A fourth aircraft has joined the Shirak Avia fleet – it has been named after singer Tatev Asatryan

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The fleet of the Armenian airline Shirak Avia has been expanded with a fourth aircraft, named after singer Tatev Asatryan.

A fourth aircraft has joined the Shirak Avia fleet – it has been named after singer Tatev Asatryan

YEREVAN, September 15. /ARKA/. The fleet of the Armenian airline Shirak Avia has been expanded with a fourth aircraft, named after singer Tatev Asatryan.

According to the airline's Facebook page, the aircraft arrived at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan.

"For us, each new aircraft is more than just an addition to our fleet. It represents new opportunities, new routes, and even more travel experiences that we can offer our passengers," Shirak Avia said in a statement.

About the airline

Shirak Avia LLC was registered in 2019 and received its scheduled commercial air service certificate in October 2021.

The airline is based in Yerevan and uses Zvartnots International Airport as its main hub. Its schedule also includes flights to Shirak Airport in Gyumri.

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