should also note that many are not downsized, or dismissed, but rather sent on vacation at their expense, because the [economic] crisis will end tomorrow, the flights will increase, [and] those people will probably be asked to return to their work,’” Aravot writes.

Source: news.am

Newly appointed...

Newly appointed director of “Armavia” Norayr Belluyan told “Aravot” that “Armavia” is not sold. “I have read such rumors in the internet but I do not want to pay attention to them. I just know that the owner does not want to sell his company. I believe in it and I do not have any other information about the possible buyers.”

Source: times.am

Zhoghovurd: Mass downsizing at Armenian airline company?

Businessman Mikhail Baghdasarov wishes to establish a new airline company named YerevanAvia, whereas mass downsizing has begun at Baghdasarov’s Armavia Company, Zhoghovurd daily writes, referring to well-informed sources.
“Armavia’s employee Norayr Beluyan was dismissed. But, in response to the newspaper’s query, Armavia’s spokesperson Nana Avetisova denied this news. [She said:] ‘I confidently announce that Beluyan works at Armavia as president. And this bespeaks that he not only is not dismissed, but he has received a promotion.’ And concerning the establishing of the YerevanAvia Company, Avetisova said she heard about this for the first time from the newspaper. To note, Armavia has certain financial problems in connection with [Armenia’s] Zvartnots [International] Airport, and there were incidents when the flights were delayed,” Zhoghovurd writes.

Source: news.am

Armenian-Lithuanian relations became more intensive, especially in political field – Interview

Armenian News-NEWS.am presents an interview with Lithuania’s Ambassador to Armenia H.E. Giedrius Apuokas.
In 2011 Lithuania held chairmanship in the OCSE. How did it affect the relations between Armenia and Lithuania?
Chairmanship in the OCSE for Lithuania one of the most responsible tasks assumed in the International Organizations yet, I would not say, that changed character of our relations, but definitely made them more intensive, especially in the political field. Just to remember the visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Audronius Ažubalis in the capacity of the Chairman of OSCE, visit of the President of the Republic of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė, other high ranking officials from MFA and MoD. These visits mostly concentrated on issues related to the chairmanship and issues of regional significance, but that also was excellent opportunity to touch upon bilateral issues. While speaking about relations between Armenia and Lithuania, I can’t pass over other events and facts that are not related to the OSCE. We had very interesting visit of our Minister of Education Gintaras Steponavičius to Armenia, which opens possibilities for exchange of students, cooperation between state institutions of both states in field of reforms in the field of different levels of education, direct relations between our universities and colleges. We are looking forward to the visit of delegation of the Ministry of Education of Armenia at the beginning of next year. We are actively involved in passing of relevant Lithuanian expertise in field of reforms using frameworks provided by EU. Our experts are part of the team of EU Advisory Group, from the beginning of next year Lithuanian experts will lead two EU-Armenia Twinning projects and participate in one as younger partner.     
          
This year was marked by a significant event – opening of the Armenian Embassy in Vilnius. What is your opinion how will opening of the embassy affect development of relations in the field of economy?
Opening of Armenian Embassy in Vilnius is sincerely appreciated by Lithuanian side and certainly will have positive impact on all aspects of our relations, including economic ties, although our embassy in Yerevan is making any available effort to provide information to businessmen on both sides, but Lithuanian businessmen now will have source of information closer to home and with different experience and knowledge, that can provide we.

How do you assess economic relations between our states? What development prospects do they have?
Economic relations is one of the fields of our relations where there is a lot of space for improvement, said that, I should note, that there is a clear rise of interest of Lithuanian companies in activities in Armenia during approximately one year. Some Lithuanian businessmen are exploring possibilities for trade and investment, others are already here. Baltic Information Technologies, Visaginas based company, is involved in creation of software for Metzamor nuclear power plant, ACME Lithuania, largest distributor of IT products in Baltic states acquired Armenian IT company and established ACC Armenia, company with ambitions to become largest wholesale IT distributor in Armenia. Lithuanian company Ecoservice participates in tender declared by Yerevan municipality for the waste management and I hope will succeed, Avia Solutions Group from Vilnius explores possibilities provide different services for aviation industries and already provides pilot training for Armavia, one of the largest Lithuanian food industry companies VICI Group also operates on Armenian market. These intensifying ties provide hope for expanding of future economic cooperation.

