Azerbaijan preparing for first test flight at Fizuli airport on Sept. 5June 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |