TURKEY CLOSES AIRSPACE FOR YEREVAN-BEIRUT AND YEREVAN-ALEPPO FLIGHTS
ARMENPRESS
Nov 15, 2007
YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 15, ARMENPRESS: Turkish aviation authorities
cited technical reasons behind their decision to close airspace
for Yerevan-Beirut and Yerevan-Aleppo flights operated by Armenia’s
biggest air carrier, Armavia.
A spokesperson for government-affiliated Civil Aviation Department
said the Armenian company was notified officially by the Turkish side
that the airspace for these flights will be closed for some time.
Gayane Davtian, the spokeswoman, said Armenia’s air for Turkish and
other air carriers is open, likewise Turkish airspace is open for
Armenia carriers, including the Yerevan-Istanbul flight. operated
according to schedule.
Armenian foreign ministry said it is trying to find out through
diplomatic channels what have caused the temporary closure of the
airspace for these routes.