How do you like to spend the holidays? What Lithuanian Christmas or New Year tradition can you name?
Since I have family spread over the Europe, we are planning to gather for the Christmas Eve at our home in Vilnius, according to Lithuanian tradition this evening is spent in the circle of the closest family, having meal (at least 12 dishes, without meat or dairy products) together, exchanging gifts at the end and a lot of the people attends night Mass at the church. During couple of next days, which are Christmas holiday you are supposed to meet friends and celebrate. New Year is party time, mostly and mainly enjoyed by younger people, who leave homes for clubs, private parties, sometimes in country side, others celebrate on the streets and city squares.

And finally, your wishes to the Armenian people.  
Sincere wishes of bright spirits and festive mood for Christmas time, enjoy being together, sharing love and happiness within your families and with your friends. For the New Year I would like to wish, first of all Peace and, of course, good health, joy, prosperity in the families and the State, fruitful work which would bring you satisfaction.

Source: news.am

Аrmavia presented airliner Boeing 737-500

Armenia's national air carrier, Armavia, presented today its airliner Boeing 737-500.

"It is a very nice, comfortable aircraft with 110 seats. We have bought two aircrafts for Armavia, the second will be delivered soon,’ Armavia owner Mikhail Bagdasarov told reporters.

He said the aircraft was bought from Czech Airlines. The second Boeing will be delivered to Armenia on December 15.

According to Bagdasarov, Boeing 737-500 is designed for medium-haul flights - up to 4 thousand miles in all directions, including Dubai, Moscow, Italian Milan, Venice and Rome. 

However, he did not say how much the company paid for it.

"We have handed back leased expensive aircrafts, replacing them with cheaper ones," Bagdasarov said.

Armavia National Air Company was established in 1996. The company meets IATA international requirements. Armavia operates over 100 flights a day to more than 40 destinations in 20 countries. Its fleet of aircrafts comprises А320-3, А319-3, CRJ-200, Yak-42-VIP, Il-86, Sukhoi Superjet and Boeing.

Source: arka.am

Armavia renewed with new aircraft

Armavia Air Company fleet was was renewed with a new Boeing 737-500 aircraft. The latter arrived in Yerevan on November 23.
According to Armavia President Mikhail Baghdasarov, the aircraft, purchased from Czech Airlines, has a cabin of 108 seats.
“The aircraft will launch a flight after it is painted to match company's brand," Baghdasarov said.
The Armavia company was established in 1996, but commercial flights to Russia and Turkey only started in 2001. In 2003 Air Company obtained license for international air transportation previously belonging to Air Company “Armenian Airlines”. In 2005 Armavia became current member of International Air Transport Association. In 2006 it became user of “Flight Operations Monitoring” program - System of the flight data decryption and analyzing BC A320/319.

Source: panarmenian.net

Armenia’s Armavia to buy three more Sukhoi Superjet in 2012

CEO of Armenia’s national air carrier, Armavia, Mikhail Baghdasarov, told Prime News that his company plans to conclude a firm contract for the delivery of three Sukhoi Superjet 100 in 2012.
Speaking at a news conference today Baghdasarov said the second Sukhoi Superjet will be delivered before the end of this year, following which the contract will be signed for delivery of three more planes. Armavia was the first company to start commercial operation of new short-haul airliner.
Bagdasarov said the operation of the plane has revealed some problems that need to be eliminated.
Armavia National Air Company was established in 1996. The company meets IATA international requirements. Armavia operates over 100 flights a day to more than 40 destinations in 20 countries. It possesses 11 aircrafts - А320-3, А319-3, CRJ-200, Yak-42-VIP and Il-86 and Superjet -100.

Source: arka.am

Armavia Airlines: new flights from Malpensa, Rome and Venice towards Armenia

As from the end of next March, the new direct services operated by Armavia Airlines from Milan-Malpensa to Armenia (Yerevan) every Thursday, will start. The carrier will operate direct flights from Venice every Sunday and from Rome every Tuesday.

The duration of connections, made ​​with A-319 aircraft, is approximately 4 hours. The airline operates also domestic flights between Yerevan and Tbilisi, Georgia. The fleet now consists of 4 A-319, three A-320 and a CRJ-200. The airline was also the first to use the Sukhoi Superjet 100, a new generation aircraft with 75/100 seats developed by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), in collaboration with Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company.

Armavia has ordered three A-320 and three Sukhoi and two CRJ.

Source: avionews.com

Armenia International Airports Deputy Director rejects tariff rise

Zvartnots International Airport did not raise fares for airlines, Deputy Director of Armenia International Airports said on Nov 7.
Dwelling on agreements reached by Armavia Airlines, Andranik Shkhyan noted that flight schedule will remain unchanged until the middle of the week, adding that tensions between the parties are common in commercial relations.
Armavia Air Company was urged to delay 3 flights due to the policy pursued by Zvartnots Airport leadership. As Armavia spokesperson Nana Avetisova told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, Zvartnots has raised winter tariff rates for the company. “We are currently reviewing tariff policy for the company,” she said.
Airport spokesman Gevorg Abrahamyan, in turn, rejected any kind of price upsurges. According to him, the flights were delayed due to company’s debts to the airport which twice surpasses the norm set. Mr. Abrahamyan also noted that in case of Armavia’s debt default current situation may remain unchanged.

Source: panarmenian.net

Armavia Airlines to be sold to President Sargsyan’s son-in-law?

Dwelling on information regarding part of Armavia’s summer staff being dismissed and company being sold to President Serzh Sargsyan’s son-in-law Mikael Minasyan at a convenient price, Armavia Airlines spokesperson Nana Sargsyan said the information is not true to fact.
On November 3 Armavia flights were delayed due to company’s debts to Zvartnots Airport which twice surpasses the norm set. Despite Armavia’s statement on Zvartnots having raised winter tariff rates for the company Deputy Director of Armenia International Airports rejected tariff rise for airlines.
Flight schedule will remain unchanged until the middle of the week.
According to Nana Sargsyan, negotiations on tariff policy with Airport Directorate are in progress.

Source: panarmenian.net

Yerevan-Moscow flight delayed due to misunderstanding between airport and air company

A Yerevan-Moscow flight was delayed in Zvartnots Armenian International Airport. The reason is that the Armavia air company has not reached understanding with Armenia International Airports company, spokesperson for Armavia Nana Avetisova told Armenian News-NEWS.am.
“The airport increased service prices for winter season. The negotiations are underway. According to Armavia’s leadership, the airport is already built and prices can be reviewed,” she said.
Meanwhile, passengers of Yerevan-Moscow flight are waiting for check in which will not start until the sides reach agreement. Besides, the passengers of other Yerevan-Moscow flights are likely to be faced with the same difficulties.

Source: news.am

Armavia to expand geography of flights

Armavia air company jointly with Transaero airlines, will coordinate of point-to-point flights though Russia’s Domodedovo international airport, thus expanding their geography.
From now on, Armavia customers will have a chance to visit a range of cities including South Sakhalinsk, Anadir, Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, Magadan, Yakutsk, Omsk, Astana, Almaty, Tashkent, Riga as well as London, New York, Beijing, Miami and many others.

Source: panarmenian.net

Zvartnots hi-tech airport terminal opens in Yerevan

In the framework of events dated to the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence, new terminal of Zvartnots airport was put into operation.
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, ambassadors accredited to Armenia, as well as Armenian-born Argentine businessman Eduardo Eurnekian attended the opening ceremony on September 16.
At 34 thousand sqm, the hi-tech terminal, complete with VIP halls, 46 check-in counters, an extensive parking lot, will enable servicing of up to 3,5 mln passengers annually.
The construction of Zvartnots terminal, specifically designed for high earthquake stability, took USD160 mln in investments.

