YEREVAN, JANUARY 8, NOYAN TAPAN. At the January 8 sitting, the Armenian government approved the small aviation development concept. It was stated that the development of small aviation is of strategic importance to Armenia and will enable to organize efficiently air transport services, agricultural, rescue, air patrol and observation, research, cartographic and other activities with a great saving of time, as well as to operate planes for personal use. As a result, dynamic connection and economic integration of marzes (provinces) will be ensured as well. The development of small aviation will also contribute to efficient and profitable activities of the tourism sector. As NT was informed by the RA Government Information and PR Department, the government also approved the bill on making amendments and additions to the RA Law on Aviation. The bill will be submitted to the RA National Assembly in order envisaged by law. The adoption of the law is conditioned by the necessity to bring the current law into line with modern requirements, and to introduce and use the amendments made in the 1944 Chicago Convention and the documents of the International Civil Aviation Organization in Armenia's civil aviation. By yet another decision, the government approved the bill on the minimim coverage amounts for insuring the responsibility of aircraft operators. The bill proposes stipulating the compensation sums for damage done to passengers, cargos, aircarft crews and third persons in case of air crashes and incidents - in accordance with the provisions of the Montreal Convention and the EU requirements.

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