Armenian Crashed Plane Flight Recorder Found in IranMarch 31, 2006 - 18:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Executive Director of Payam airport Ahmad Sanei informed that March 29 an expert group examined the site of crash of An-12 plane and found the flight recorder and dead bodies of the birds that collided into the plane. Armenian Ambassador to Iran and airlines' representatives are also expected to arrive at the site to take final decision on the evacuation of the plane remnants, reported Irna.To remind, March 28 at 4.40 p.m. local time An-12 fright carrier owned by Fenix airlines collided in a flock of birds. As result three out of four engines were disabled, reported the RA MFA press office. The crew consisting of 12 people (11 Armenian citizens and 1 Ukrainian) managed to land near the Iranian town of Karaj. Four crewmembers received wounds and were taken to hospital. The plane was gutted by flames after all 12 people on board and the cargo were safely evacuated. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship. Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy. Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. MEPs issue statement to defend Armenia-France military cooperation The deputies emphasized that having an army armed with combat and modern military equipment is the sovereign right of any country. |