Source: panarmenian.net

Armenian national carrier has “too Russian” directors – WikiLeaks

Completely reversing its previous investment policy, Armenia’s main flag carrier, Armavia Airlines, is halting its plans to expand towards Europe. The company plans to move to European standards and is replacing its modern aircraft with older Soviet models in an effort to reduce costs, reads the cable released by WikiLeaks. Armenian News-NEWS.am posts the cable.
“The move is a breach of Armavia’s agreement with the Government of Armenia and is a vote of no confidence in the commercial viability of a modern airline servicing European routes from Yerevan.
Bob Chaplin, a British consultant who has been managing Armavia, told us that Armavia’s directors have decided that the investments necessary to expand Armavia’s service to European cities were not justified. Specifically, he said that they were unwilling to accept losses in the initial years of investment and preferred to pocket the earnings from cheap but profitable point-to-point flights in the CIS.  According to Chaplin, for the moment Armavia will continue to operate its current European flights to Frankfurt and Amsterdam in order to avoid forfeiting its exclusive licenses to the routes, for which the company paid USD 14.5 million.  Chaplin noted that these routes will remain profitable through summer, but after that he expects that Armavia will probably try to sell the licenses or liquidate during next winter.
The sudden reorganization of Armavia’s assets signals a clear exit strategy from the European routes. Armavia will transfer three of its five Airbus 320s to Siberian Airlines in Russia and replace them with old Soviet planes that are not allowed to land in European Airports. (Note:  Siberian Air owns a controlling share of Armavia Airlines)  The airline has also halted negotiations with Lufthansa on interline connections through Frankfurt and have withdrawn their bid for International Air Transport Association (IATA) certification.
“The directors are too Russian,” Chaplin told us when asked why Armavia had failed in its plan to become a western airline.  The expense of meeting European standards had proven to be far more than the directors anticipated or were willing to bear.  He higlighted as examples the fact that the directors refused to fly scheduled flights when they were not full, refused to contract an attorney to negotiate interline agreements, and refused to open their aircraft and their books to inspection by third parties.
Armavia’s withdrawal from its strategy puts it in breach of several investment conditions of its contract with the GOAM:  it is not yet clear how the government will react, however.  In case of a material breach the government has the right to cancel Armavia’s licenses and resell them to another airline.  According to Viktor Mnatsakanian, the legal advisor to Minister of Justice David Harutunyan, the Minister is aware of Armavia’s move but the government has not yet taken any decision on how to respond.
If the GOAM were to revoke Armavia’s licenses it could exacerbate the situation considerably:  Armavia’s USD 14 million loss would likely send danger signs to potential investors.  The reversal of Armavia’s strategy is a serious blow to Armenia’s civil aviation industry, suggesting that Armenia cannot support an airline that meets modern Western standards and depriving a land-locked country of vital transportation links.”

Source: news.am

MAKS: Armavia doubles Superjet presence at show

Armavia's first Sukhoi Superjet, the initial production aircraft, demonstrated its capabilities at the MAKS show four months after the type entered airline service with the Armenian carrier.
It spent an hour in the skies over Moscow, showing off its performance to media representatives.
The PowerJet SaM146-equipped aircraft, named after cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, started operating for Armavia on 21 April and by 7 August it had clocked up 617 flight hours across 250 operations.
Sukhoi said the aircraft (EK-95015) had flown on a network from the Armenian capital, Yerevan, covering 20 airports in Russia and Ukraine, as well as Europe and the Middle East.
Daily utilisation had reached, in some cases, up to 16.5h, the airframer said, which displayed the Armavia twinjet at MAKS along with one of its prototype Superjets.
"The aircraft fully confirmed its operability on regional as well as short- and medium-haul sectors," it added.

Aeroflot is the only other user of the type so far, and had logged 227h in 139 operations by 7 August, having put the twinjet into service on 16 June.
It has deployed Superjet on routes from Moscow Sheremetyevo to St Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Ufa and Ekaterinburg.
While Aeroflot's initial experience has not been entirely smooth, Sukhoi said: "Entering commercial operation is one of the most critical and difficult stages of a programme to create a new airliner.
"At the initial stage, without exception, all new aircraft are faced with unforeseen technical problems that may emerge only during intensive use.
"In the first year - especially in the first months - aircraft-on-ground situations occur much more frequently than in subsequent operations."
Sukhoi added that the key issue is not the problems but the speed at which they are resolved.
No such problems emerged during the Armavia demonstration flight, during which participants were able to make a rare in-flight visit to the cockpit.
Sky Aviation of Indonesia has signed for 12 of the twinjets at the show, and sources familiar with the situation say Russian energy giant Gazpromavia also intends to take 10.

