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Kokoity

May 3rd, 2010, 11:56 PM

Tbilisi International Airport Received the Best Airport Award
30/04/2010 13:35
On April 26th Tbilisi International Airport was honored to receive the Award of Best Airport in Eastern Europe, CIS and Baltic States on the First Annual Award Ceremony of EMAA (Emerging Markets Airport Awards) held in Dubai and organized by the marketing company Arabian Reach.

The awards were honored excellence in 23 categories to the airports from the emerging markets of the Middle East, Africa, Russia and Eastern Europe.

Launched with vision to be organized as the biggest and most prestigious event in the industry calendar EMMA 2010 is already being touted as the ‘Oscars of the Aviation Industry’. The EMMA Awards Ceremony itself was one of the world’s largest aviation events. Emerging airport markets include the airports of Eastern Europe, Baltic States, CIS, Russia, China, India and Middle East.

Best Airports in 23 categories were recognized by surveying the most diverse and discerning groups of professionals involved in Airports, aviation, Aerospace, Cargo & Logistics industry across the emerging markets. Tbilisi Airport was judged by specific criteria’s in all areas of its operation.

“It’s a great honor for us to be associated with the reward of the Best Airport among the airports of East Europe, CIS and Baltic States. It will encourage us more to develop airport operations as well as recognizes our great work, dedication and accomplishment in every segment of airport operation. It’s a matter of great importance that Georgia’s major airport has been honored with this Award and showcased itself as the best in the Eastern Europe, which is clear example and result of the joint performance of TAV Georgia and Georgia’s Government. Experiencing the huge support from Georgia’s Government and in regard to the tight cooperation with them we will continue to work more efficiently together in order to transform Tbilisi and Batumi international Airport into the region’s biggest hubs. The importance of this Award makes this recognition even more significant and allowing us to compete with the airport across and beyond the region. This award will enhance Tbilisi Airport’s reputation with a very high credibility,” said Mete Erkal, General Manager of TAV Georgia.

TAV Georgia is the operator company of Tbilisi and Batumi International Airports and subsidiary of TAV Airports Holding. TAV Holding was honored with the Award of Best Airport Management Company. Today, TAV Holding manages 10 international airports in 4 countries including Tbilisi and Batumi International Airports.

Emerging airport markets are growing rapidly and it’s estimated that their growth will reach USD 100 billion by 2020.

http://finchannel.com/Main_News/Press_Releases/62963_Tbilisi_International_Airport_Received_the_Best_Airport_Award_/

tbilisky

May 4th, 2010, 02:27 PM

It's beautiful...something a country could be proud of...was it actually built by a local company or did it involve foreign contractors?

My god, this reminds me of Manila's defunct NAIA Terminal 3, which was actually finished in 2001 but has never been opened up to this day! AaAAARRrrggh!!!!!

it was made by Turkish company, unfortunatly i do not know what this company is called. this is the same company who has built an airport in ankara

Kokoity

May 5th, 2010, 02:23 PM

France to sponsor rehabilitation of airport runway
05.05.10 12:05
The government of France will sponsor the rehabilitation and the extension of the Tbilisi airport runway. But before the beginning of rehabilitation works, the ADPI Company [Aeroports de Paris] will conduct the study of the airport. The project will be partly financed by Georgian government.
Minister of Economic Development Zurab Pololikashvili agreed the details of the project with the ADPI representatives and the ambassador of France to Georgia.
The French government will allocated 705,000 EURO for the study of the works.
`This money will be completely spent on the preparation works before the rehabilitation begins. The company which implements the project is Aeroports de Paris with very serious experience,` the minister said.

http://rustavi2.com/news/news_text.php?id_news=36791&pg=1&im=main&ct=0&wth=

The Minister of Economic Development met the representatives of ADPI

The Minister of Economic Development Zurab Pololikashvili and the Deputy Minister Giorgi Karbelashvili met the representatives of ADPI Company (construction of Paris airport.) The issue of performing preliminary researches concerning the rehabilitation and widening the runways was discussed.

According to the decision of the French government 705 073 Euros was donated to Georgia in frameworks of the FACEP program of the Ministries of Economy, Industry and Labor in order to perform the preliminary researches concerning the rehabilitation and widening the runways.

According to the decision of the Georgian government the works will be performed by the French company – ADPI. Information concerning the works that are planned was given to the Minister by the curator of the project Michel Rico. The Georgian side also took the responsibility to perform geotechnical and topographic researches at their own expense and that they would give the necessary space and logistics to the French side in order to carry out the works. The French side is planning to finish their works within 6 months.

The Minister of Economic Development thanked the French government and the French Embassy in Georgia which according to Pololikashvili performed active works to gain a grant for Georgia. He also mentioned that it is important that ADPI Company has such a big experience in performing such works.

The Minister said that the donated sum will completely be spent on the preliminary researches concerning the rehabilitation and widening the runways; the project will be processed in details afterwards. “Rehabilitation and widening of the runways is important in order to receive bigger planes in the future” – said Zurab Pololikashvili.

http://economy.gov.ge/?category=4&lang=eng&item=236

Kokoity

June 3rd, 2010, 04:20 PM

Air Batumi makes first flight

Air Batumi made its first flight to from Tbilisi to Batumi yesterday. Minister of Economic Development Zurab Pololikashvili, representatives of various tourist companies and other officials were among the passengers, who were met at Batumi airport by Levan Varshalomidze, head of the Adjara Government.

Air Batumi ticket prices start from GEL 19. The Tbilisi-Batumi flight lasts 40 minutes and is made by a Boeing 737.

Air Batumi will offer international flights to Antalia, Baku, Kiev and Tel Aviv in the near future.

http://www.messenger.com.ge/issues/2118_june_2_2010/2118_news_in_brief.html

Kokoity

June 3rd, 2010, 04:20 PM

sandro_055

June 4th, 2010, 02:59 PM

it was made by Turkish company, unfortunatly i do not know what this company is called. this is the same company who has built an airport in ankara

It was built by "TAV Georgia"

sandro_055

June 4th, 2010, 03:16 PM

TBILISI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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sandro_055

June 4th, 2010, 03:19 PM

Georgian Airways "AIRZENA"

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Kokoity

June 16th, 2010, 05:20 PM

Infrastructure Ministry signs memorandum with Tav Georgia Company
16.06.10
Georgian Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure has signed a memorandum of mutual understanding with the Tbilisi Airport Operator Company, Tav Georgia.
The memorandum implies imposing a privileged tariff period for those air transport companies, who make domestic flights. In the beginning, the service of passengers in Tbilisi and Batumi airports will reduce from 23 to 9 dollars. This privilege will be reflected on the prices of tickets making domestic flights affordable.

http://rustavi2.com/news/news_text.php?id_news=37467&pg=1&im=main&ct=0&wth=

Kokoity

June 16th, 2010, 05:20 PM

hakz2007

September 6th, 2010, 05:47 AM

Georgia in search of low-price air travel
The Georgian Government is planning a wave of civil aviation reform to attract low-cost foreign air companies. According to the Ministry of Economy, Georgia needs to sign a comprehensive air services agreement with the European Union. However, before signing the deal, the country should harmonize its “liberal safety standards” with the EU’s tougher regulations.

The EU and Georgia finalized an air services agreement in March of this year. However, the agreement has not yet been signed. The document seeks to integrate Georgia into a wider European Common Aviation Area. Under the agreement, Georgia will have to harmonize its legislation with European standards and implement EU aviation rules in areas such as aviation safety, security, the environment, consumer protection, air traffic management, economic regulation and competition.

The Economy Minister, Vera Kobalia said that the signing of the agreement will increase flights between EU and Georgia. In particular, the government believes that such steps will enable international low-tariff air carriers to enter Georgia. Kobalia used the example of Ryanair, an Irish airline which is “very much interested” in launching flights to Georgia starting from summer 2010.

“This is a company which has created a climate for tourism in every country it has entered,” President Mikheil Saakashvili said on Monday. “Ryanair does not fly to any of the post-soviet countries, nor does it fly to Turkey. But now we are trying to bring it to Georgia.”

Irish Airline Ryanair is well known for its low cost flights within the European Union. The company has 44 bases and low fare routes across 26 countries, connecting 157 destinations. According to the airline’s website, Ryanair currently has a team of more than 8,000 people and expects to carry over 70 million passengers in 2010.

One of the important parts of the government’s plan is to modernize the airport in Kutaisi, the second largest city in Georgia.

Passenger traffic between the EU and Georgia has increased by an average of 10 percent per year over the past five years, whereas cargo traffic in the same period has increased by an annual average of no less than 26 precent in the same time period.

However, there have been complaints about the high price of air travel from Georgia. Consequentially, many would prefer to go to neighboring Turkey or Armenia to get their air tickets at a cheaper price. In some cases the savings can be as much as fifty percent.

For Korneli Kakachia, a professor at Tbilisi State University, the cost of flights from Tbilisi to other parts of the world is pretty expensive. “I go abroad four or five times a year, and almost all the cost is covered by host organizations,” Kakachia told Georgia Today. “If I had to pay for my flights, I am sure I would have to think twice.”

It is expected that government will soon submit legislation to the Parliament in order “to make all the aviation safety norms stricter.”http://www.georgiatoday.ge/article_details.php?id=8248

hakz2007

September 24th, 2010, 02:02 PM

Cheaper flights on the horizon
A new trend is emerging in Georgia’s civil aviation market - well-known, high-cost companies are being slowly replaced by smaller low-cost alternatives. While Austrian Airlines has left Georgia after twelve years in the market, Pegasus, a young Turkish company has unveiled plans to enter the country.

Announcing its decision on September 21, Austrian Airlines Georgia said that the last Tbilisi-Vienna flight will take place on October 31. According to Mikheil Braun, Communications Manager of the company, their reason to leave Georgia is “commercial”.

“As our income was not sufficient, we decided to stop flights,” Braun said in televised comments, adding that he hopes flights will resume in the future.

Austrian Airlines has been offering flights from the capital to and from Vienna four times a week. The price for a single ticket ranges between 330 euro and 820 euro.

As of October 30, the German air carrier Lufthansa will take over the route in addition to flights between Tbilisi and London, which are currently offered by BMI (British Midland Airways). In this case too, financial motivations were named as the key factor behind the deal.

Unlike many well-known brands, Pegasus offers significantly cheaper air travel. For instance, a single Tbilisi-Rome or Tbilisi-Berlin ticket costs just 119 euro.

The air carrier, headquartered in Istanbul, promises to perform flights to around 70 European and Asian destinations, including London, Berlin and Dubai.

It is expected that the cheap flights will help to increase visitor numbers and boost the tourism sector.

“The price is always very important when planning a holiday,” Levan Elizbarashvili, a local representative of Pegasus said in televised comments.

When it comes to reliability, the statistics look interesting: according to international media, in 2007, Pegasus carried more passengers in Turkey than any other private airline.

Along with Pegasus, Georgia looks forward to hosting another low-cost air company, this time from Ireland.

This summer, the Georgian Government said that negotiations are underway with Ryanair, well known for its cheap flights within the European Union.

“This is a company which has created a climate for tourism in every country it has entered,” President Mikheil Saakashvili told journalists. “Ryanair does not fly to any post-soviet country [outside of the EU], nor does it fly to Turkey. But now we are trying to bring it to Georgia.”

Currently, there are around 20 national and 14 international airlines operating in Georgia.

However, there is not a wide choice available for air travelers. Over recent years, complaints have been mounting about the high prices of air travel to and from Georgia. For this very reason, many would prefer to go to neighboring Turkey or Armenia to get air tickets at a cheaper price -in some cases savings can be as much as fifty percent.

There is however a positive trend towards cheaper flights. LOT, the state-owned Polish airline has recently entered the Georgian market offering comparatively low prices.

Since mid-September, tickets to and from Warsaw have been available three times a week. The price for a single ticket is 185 euro with a return costing 275 euro. Previously, no direct flights to Poland had existed; a number of companies had operated flights to either Warsaw or Krakow via third countries, a fact which complicated travel between the two countries, and pushing up costs.

According to the Civil Aviation Department, in 2009, over 450,000 passengers departed from Tbilisi International Airport, an increase of 15 percent from the previous year. This year from January 1 through August 31, over 500,000 passengers left Georgia via the same airport.

Apart from Tbilisi International Airport, international flights also take off from Batumi International Airport, in the Autonomous Republic of Adjara.http://www.georgiatoday.ge/article_details.php?id=8294

Kokoity

October 15th, 2010, 12:19 PM

Georgia craves for low-cost carriers
13 October 2010

Fights at Georgian air-market seem to get cheaper starting this fall. Two new air companies - the Lot Polish Airlines and Turkish Pegasus, - both Star Alliance member-companies, entered Georgian market by three- and in some cases, five-fold cheaper prices. Whether or not new market players will manage to break through the stagnated high-price-balance of Georgian market is a matter of time, both old and new market players believe. However, newcomers hope the revolutionary prices they propose, will force old market operators to cut down prices to survive competition. Old operators think the new comers came with unrealistic damping prices and will have to jack prices up in a long-term perspective.

Georgian government takes efforts to attract low-cost air-companies to Georgia so as to increase tourist turnover to and from Georgia and yield bigger economic profit ultimately. But its attempt to secure classical low-cost air-companies are not crowned by success as of yet. Negotiations between Georgian government and the Irish-based Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost carrier and the 3rd-largest airline in Europe in terms of passenger numbers and the largest in the world in terms of international passenger numbers, are still underway. According to Georgian media, Ryanair refrains itself to enter Georgian market at the moment for it requires higher passenger turnover and more frequent flights than Georgia can offer. Georgian government does not disclose details of the negotiation under the pretext that it can affect interests of Ryanair and that the low-cost carrier giant will trumpet all details after the negotiations are through. Authorities acknowledge that Ryanair can make a breakthrough at Georgian market enabling tourists to take flights to and from Georgia for quite affordable prices varying tentatively between EUR 10-50 against the currently active prices figuring EUR 350-800 at average on international flights.

