ArmInfo. Newly appointed Chairman of the Civil Aviation Committee of Armenia, Gevorg Torosyan, presented his priorities in his new position.
In a statement published on the Civil Aviation Committee's Facebook page, Torosyan addressed passengers, businessmen, aviation specialists, and partners.
In his address to passengers, the new head of the committee emphasized that the goal of the agency he leads remains to connect Yerevan and Gyumri with as many cities in the region and around the world via direct flights, to promote lower prices through competition, and to strengthen passenger protection in line with EU best practices. He stated that flight safety is at the core of the Civil Aviation Committee's work.
"To representatives of Armenia's business community: The difficulties encountered in some export destinations highlight the need to diversify markets and transport routes." "As part of this government priority, I attach great importance to expanding air cargo capabilities to create more reliable and competitive routes for Armenian products to enter new markets," the statement continued.
Addressing industry specialists and companies, Torosyan emphasized that expanding Armenia's air traffic is the core of our joint efforts. "During the first 100 days of my term, I plan to meet with key industry representatives to listen to your concerns and proposals and clarify joint steps," he said.
"To Armenian airlines: We attach great importance to strengthening your professional and operational capabilities, increasing competitiveness, and creating favorable conditions for sustainable growth in passenger traffic," he continued.
Addressing international air carriers, Torosyan stated that the Civil Aviation Committee views them as key partners in expanding Armenia's ties with the world and looks forward to active cooperation in new areas and opportunities.
Addressing partners of Armenian international airports, Torosyan emphasized that the agency, while highly appreciating the company's investments in airport modernization and improving service quality, expects to achieve tangible improvements in service quality and the development of new infrastructure by strengthening the regulatory framework and working together, through ongoing dialogue with the state on investment and expenditure programs, and Legislative reforms.
"To other partners in the aviation sector: From air traffic management and ground handling to technical services and vocational training, everyone's contribution is needed. I look forward to practical cooperation to strengthen the overall capacity of the sector and provide passengers and businesses with better services.
To donors and development partners: I value effective cooperation that aligns with our priorities and delivers measurable results. Implementation of the Armenia program: "The priority will remain the fulfillment of obligations under the Armenia-EU Common Aviation Area Agreement and within the ICAO framework, as well as the implementation of European aviation security requirements in close cooperation with EFTA," the ministry representative added.
Torosyan added that to achieve these goals, the government, within the framework of the 2026-2031 program, within the authority of the Civil Aviation Committee, will primarily support the modernization of Zvartnots Airport; and Shirak, including the conversion of the old Zvartnots building into a new passenger terminal; granting international status to Syunik Airport in Kapan; improving the sector's management system; and implementing EU aviation regulations.
"I am open to practical proposals and results-oriented cooperation," Torosyan concluded.