Source: flightglobal.com

Armavia Armenian Airlines dumps Gérard Depardieu for taking the piss on rival carrier

French big nose and Cyrano de Bergerac actor Gérard Depardieu has had a TV advertising contract pulled following an incident aboard an Irish incontinental - er...intercontinental! - airline.

The 62 year-old was enroute to Dublin from Paris before bladder tragedy struck prompting him to find relief on a City Airtours carpet.

Someone in Cattle Class caught the incident on video and leaked it to his Armenian sponsors.

The triple-A carrier whose onboard facilities are whimsically named 'standard' (ie business class) and 'poor' (economy) awarded Depardieu a multi-million dollar contract last year to promote their Sukhoi Superjet on Euronews TV channel ads.

The fly-by-wire plane has done away with onboard loos and replaced much reviled WC cubicles with an innovative - and sturdy/waterproof! - 'sick bag' equivalent.

At the press of a button this slides into position on passenger seats so that immediate relief is at hand without any cumbersome trip down the plane aisle.

Another button then automatically seals the piss bag and sends it to storage in a custom-built underfloor dumpster.

A spokesperson for the Armenian airline said today there was widespread feeling that Depardieu 'had been taking the piss' with his extra-curricular contract violation.

A copy of the Irish plane video can be seen on the YouBoob! Channel No 5

Source: thespoof.com

SaM146 Enters Service

"We plan quite a huge ramp-up in production of the SaM146 engine for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional airliner," says Marc Sorel, Country Delegate in Russia for Safran, which makes the engine in a joint venture with NPO Saturn.
Plans call for 24 engines to be in service by the end of 2011, "and next year will be another huge ramp-up," he said.
Today, four engines are in scheduled operation on the two Superjets delivered, one each to the Armenian airline Armavia and Russia’s Aeroflot. The third Superjet is expected to be delivered during MAKS 2011.
Sorel said the engine is working well. Armavia has logged 700 hours and carried 11,000 passengers since putting the aircraft into service in April, and it is currently flying six one-hour flights a day. Aeroflot took delivery in June and plans six flights a day, but has suffered two groundings of the aircraft, though not for engine problems, Sorel said.
Armavia grounded its aircraft to change an engine, a process that stretched out to nearly a week due to customs issues, he said. "There are just two aircraft, so this is a very cautious entry into service. We don’t want to take any risks."
"The engine is proving very robust," Sorel noted, and survived an in-flight birdstrike unscathed. "Fuel consumption is exactly what we expected, and the airlines are satisfied." Cabin noise is also very low, he added.
John Morris

Source: ato.ru

Armavia receives third CRJ200

Armavia (Armenia) will receive its third CRJ200 plane today, News  

Armenia cites the press secretary of the company, Nana Avetisova, as saying.
The plane was named after Armenian composer Arno Babajanyan.

The CRJ200 is a medium-haul passenger plane developed by Bombardier
Aircraft (part of the Bombardier Aerospace Corporation). It is an
improved model of the Canadair Regional Jet CRj-100. It operates in
mountainous and hot climates.

Source: vestnikkavkaza.net

“Armavia” renews daily flights to Tbilisi

Airline “Armavia” informs about the renewal of daily flights to Tbilisi from August 5, 2011.

“The flights U8 021/022 and U8 023/024 will be made by the frequency of 2 times daily”, said press-secretary of “Armavia” Nana Avetisova. 

From August 6, 2011 the airline “Armavia” starts regular flights U8 929/939 Yerevan-Bryansk-Yerevan. The flights will be on Saturdays.