Irakli Davitadze, Head of the United Transport Administration of Georgia (UTA), believes that negotiations with Ryanair will be successful all in all but he cannot name even tentative date when the biggest low-cost carrier of Europe is supposed to hit Georgian market. What Davitadze can say for sure is that if Ryanair really enters Georgian market it is supposed to offer the market ten-times lower costs and boost much bigger passenger turnover.
“Two things define big passenger turnover in fact: an interest toward the country and low cost on tickets. Interest toward Georgia is big I can say, and if you offer EUR10-20 [on air-tickets] a big tourist inflow is supposed to come to Georgia,” Davitadze explained to Georgian Journal adding that low-cost segment will develop in Georgia gradually along with Georgian air-market and economic development.
Passenger turnover at Georgian airport still lags much behind million at the moment and is predicted to reach million by 2012. Based on nine months’ data statistics of 2010 Georgian passenger turnover accounted for 614 453 that by 10% and 16% exceeds figures of similar period of 2008 and 2009 respectively. August war and economic crisis affected Georgian passenger turnover in 2008 the most successful year to Georgian aviation market when unprecedented 70% growth in passenger turnover was registered against the 50% growth registered at average in previous years, Aleko Gachechiladze, Head of Passenger and Cargo Transportation Department at UTA, told Georgian Journal.
The growth figure dropped after August war. It recovered and exceeded the 2008 data only in 2010. And irrespective it still lags much behind million, the figure coupled with liberalized air-market attracted two new air-companies to Georgia in this fall.
Polish-based Lot and Turkish Pegasus started operation on September 15 and October 10 respectively. None of them appears classic low-cost carriers but they entered Georgian market by revolutionary prices cutting prices three-fold on European directions and by five-fold on Istanbul flights [that is the most demanded flight in Georgia].
If the benchmark price started from EUR 450 on Tbilisi-Istanbul flight implemented by Turkish Airlines for almost ten years, Pegasus offers EUR 79 on the similar direction. According to Levan Elizbarashvili, Representative of Pegasus in Georgia, the price includes all due air-flight-related costs [including cost-free 20 kg hand-luggage] except food. But company offers a choice to passengers: either order food for EUR 10 during purchasing tickets or buy foods for similar EUR 10 during the flight.
“All in all the flight to Istanbul may cost up to EUR 90, while we guarantee absolute safety of flight and comfortable air-plane just like other expensive air-companies can offer,” Elizbarashvili told Georgian Journal.
Having operated at internal Turkish air-market till 2005 Pegasus decided to enhance its market at international level in 2005 and is already represented at 28 key EU cities. It offers flights from Tbilisi to all EU directions for prices starting from EUR 119. Tbilisi-Rome one-way ticket for example costs EUR 119, Tbilisi-Milan – EUR 120-130, flights to Germany varies between EUR 119-140, to London – EUR 130-140. While Turkish Airline one-way prices on Istanbul flights start from EUR 450 and may reach EUR 700-800 depending when the ticket is booked. Round-trip tickets of Turkish Airline are affordable for EUR 280-700 [economy-class] and business class starts from EUR 900. Lufthansa, that is the most expensive air-company taking the premium segment in Georgia, fixes starting prices on EU directions [via Munich] as EUR 450, and goes as high as EUR 700-800 for economy class. Business class is much higher. American direction costs start from EUR 1000 to Lufthansa and may exceed EUR 2000. Air Baltic that was esteemed the low-cost carrier prior Pegasus and Lot entrance at Georgian market fixes starting prices on EU directions [via Riga] as of EUR 300 per round-trip but it does not include luggage price fixing EUR 20 per kilo. Air Baltic makes available EU flights from Tbilisi for even EUR 50-80 if the ticket is booked by 2-3 months earlier. Meantime Lot makes available round-trip flights to EU for EUR 320 and one-way tickets to US for EUR 575 approximately, tickets can be booked by a week earlier and include all possible flight-related costs including food, Lot Travel agency assures.

“The cheapest costs are fixed by Pegasus and Lot today irrespective that Pegasus does not include food the flight costs are much cheaper ultimately,” Fresh Travel air-ticket agency told Georgian Journal.
Marina Abuladze, Director General of Berika, Official Representation Office of Czech Airlines and Air Baltic in Georgia, thinks prices proposed by new market operators are unrealistic and they will be forced to increase them in a long-term prospect otherwise they cannot work. Georgian Airways, the single Georgian air-company implementing international flights and taking 19% of Georgian market incorporating 18 companies, makes no comment respective to the new price-policy. They suggest waiting and seeing what happens. Georgian Airways implements flights toward EU for EUR 229-333 as a starting price on one-way trips, and plans to offer a sale during winter-time making flights to EU affordable for EUR 100.

Giorgi Lipartiani, Director General of Lot representation in Georgia, believes prices fixed by Lot are quite realistic and not damping, as far as they are in line with Lot price-policy in all directions in the region.
Elizbarashvili also claims Pegasus prices are not damping and pledges to maintain low-cost policy even if prices at the market fall below their current prices in future. Pegasus expects 50% growth in passenger turnover due to low costs that enables the company to go ahead with low prices. Pegasus plans to add flights toward Asia and Africa gradually.
“I think low costs will attract tourists, a German citizen for example could not dream of flying to Georgia for EUR 119, while I believe he/she was interested to visit Georgia but was reluctant to pay EUR 300-400 for a trip and preferred to go to Spain for example for cheaper price. If I can fly for lower costs other companies also can,” Elizbarashvili believes and presumes that its competitors will be forced to cut down prices.

Davitadze absolutely rules out that the price- damping policy is available at Georgian market been liberal and free of monopolists. He agrees that some air-companies have reserves to reduce prices although cannot say for sure whether or not they will cut down costs.
“Market regulates prices, they will be shaped out according to demand,” He said.

Author: Nino Patsuria

http://georgianjournal.ge/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=497:georgia-craves-for-low-cost-carriers&catid=4:economy&Itemid=6

Kokoity

October 30th, 2010, 05:38 PM

TAV Holding in Georgia
Friday, October 29
• Please give us a brief history of TAV Holding and TAV Georgia

TAV’s history began in 1997 with the tender for Istanbul Ataturk Airport international Terminal. After being awarded the tender, Tepe and Akfen Groups established TAV as a joint venture. After the construction of the International Terminal of Istanbul Ataturk Airport was completed, TAV Airports was founded on 9th January 2000. TAV underwent restructuring in 2006 and organized its activities as “operations” and “construction” under TAV Airports Holding (TAV Airports) and TAV Construction. TAV Airports is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2010.

Through the years, 14 companies were founded under the TAV Airports Holding, seven of which are project companies and the remaining seven service companies.

Tbilisi International Airport is TAV Holding’s first project abroad and it has been operated by TAV Georgia since October 2005 and undertaken under the “Build-Operate-Transfer” model. The new passenger terminal constructed by TAV Georgia commenced service in February 2007. TAV Airports Holding has the rights to operate Tbilisi International Airport for 20 years. At the Tbilisi International Airport all operations inside and outside the terminals, ground handling services, duty free and catering services are administered by TAV Georgia.

Operating Tbilisi International Airport since 2005, TAV Airports continued its investment in the region and assumed the operation of the Batumi International Airport in May 2007. With its new runway, taxi route, apron and terminal building, Batumi International Airport is being operated by TAV Batumi Operations LLC, which is the subsidiary of TAV Airports Holding for 20 years.

• How would you describe TAV Georgia’s role in the development of civil aviation?

I think that Civil Aviation in Georgia took a big leap forward in 2007 by opening two new international airports in Tbilisi and Batumi, hailed among the region’s most comfortable and efficient terminals. The opening of new terminals has increased air traffic to Georgia, which is now served by national and foreign airlines.

At the same time, consistent economic policies in Georgia are producing strong economic growth in the country and consequently, TAV Georgia’s goal is to contribute to the further development of Georgia and we intend to be the Caucasus' favorite airport through some of the actions we have been taking, as well as those coming in the future.

Located in the capital of Georgia, which is expected to become a significant bridge between Europe and Asia, TAV Airports Holding intends to use its experience in the aviation sector to accelerate the development of Georgia’s civil aviation sector and contribute to the Georgian economy. Moreover, Tbilisi International Airport has an important and privileged place in fulfilling TAV Airport’s vision of becoming a regional player.

• What have been the most important events on the Georgian air market in the last period?

TAV Georgia is actively taking its part in the development of civil aviation in Georgia, supporting Georgia’s government in its efforts to expand the country’s traveling and tourism opportunities and contributes to Georgia’s civil aviation by attracting many new air carriers to the Georgian market. Hence, as a result of TAV Georgia’s numerous endeavors and efforts along with a number of negotiations held in different countries, the company managed to fuel the interest of air-companies towards the Georgian air market. Recently, air-carriers such as LOT Polish Airlines, one of the oldest air companies with a large fleet and a network of scheduled flights to 50 cities in Europe and beyond started regular flights from Tbilisi. Moreover, recently the low-cost Pegasus Airlines started daily flights to Istanbul. Undoubtedly, these will facilitate the tourism development in Georgia, increase passenger flow and country’s economic growth on the whole.

In this respect, TAV Georgia and United Transport Administration will continue to carry out persistent and continuous joint works in order to ensure favorable conditions for air-carriers, which are pre-conditions for attracting many other air companies. There are many good achievements on the horizon…

http://www.messenger.com.ge/issues/2224_october_29_2010/2224_tav.html

hakz2007

November 7th, 2010, 05:58 AM

Israel and Georgia agreed to expand bilateral air traffic
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Transportation Minister, Yisrael Katz and Georgian Minister of Economy, Vera Kobalia

Flight frequencies between the two countries will increase from six weekly flights to ten. An additional agreement will be in Tbilisi in few days

Transportation Minister, Yisrael Katz, and Georgian Minister of Economy, Vera Kobalia, agreed last week to increase flight frequencies between the two countries from six weekly flights to ten weekly flights for each side.

Only one airline, a Georgian one, has served the Tbilisi-Tel Aviv route so far, but additional flights are in the works for Israeli airline Arkia. Another Israeli airline might join the route as well.

The ministers have also agreed that each country will allow three airlines to operate the route between Tibilisy, Georgia to Israel instead of only one. An agreement on new bilateral air traffic ties will be signed between the two sides in Tbilisi in few days.

In a press conference held by the Georgian Minister, she noted that “We are seeing growing numbers of tourists heading back and forth in recent months, and the current flight agreements are too limited. Try and book a flight from here to Georgia and you won’t be able to find a seat. I had to wait two weeks until space opened up.”

Israel holds talks on allowing Georgian citizens visa free travel
Cooperation in tourism between Israel and Georgia reaches a new stage.

Georgian government supposes the number of Jewish tourists in Georgia, increased by 100% in 2010, will twice increase the next year. Therefore, renewal of relations between the two countries in this field has become necessary. Cooperation memorandum was signed by Georgian Economy Minister and Israeli Tourism Minister in Tel Aviv on Thursday.

Official Tel Aviv is also holding intensive talks on allowing Georgian citizens visa free travel. The Georgian side open its border for Israeli citizens a year ago.

Representatives of air companies, among them El Al Airlines Tel Aviv`s largest company, also participated in the bilateral meeting in Israeli Tourism Ministry on Thursday. Three air companies of the two countries will be allowed to perform flights from Georgia to Israel and the way around.

As reported, an agreement on air communications will be signed between the two sides in Tbilisi in few days.

Meetings with travel companies were also held today in Tel Aviv. Georgian Economy Minister and Head of Israeli Tourism Department discussed with the companies establishing visa free regime. Representatives of Israeli tourism agencies and journalists also intend to arrive in Georgia this year.

Georgian Economy Minister Vera Kobalia held talks in Israeli Parliament during her 3-day visit. The Georgian delegation even attended a sitting in the Knesset.

The Georgian delegation members also met with Jerusalem Patriarch Theophilos III. They talked to representatives of business circles. http://www.port2port.com/Index.asp?CategoryID=44&ArticleID=2641

Kokoity

November 9th, 2010, 10:25 AM

08 NOVEMBER 2010
Georgian and Czech governments signed an agreement concerning flights between two countries

Agreement concerning “Flights between Republics of Georgia and Czech Republic” was signed in the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development. The document was signed by Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Vera Kobalia and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Czech Republic in Georgia, Ivan Eistramb.

The document is a legal base for Georgian and Czech airlines in order for them to execute flights between two countries. The agreement will allow the companies to execute flights without beforehand planned quotes. The flight regime will also be liberalized according to the document which will enable the companies to determine the number of flights and their tariff.

Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development noted that competition between airlines will increase the quality of service and result in decrease of ticket prices and increase the number of tourists and travelers.

According to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Czech Republic in Georgia, Ivan Eistramb, the agreement will promote the deepening of relations between two countries and enable Georgian and Czech airlines to enter the markets of both countries.

http://www.economy.ge/?category=4&lang=eng&item=367

Kokoity

November 17th, 2010, 10:44 AM

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airBaltic opens office in Tbilisi, Georgia
17/11/2010
The FINANCIAL -- Today, November 16, the Latvian national airline airBaltic opens its office in Tbilisi , the capital of Georgia.

Tero Taskila, Chief Commercial Officer of airBaltic: “We have been operating flights to Tbilisi since 2006 up to seven times a week depending on the season. Opening of the office in Tbilisi is just another step in airBaltic’s development towards strengthening its position in the Caucasus.”

"The new airBaltic office is located at 72 Phaliashvili Street, Tbilisi . airBaltic provides flights for lower prices and connects the Georgia’s capital Tbilisi with the most important Airport s in the Western Europe, Scandinavia, the Mediterranean Sea region and the Middle East," airBaltic informed.

The airBaltic office will offer information about products and services, sale of flight tickets, airBalticTravel.com low price travel packages (flight + hotel), passenger name, flight date and route change services, payments for checked-in baggage, airBalticcard Mobile phone card, as well as airBaltic souvenirs and gift cards. New office will also serve members of BalticMiles loyalty programme.

At present airBaltic has offices outside Latvia in Berlin, Kiev , Minsk, MOSCOW , Saint Petersburg, Klaipeda, Tallinn, Tbilisi and Vilnius.

http://finchannel.com/Main_News/Travel_Biz/75730_airBaltic_opens_office_in_Tbilisi,_Georgia_/

Kokoity

November 22nd, 2010, 11:45 AM

Pegasus Served more than 5,000 Passengers in First Month in Georgia
Written by Keti Chkhikvadze
22/11/2010
The FINANCIAL -- Pegasus, the low cost Turkish airline company, has already served more than 5,000 passengers in the month since its launch in Georgia on October 10, 2010. The ticket prices at Pegasus are two-three times lower compared to other airline companies operating in Georgia which means that its planes are always full.

A one-way ticket from Tbilisi to Istanbul varies from 70-100 EUR, for Europe this is between 110-180 EUR, including taxes and charges.

The company has flights leaving Tbilisi every day, including weekends, at 06:30 a.m. and the flight from Istanbul, Turkey is at 23:45 Turkish time.

The latest offer of Pegasus Georgia was to provide a 3 day shopping trip in Istanbul. “We have designed a special tour for avid shoppers. The package which costs only 300 EUR, includes a round trip ticket, 3 days at the 5 star Via Hotel (www.viahotel.com.tr) with breakfast, transport from the hotel to Airport , and insurance,” said Levan Elizbarashvili, CEO of Gasa, General Trade Representative of Pegasus in Georgia.
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“There were several factors starting from global, governmental as well as passengers’ stream governing the lead up to Pegasus’ launch in Georgia,” said Levan Elizbarashvili.

Pegasus Airlines was established in 1990 as a joint venture between Aer Lingus, Silkar Yatırım and Net Holding in Istanbul. Pegasus operated its first flight in May 1990 and started its journey with just two aircrafts. Currently Pegasus has scheduled and charter flights to more than 100 different destinations in 17 countries.

“Pegasus has daily flights from Tbilisi to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport , which is the second Airport in the city. The flights are performed only from this Airport to 24 different cities. Pegasus is constantly adding new destinations. The company in Turkey plans to purchase 25 airlines in the next 5 years to expand its destinations,” Elizbarashvili declared.

“Shopping in Turkey’s large malls is a great pleasure, especially when the shopping centre is situated right next to the hotel,” Levan Elizbarashvili added.

“The rise in the economy is causing an increase of tourists in the country and is directly affecting the frequency of tourists, businessmen, and customer flow. That is why Pegasus added Tbilisi as its destination in October,” Levan Elizbarashvili said.

“The capital should be considered not just a centre of Georgia but also a centre of the Caucasus, as here there is an accent on the population and passengers of Armenia as well as Azerbaijan, who are considered potential clients of air tickets and air transportation.”

“Pegasus Airlines has been trying to change its profile since 2005 and expand the list of the cities where it charters flights to. Within the framework of this strategy Pegasus entered Tbilisi . This was mainly governed by the reality and challenges which have existed in Georgia since 2004.

The major determining factor when a low cost airline enters a country is a stable flow of passengers who use air transactions and air flights there. The flow of passengers in Georgia has significantly increased since 2004, the dynamics are stable and this is quite important for a company which operates in the Georgian market.”

Moreover, the entrance of low-cost airlines has caused a quick increase of current passenger numbers. What was previously largely inaccessible for many, has now become available. Consequently the conditions and environment in Georgia, from the point of view of doing business, governed the fact that Pegasus started flying from Tbilisi to Istanbul and then from Istanbul on to Europe.

Q. Pegasus is referred to as a low-cost airline. How has Pegasus changed the existing situation in the Georgian market?

A. The launch of Pegasus flights in Georgia coincided with the so called Winter Season in aviation, when the passengers’ rate decreases worldwide and is not as active as in the summer and New Year periods. These factors as well as Pegasus’ entrance in the market caused serious fluctuations. There are airline companies which are discussing the possibility of lowering the prices of their air tickets. However there are also some companies which have already decreased prices. This is a normal fact as in other cases companies would not be able to sustain their positions in the market after a new player enters the game with its own rules and significantly lower prices than them.

There is an ongoing tendency of decreasing prices of air tickets and therefore increasing passenger numbers. The fact that our airplanes are fully booked does not mean that others flights are empty. On the contrary, they are flying at full capacity too. This is due to the fact that low prices increased demand and we are seeing more passengers overall than before.

Q. What news will Pegasus deliver to its passengers in 2010/2011?

A. Our clients should constantly expect updates concerning prices. For the New Year period there is already a discount for tickets. Pegasus Airlines decreased the prices of tickets to its main destinations by 10 EUR at the end of October.

Moreover, we are constantly upgrading the quality of service, which includes the purchasing process of air tickets. Pegasus has opened a service centre at the Courtyard Marriott, where clients will have the opportunity to use the full service package starting from the booking of tickets to their payment.

Q. How much will an individual save if he travels with Pegasus?

A. For a one-way ticket an individual saves approximately 100-150 EUR and to Turkey 70-100 EUR. This is the lowest tariff of Pegasus’ compared to the lowest tariffs of other airline companies. After our lowest tariff, our tariff increases by 10 EUR and at other airline companies the tariff increases by a different amount. Round-trip tickets are 2-3 times less at Pegasus compared to at other companies.

Q. What was the total investment of Pegasus in Georgia?

A. The investments coming out of service specification were not significant. The majority of investment was in the advertising field. Moreover the company recruited 25 employees and plans to increase the number to 35.

Q. Does the company plan to add new destinations in the nearest future?

A. Pegasus has been expanding the chain of its destinations every year since 2005. The year 2010 was quite active during which the company added three new directions including Tbilisi . The company plans to cover the whole of Europe in the nearest future. Moreover, there is a strategy to expand to Asia as well.

Q. What services does Pegasus offer its clients onboard? Are they associated with additional expenses?

A. Pegasus provides the opportunity to passengers to purchase and choose the menu they would like. The maximum price of a meal is 10 EUR and what distinguishes us from other companies is that we give the opportunity to clients to define their meal.

Moreover, as opposed to other low cost airline companies, the ticket price actually includes a 20 kilo luggage allowance and 8 kilo hand luggage allowance. This is great privilege for the client as for additional luggage there is a requirement to pay 15-20 EUR or 3 EUR per kilo.

Q. Where are the majority of bookings at Pegasus made - from online reservations, travel agencies or directly from your service centre?

A. Pegasus offers several ways of purchasing tickets. The first is by telephone, when an individual phones to make a reservation and gets a special code, then visits TBC Bank or TBC Pay terminal to complete the transaction. The second is sale from our service centre in the Courtyard Marriott or directly from the Airport ’s office. The third way is online.

Pegasus cooperates with approximately 100 partner travel agencies throughout Georgia. Anyone can purchase tickets in different cities including Batumi, Kutaisi, Gori and Telavi. We have set neither restrictions nor deposits, and guaranteed advances to travel agencies. Thus we provide them with the opportunity to trade freely.

Q. Pegasus is periodically checked by German Company TUV Rheinland, which provides safety testing and certification (ISO 9001:2000). Which type of airplanes does Pegasus perform flights with and how do they differ from international airline’s planes, whose flights are more expensive?

A. First of all the price of its tickets makes Pegasus different from other airline companies. However by its quality, age, usage and condition it is even better than Georgian airlines present on the market. We are not at all different to the popular airline companies that are most associated with safety and quality. Moreover, some of our airplanes might be even better. In terms of this we take in to account the age, preservation, quality and look of the airplane.

In Georgia, Pegasus passengers are served by a Boeing 737-800 type liner, which is new, only 3 years old. The airplane is absolutely safe as at Pegasus passenger safety is vital. The plane has 189 seats.

Q. Low cost airlines are quite popular in Europe, including Pegasus in Turkey with 20 years of history. However, in Georgia the only low-cost airline company to have ever entered the Georgian market was “Germania” which soon withdrew. What is the difference between Pegasus and other global airline companies?

A. The major difference between other global airline companies is definitely the history of Pegasus. The company performed chartered flights 20 years ago, after which it was rebranded and mainly focused on inter country flights. Later the company went through a rebranding process and started international flights. The company has huge experience which it uses for its further development.

Q. How full does an airline company have to be not to have to withdraw from a market?

A. An airline company should have minimum 60% loading per flight, which is the super minimum.

Q. In your opinion, what makes airline ticket prices so high in Georgia?

A. Firstly the Airport charges make ticket prices higher. Our Airport is in good condition, and passengers even have the chance to arrive in capitals’ second Airport s. Secondly, it is the distance that makes the prices higher. Istanbul is in Europe so the distance to Europe from there is less than directly from Tbilisi .

Q. In your opinion how developed is the tourism business in Georgia?

A. The tourism business is quite well developed in Georgia. There is high competition in the sector and almost everyone is involved in this business. As for the local market, it is more or less developed. It unprecedentedly developed within 4-5 years. The number of tourists increased significantly as well as sightseeing. In the tourism market, the most important thing for a tourist is what he eats and what he sees. When we speak of developing infrastructure, nutrition units should be developed, Georgian cuisine is quite delicious and memorable. However I believe there are perspectives that need to be developed further in this regard.

http://finchannel.com/news_flash/Travel_Biz_News/76011_Pegasus_Served_more_than_5,000_Passengers_in_First_Month_in_Georgia/

Kokoity

November 25th, 2010, 12:39 PM

Agreement concerning flights was signed between the Governments of Great Britain and Georgia

An agreement about “Air Services between the Governments Georgia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and the Northern Ireland” was signed at the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development.

The document was signed by Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Vera Kobalia from the Georgian side and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and the Northern Ireland in Georgia, Judith Goff.

By signing the document regulations on the number of aircraft, number of flights and destinations has been abolished. Moreover, the document allows the airlines to determine the tariffs for their service themselves.

The agreement is special because it provides the possibility of Cabotage - the transportation of goods or passengers between two points in the same country.

Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development also noted that competition between airlines will increase the level of service, decrease the prices of tickets and all this will have a positive impact not only on the increase of passengers but the growth dynamics of incoming tourists.

http://www.economy.ge/?category=4&lang=eng&item=382

Kokoity

November 29th, 2010, 08:06 PM

5 new airlines entered the Georgian market in 2010

The number of passengers at Tbilisi International Airport has increased by 17 percent compared to the same period of last year, according to data for the first 11 months of 2010, 24 Saati reports. The information was released by the airport’s operator TAV Georgia. According to the data, as a result of TAV’s active work new airlines companies, like the first low cost airline Pegasus, Polish air company Lot, as well as Sibir, Ural Airlines and Air Batumi entered the Georgian market in 2010. At the same time airlines already operating in Georgia increased the frequency of flights to different cities around the world. Aeroswift and Belavia started conducting regular air flights from Batumi International Airport and Air Baltic is planning to start flights very soon.

According to TAV Georgia, the company managed to bring new airlines to Georgia by participating in tourism exhibitions like London’s World Travel Market (WTM), the Berlin Tourism exhibition and Vancouver’s transport exhibition World Routes.

TAV Georgia reports it is in negotiations with several air companies and soon Alitalia, Meridiana Fly, ATA Airlines, China Southern Airlines, El-Al Israel Airlines and Israel Airlines might start flying to Tbilisi and Batumi International Airports.

http://www.messenger.com.ge/issues/2244_november_29_2010/2244_press_scanner.html

hakz2007

December 8th, 2010, 05:54 PM

More flights between Georgia and Poland
Starting from December, LOT, the Polish Airline will introduce an extra weekly flight between Warsaw and Tbilisi bringing the total number of flights between the cities to four per week.

“There was a gap between the Thursday and Sunday flights and we decided to add a Tuesday flight,” Giorgi Lipartiani, Director of General Sales Agent, an official representative of LOT Polish Airlines in Georgia, told Georgia Today. “Now is a low season for air companies worldwide, but we still made this decision.”

LOT performed its first flight on September 15 this year becoming the third Eastern European company after Czech Airlines of the Czech Republic and Air Baltic of Latvia to offer direct flights to Tbilisi. The company’s main clients are European businessmen and tourists traveling to Georgia.

“Approximately 80 or 90 percent of our sales come from Europe,” Lipartiani says. “Despite the fact it can save our consumer’s time, online sales are still rather low - only seven to nine percent [of total sales],” he explained.

The flight time between Georgia and Poland is around 3 hours and 40 minutes and includes dinner and top quality service. The price, including commission, for a ticket is 185 euro one-way and 275 euro for a return.

The prices, Liparteliani explains, are competitive for trips to and from all European destinations. For instance, the price for a ticket from Dьsseldorf (Germany) to Tbilisi via Warsaw costs 170 euro one-way, with a return available for just 290 euro. Such prices, he continues, provide great value for Georgians, not to mention European businessmen and tourists.

According to Lipartiani, the company has no current plans to expand its services to any other Georgian Airports. However, Lipartiani believes that if the company performs well over the next year, it will begin thinking about starting additional flights from other airports in the following summer.

Based in Warsaw, LOT has been a member of The Star Alliance Group since 2003. The company was established in 1929, making it one of the world’s oldest airlines still in operation. Around 68 percent of the company is owned by the Polish government.

LOT operates scheduled services on both domestic and international routes. The company performs flights to 57 different destinations in Europe, the Middle East, North America and Asia. It also carries out flights to Armenia. In 2010, the company won numerous awards including “Best Airline in Eastern Europe.”

Back in September, Vera Kobalia, the Minister of Economy hailed the newcomer, noting that such decisions are vital for the development of tourism and business ties between Europe and Georgia. http://georgiatoday.ge/article_details.php?id=8506

Kokoity

January 7th, 2011, 02:19 PM

Estonian Air Airline to Launch Operation on Georgian Market
2011.01.05
Tbilisi (GBC) - Estonian Air, Estonia state airline, will perform direct flights between Tbilisi and Tallinn, Estonian Economy and Communications Minister Iujan Parts said when meeting with Georgian Regional Development Minister Ramaz Nikolaishvili in Tallinn.

http://gbc.ge/index.php?m=home&p=5

gio maisuradze

January 14th, 2011, 10:26 PM

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Charter flights between Moscow, Tbilisi prolonged
Mon 10 January 2011 07:40 GMT | 10:40 Local Time
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Sibir (Russia) and AirZena (Georgia) air companies have been authorized to continue charter flights.
According to Georgian media, Sibir (Russia) and AirZena (Georgia) air companies have been authorized to continue charter flights until the end of March, Rosbalt reports.

