Armenia intends to expedite the process of removing air carriers registered in Armenia from the European Union (EU) "blacklist." This was announced by Gevorg Torosyan, head of the Civil Aviation Committee (CAC), while presenting the results of his first month in office.
In this area, Torosyan explained, priority attention will be paid not only to addressing the identified deficiencies, but also to eliminating the systemic causes underlying them, as well as to sustainable reform of the flight safety oversight system. "In this regard, we attach particular importance to close cooperation with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), as well as with the Romanian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) within the framework of the EU-funded Twinning program," said Torosyan, whose statement was published on the agency's Facebook page.
Furthermore, as the head of the CAA continued, within the scope of their authority, they intend to continue improving the regulatory and oversight system for airlines, airports, and organizations providing aviation services, ensuring clear and predictable requirements, their consistent application, as well as partner-based and constructive interaction with all industry participants. He then spoke of his readiness, in accordance with the rationale for Government Decision No. 558-N of April 23, 2026, to ensure the Committee's financial autonomy, develop a self-financing model based on cost recovery, and revise its structure and governance mechanisms.
"We are also ready to continue expanding the opportunities opened up by the Open Skies policy by facilitating the opening of new air routes within the Committee's authority and simultaneously creating a favorable regulatory environment for the sustainable development of domestic passenger and cargo air carriers. Furthermore, we will improve the passenger rights protection system in line with EU standards, covering both airline services and airport services," the head of the Civil Aviation Committee concluded.