Source: arka.am

First Yerevan-Madrid flight scheduled for Aug 4

Spanish Ministry of Economy hosted an official signing ceremony for Armenia-Spain air transport agreement, with Khoren Terterian, Armenia's charge d'affaires in Spain on one side and Manuel Ameijeiras, General Director of Civil Aviation of Spain on the other.
Upon signing of the agreement the parties exchanged views on cooperation perspectives. The document signed will allow to coordinate air communication between the two countries capital cities, thus increasing effectiveness of cooperation in economic, political and tourism sectors.
The first Yerevan-Madrid flight is scheduled for August 4, with Armavia Armenia's national air carrier as flight operator, Armenian Foreign Ministry press service reported.

Source: panarmenian.net

Armenia’s national carrier not facing bankruptcy

Armenia’s national carrier Armavia is not facing bankruptcy, said company’s owner Mikhail Bagdasarov.

He said that the company’s financial position is stable. Armavia has adopted a new strategy – to purchase expensive planes at the expense of increasing credits, he told journalists on Wednesday.

“Presently world demand for aircrafts is inferior to the offer, therefore prices for air carriers have decreased. Armavia prefers to purchase planes at the expense of new loans instead of renting them,” he added. Bagdasarov stressed that Armavia’s loans exceed $40 million.

He also noted that some airports, in particular Domodedovo and Vnukovo reduced prices for their services.

“As regards Yerevan’s Zvartnots airport, the situation has not changed. It is the third most expensive airport,” said Bagdasarov. 

Source: news.am

Yerevan – Van flight to be launched

There have been discussions between the Armenian and Turkish businessmen about the opening of Yerevan – Van direct flights, Arsen Ghazaryan the head of industrial and business representatives said today. “I think the flight is so short that planes of middle size will be used for that purpose, and the existing runway will be enough,” A. Ghazaryan said.

The chairman of the Association of the Turkish tour agencies, member of the Van trade-industrial board chamber Abdulla Tunjdemiri said that he is one of the co-authors of the idea of opening the Yerevan – Van flight. “We are planning to make the airport suitable for the international flights,” A. Tunjdemiri said.

“Armavia” and “AtlastJet” Turkish Air Company realizes 2 flights a week from Istanbul and Trabzon to Yerevan.

Source: aysor.am

Yerevan, Madrid establish air communication: First flight scheduled for August 4

An agreement on air communication between the Republic of Armenia and the Kingdom of Spain was signed at the Spanish Ministry of Economic Development.

From the Spanish side the agreement was signed by Manuel Ameijeiras, Director General of Spanish Civil Aviation. From the Armenian side the document was signed by Charge d’Affaires Khoren Terteryan.

Following the signing ceremony Manuel Ameijeiras and Khoren Terteryan exchanged views on the perspectives of development of bilateral cooperation.

The agreement provides an opportunity to establish direct air communication between the capitals of the two countries, which will simplify the cooperation in political, economic, cultural fields and tourism.

The first Yerevan-Madrid-Yerevan flight is scheduled for August 4. It will be carried out by Armenia’s Armavia Company. 

Source: armradio.am

Second Sukhoy Superjet 100 Will Arrive In August Or September

The second Sukhoy Superjet 100 passenger aircraft will arrive in Armenia in August or September, Armavia national carrier president, Mikhail Bagdasarov, told journalists today.

The first Sukhoy Superjet 100 arrived on April 19, 2011. The cost of the aircraft is $24 million

Short-haul passenger aircraft Sukhoy Superjet 100 is designed to carry up to 98 passengers at a distance of 4,400 km.

Armavia has attracted about $40 million in loans for the purchase of aircrafts, Bagdasarov said.

"We are moving gradually away from the principle of leasing aircrafts, because it is more expedient now to acquire them," said Bagdasarov, explaining that renting and leasing prices are quite high, and the large supply of aircrafts at the market has led to significant declines in their prices.

He also declined media speculations that the carrier is threatened by bankruptcy.

Armavia was established in 1996. It meets the international requirements of IATA. Armavia operates more than 100 flights a week to over 40 destinations in 20 countries.

Armavia Air Company opens new routes

Armenian national carrier Armavia Air Company opens new routes to and from Madrid, Lyon, Marseille, and Barcelona, the owner of the company, businessman Mikhail Bagdasarov told at a press conference.
Armavia opens new routes very carefully, taking into account that Armenian passengers’ financial potential is not high. Regarding the ticket discounts, the businessman told that it is not expected at least in the summer.
“Ticket prices do not go down in summer it usually happens in winter,” the owner noted.
At the same time, he promised to consider on possible discount of tickets for journalists in holiday season.