Both companies organize so-called parity flights, i.e. each will make four flights per week.

It will be remembered that direct air communication between Russia and Georgia stopped in August 2008 following the start of hostilities launched by Georgia in South Ossetia. Only Georgian Airways carried out charter flights between Tbilisi and Moscow as was authorized by the RF Transport Ministry after the conflict.

Sibir was the first Russian air company that applied to the United Transport Administration of Georgia proposing charter flights between two countries and obtaining permission.

michaeltavallaei

January 14th, 2011, 10:28 PM

Very Nice!

gio maisuradze

January 14th, 2011, 10:46 PM

thank you,are you georgian?

Ilgar

January 23rd, 2011, 08:07 AM

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Kokoity

January 28th, 2011, 02:19 PM

LOT plans daily Tbilisi-Warsaw flights

Q&A with George Lipartiani, director of LOT Travel Georgia, Polish Airways’ official representative in the country

Q: Summarizing 2010, which of your routes were most in demand?

A: Our Company started flights on September 15, 2010 and over the course of the last three-and-a-half months, we’ve seen a lot of success. Flights to Europe have been the most popular, as well as flights to Warsaw, Poland. LOT Travel operates flights to more than 57 different destinations from Poland, not only to Europe, but to North America and to Asia too.

Q: What is the average price for a flight?

A: Passengers can fly to Warsaw for around euro 185 one way including taxes. A return flight costs around euro 270. Flights to Europe start from euro 280.

Q: LOT Travel has a reputation for paying special attention to safety. Do you think this has been an important factor behind your success?

A: Polish Airways was founded 80 years ago, it is one of the biggest air carriers in Europe and a member of the Star Alliance group. We offer our customers the highest quality service, and of course we pay a great deal of attention to the safety of our passengers. I think safety is important but that people prefer our services because of our fair pricing structure and excellent service.

Q: From December 21 you began operating an additional flight to Warsaw each week. Has it become a success?

A: Yes definitely. We added one more weekly flight to Warsaw, bringing the total number of flights to four per week. You can now make the journey from Tbilisi to Warsaw on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, with flights leaving in the other direction one day earlier. We’ve seen a lot of interest in this route so yes, it’s certainly been successful.

Q: What do you think will be the highlight of 2011 for LOT Travel?

A: We’re looking to further increase the number of flights we make a week. We are going to make Tbilisi-Warsaw flights available daily, an additional convenience for our customers. The additional flights will make it even easier for passengers to reach destinations in Europe and further afield with Polish Airways.

http://www.georgiatoday.ge/article_details.php?id=8635

Galandar

January 29th, 2011, 07:36 PM

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Equario

February 2nd, 2011, 07:04 PM

Wizz Air планирует выйти на авиарынок Грузии

Выйти на грузинский авиарынок планирует венгерская бюджетная компания Wizz Air. Об этом, заявил президент Грузии Михаил Саакашвили.

По словам М. Саакашвили, переговоры уже начаты, но в министерстве экономики, до их завершения, воздерживаются от оглашения деталей, пишет Бизнес-Грузия.
Напомним, два года назад член совета директоров "Визз Эйр Украина" Наталия Казмер заявляла, что компания хоть и имеет назначение на полеты в Тбилиси (Грузия), однако пока не планирует туда летать из-за недостаточных потенциальных объемов перевозок.

http://www.trans-port.com.ua/index.php?newsid=23700

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Kokoity

February 16th, 2011, 04:40 PM

Грузия и Катар договорились о регулярных авиарейсах

Соглашение о воздушном сообщении между Грузией и Катаром было оформлено в ходе визита 15 февраля министра экономики и устойчивого развития Грузии Веры Кобалия в Доху. Согласно соглашению, между двумя странами будут осуществляться регулярные авиарейсы.Как заявила журналистам Вера Кобалия, «оформлено соглашение о воздушном сообщении, которое позволит катарским авиакомпаниям летать в Грузию и грузинским выполнять рейсы в Катар». По ее словам, в ходе визита в Доху также состоялись встречи с главами министерств финансов и экономики Катара.Министр экономики отметила, что катарская сторона проявила особый интерес к вопросу туризма и сотрудничеству с Грузией в этой сфере.

http://pik.tv/ru/news/story/gruziia-i-katar-dogovorilis-o-reguliarnix-aviareysax

Georgia, Qatar Sign Air Transport Deal
16/02/2011 05:03

Civil.Ge -- Georgia and Qatar signed on February 15 air transport agreement based on ‘open skies’ principle allowing unrestricted number of flights between the two countries.

The agreement was signed during Georgian Economy Minister Vera Kobalia’s visit to Qatar, which came less than a week before Georgian Foreign Minister, Girgol Vashadze, pays first official visit to Qatar on February 20-21.

“We are hoping to see Qatar Airways flights by the year-end,” Georgian Economy Minister, Vera Kobalia, told Gulf Times.

In separate comments, Kobalia said that she had discussed investment opportunities in Georgia during a meeting with Economy and Finance Minister of Qatar Youssuf Hussein Kamal.

http://finchannel.com/Main_News/Geo/81051_Georgia,_Qatar_Sign_Air_Transport_Deal/

jandra

March 1st, 2011, 12:19 PM

President says Poti airport to be largest in Caucasus

Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili says the Poti airport will be the largest in the Caucasus after its construction is over. Saakashvili attended the presentation of the Registration Economic Zone in Poti on Monday.
Saakashvili said the Poti airport would have the longest tarmac in Caucasus.
`We have already installed modern radar systems. It will be the airport, which will serve very significant tourist centers, Mestia and Batumi and Poti - as the important economic center of the Region,` Saakashvili said.
http://rustavi2.com/news/news_text.php?id_news=40488&pg=1&im=main&ct=0&wth=

jandra

March 24th, 2011, 12:33 PM

Airport in Kutaisi to be sold for 1 lari.
The right of managing the Kopitnari airport in Kutaisi may be transferred to the investor, which, as the Georgian government hopes, may ensure qualified and cheap servicing of the airport, GHN reports.

The government is intended to transfer the right of the airport management for a symbolic payment of 1 lari, Ministry of Economy and Sustained Development of Georgia reports.

In response, the company that will take over the airport management will provide the development of the airport infrastructure, low flight prices and other measures.

The government does not announce any tender or an auction on the transference of rights. The government has the right to dismiss all the bids. The government reserves the right to continue negotiations with the selected company regarding the rest of conditions, Ministry of Economy underlines.

