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The Armenian government plans to introduce stronger safety measures in civil aviation. A new bill seeks to make amendments in the national civil aviation safety program and ensure its compliance with international standards.
The new regulations will feature improved control systems, among others.
Foreign airlines conducting commercial flights to Armenia shall develop and introduce additional safety measures under the new regulation.
Quality control staff will undergo mandatory trainings to ensure more effective inspections and audit.
The notification system between Armenia, ICAO and other countries will become faster and more effective.
Stricter pre-flight inspections of aircraft will be introduced to ensure prevention of hazardous materials or devices.
Visa issuance will be implemented with new standards, while detailed inspections, including police record inspection, will be conducted for persons entering the specially supervised zones of the airports.
The safety requirements of small aviation airfields, helicopter pads, as well as procedures of inspection of private pilots will be regulated.
Modern security technologies will be installed in airports.
Airport and other aviation-related employees will undergo regular trainings.