Source: news.am

Armavia Air Company opens new routes

Armenian national carrier Armavia Air Company opens new routes to and from Madrid, Lyon, Marseille, and Barcelona, the owner of the company, businessman Mikhail Bagdasarov told at a press conference.
Armavia opens new routes very carefully, taking into account that Armenian passengers’ financial potential is not high. Regarding the ticket discounts, the businessman told that it is not expected at least in the summer.
“Ticket prices do not go down in summer it usually happens in winter,” the owner noted.
At the same time, he promised to consider on possible discount of tickets for journalists in holiday season.

Gerard Depardieu features Armenian “Armavia” Air Company’s commercial

Famous French actor and filmmaker Gerard Depardieu starred in Armenian “Armavia” Air Company’s Sukhoi Superjet 100 commercial.
The famous actor followed the flight of the new Russian aircraft and was very impressed, ITAR TASS reports referring to United Aircraft Corporation CJSC. At the moment he is starring in the “Armavia” commercial at Paris Air Show.
The first Sukhoi Superjet 100 was handed over to the Armenian “Armavia” Air Company on April 19, 2011.
The aircraft costs $24 million. Sukhoi Superjet 100 was designed for 1.5-2-hour flights. It will carry out flights to Moscow, Sochi and cities of Ukraine from Armenian capital city.

Source: news.am

SuperJet International to Exhibit at Paris Air Show 2011, Booth A296, Jun 20 - 26, 2011

Press Kit Materials are Available at: http://www.tradeshownews.com/events/Paris-Air-Show-2011/Superjet/

Company:		SuperJet International
Booth/Stand:		A296
Event:		Paris Air Show 2011 Jun 20 - 26, 2011 Paris, FR
Web:		http://www.superjetinternational.com
Facebook:		http://www.facebook.com/SuperJetIntl
Twitter:		http://twitter.com/superjetintl
YouTube:		http://www.youtube.com/user/SuperJetIntl
LinkedIn:		http://www.linkedin.com/company/superjet-international

About SuperJet International
SuperJet International (SJI) is a joint venture between Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, (51%) and Sukhoi Holding (49%). The company is in charge of marketing, sales, customization and delivery of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jet in Europe, the Americas, Oceania, Africa and Japan. SJI is also responsible for training and worldwide after-sales support, as well as the design and development of VIP, business and cargo variants. The Sukhoi Superjet 100 currently represents the largest industrial programme between the Russian Federation and the rest of the world in the commercial aircraft sector. The SSJ100 is a state-of-the-art 100 seat new generation regional jet. The aircraft entered into revenue services with Armavia airline on April 21, 2011.

Source: sys-con.com

Armavia’s flights not affected by volcano eruption

Ash cloud from an Icelandic volcano has not affected flights of Armavia air company. Not a single flight was delayed or canceled, Nana Avetisova, spokesperson for the company, told Armenian News-NEWS.am.
“Flights to Europe and Russia are operated according to the schedule,” said representative of Armenian national carrier.
Iceland’s Grimsvotn volcano started erupting on May 21. UK officials said ash cloud drifting from volcano will affect flights out of Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland on Tuesday, Boston Globe reported.

Source: news.am

Armavia carries out Yerevan-Berlin flight via Yerevan-Munich-Berlin

Citizens of Armenia complain that Armavia is carrying out a direct flight to Berlin from Yerevan by Yerevan-Munich-Berlin route, without informing passengers. It creates problems from passengers as they have to spend 125 minutes more aboard.
In a conversation with Armenian News-NEWS.am, Spokesperson for Armavia Aircompany Nana Avetisova said that flights U8 115/116 Yerevan-Berlin-Yerevan and Yerevan-Munich-Yerevan were combined only on May 3, 10 and 17.
“Staff members of the commercial department had informed the passengers of changes. However sometimes it is impossible to contact with passengers as they write their phone numbers incorrectly in the questionnaire or do not fill in the blank,” Avetisova said. 

Source: news.am