The airport of Kopitnari is located 20 kilometers away from Kutaisi. The area of the airport is 35,5 hectares. The area of constructions is 2 thousand 300 square meters.
http://www.news.az/articles/georgia/33246

jandra

April 7th, 2011, 07:50 PM

Israeli Eshet Tour to start charter flights to Batumi
One of the largest Israeli tour operators starts its charter flights to Batumi, Georgia.
Starting from May 5, 2011, Eshet Tour will operate its flights five times per week on the aircrafts with its capacity of 148 passengers. During the summer season, the tourist’s company will send up to 3,000 tourists to Batumi.
Fresh Travel will be the Eshet Tour’s partner at the local market. These charter flights will be operated before October 23, 2011.
Last year, up to 1,000 tourists from Israel visited Georgia. http://www.apsny.ge/

Somalian

April 20th, 2011, 05:58 AM

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Kokoity

April 21st, 2011, 12:01 PM

Italian businessmen charmed by potential of Georgia
By Messenger Staff
Thursday, April 21
Prime Minister of Georgia, Nika Gilauri held business meetings with Italian authorities during his working visit to Italy on April 17-19. The Georgian PM introduced the President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Gianfranco Fini and the local businessmen to the Georgian business environment. A presentation on Georgian economy caused great interest among the Italian business representatives who expressed their interest in Georgia. “Italians had a great desire to visit Georgia, familiarize themselves with the country and invest in different fields,” PM said after the meeting.

Several companies which are ready to sign contracts will soon arrive in the country. Their main targets will be the energy sector, infrastructural projects and agriculture. “Let’s wait for the results,” Gilauri said hoping that Italian business and private sector would have more interest in the Georgian investment environment. Having met Giovanni Castellaneta, President of Italian Export Credit Insurance and Financial Services Group SACE, the Georgian PM spoke of the importance of economical cooperation with SACE investment institute oriented on carrying out serious investments.

Gilauri raised several new initiatives at the meeting with the Italian Minister of Economy. One of them was the establishment of direct flights between Tbilisi and Rome. “The Italian side expressed their interest in this project and I hope it will soon be taken into consideration,” PM told the media. It means that Italy will have 2 or 3 direct flights a week to the Georgian capital. Moreover the sides also discussed marine cooperation between Trieste – city and seaport in northeastern Italy and Poti – city in the eastern Black Sea coast in the west of Georgia. “This is also a very interesting project which would ensure distribution of European cargo to Asia through this route. This would attract additional cargo to Georgia and create new jobs and income for the country,” Gilauri stated.

http://www.messenger.com.ge/issues/2343_april_21_2011/2343_italian.html

Kokoity

April 22nd, 2011, 04:40 PM

President opens new radar system in Poti
22.04.11
Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili opened a new radio location system in Poti together with the representatives of the French delegation. The new modern radar system was equipped by a French Company Tales. The system can catch the signal in 400 km radius and it can identify flying objects regardless of weather conditions.
Georgian president spoke about the significance of the new radar system for the Poti international airport, which will easily connect Batumi and Anaklia resorts with Mestia and the rest of the world, which in its turn should be profitable for the country`s economics.

http://rustavi2.com/news/news_text.php?id_news=41228&pg=1&im=main&ct=0&wth=

jandra

April 22nd, 2011, 08:07 PM

Georgia May Sell Airport for $1 to Spur Investment, Tourism
Georgia may sell the airport in Kutaisi, the former Soviet republic’s second-largest city, for $1 as it tries to attract foreign investment and boost tourism.
“We’re in talks on the airport with possible investors from Germany, India and elsewhere,” Economy and Sustainable Development Minister Vera Kobalia said by telephone from the capital Tbilisi today. “One dollar is a symbolic price. We expect $20 million to be invested in the facility.”
The government is considering all options for Kutaisi airport, including selling or turning it over to an operating company, Ketevan Aleksidze, director of Georgian United Airports, said by telephone. The plan may involve attracting low-cost airlines from Europe to Kutaisi.
Kopitnari Airport, located about 14 kilometers (9 miles) from Kutaisi, currently handles an average of 200 passengers per hour, according to the Economy and Sustainable Development Ministry. It sits on 30.5 hectares of land and has 2,300 square meters of buildings.
Airports serving Tbilisi and the Black Sea port of Batumi are managed by Turkish operator TAV Havalimanlari Holding AS. (TAVHL)
http://georgiandaily.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21393&Itemid=74

Kokoity

April 22nd, 2011, 08:47 PM

Поти станет крупнейшей воздушной гаванью черноморского региона

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საქართველოს პრეზიდენტმა ფოთში ახალი სარადარო სისტემა გახსნა
საქართველოს პრეზიდენტმა ფოთში ახალი რადარი ფრანგული დელეგაციის წარმომადგენლებთან ერთად გახსნა. ახალი სისტემა საფრენი აპარატის სიგნალს 500 კილომეტრის რადიუსში, ნებისმიერ მეტეოროლოგიურ პირობებში იჭერს. რადიოსალოკაციო სადგურის დათვალიერებისას, რომელიც უახლესი ტექნიკით ფრანგულმა კომპანია „თალესმა" აღჭურვა, საქართველოს პრეზიდენტი ტულუზაში მყოფ 16 ახალგაზრდასაც გაესაუბრა, რომლებიც იქ საფრანგეთის სამოქალაქო ავიაციის უნივერსიტეტში სწავლობენ. ახალგაზრდები, რომლებიც ამ საერთაშორისო უმაღლეს სასწავლებელში იღებენ განათლებას, საქართველოს რეგიონებიდან არიან. მიხეილ სააკაშვილმა აღნიშნა, რომ შერჩევის ასეთი მეთოდი გამართლებულია, რადგან მსგავსი ინფრასტრუქტურის მშენებლობა სწორედ რეგიონებში მიმდინარეობს. საქართველოს პრეზიდენტი ფრანგი სტუმრებისა და ადგილობრივი აუდიტორიის წინაშე სიტყვითაც წარსდგა. მიხეილ სააკაშვილმა ამ სისტემის მნიშვნელობაზე ისაუბრა და აღნიშნა, რომ ის საფუძველს უყრის ფოთის ახალ საერთაშორისო აეროპორტს, რომელიც ბათუმს, ანაკლიასა და მესტიას მთელ მსოფლიოსთან დააკავშირებს. მისი თქმით, ფოთის აეროპორტს სტრატეგიული მნიშვნელობა ექნება ქვეყნის ეკონომიკური ზრდის თვალსაზრისით, რაც ხელს შეუწყობს ახალი სამუშაო ადგილების შექმნას და ტურისტების მოზიდვას. პრეზიდენტმა ასევე განაცხადა, რომ მომავალ წელს ფოთის პორტში დიდი ინვესტიცია ჩაიდება, ფოთშივე იგეგმება დიდი ქარხნებისა და საწარმოების გახსნაც. ამას გარდა, მან საფრანგეთისა და საქართველოს ურთიერთობაზეც გაამახვილა ყურადღება და აღნიშნა, რომ ჩვენი ქვეყნის ინფრასტრუქტურის განვითარების საქმეში საფრანგეთს დიდი წვლილი მიუძღვის.
დამსწრე საზოგადოების წინაშე სიტყვით საფრანგეთის ტრანსპორტის მინისტრიც გამოვიდა. ტიერი მარიანმა ყურადღება საქართველო-საფრანგეთის თანამშრომლობისა და საფრანგეთისა და საქართველოს პრეზიდენტების მეგობრული ურთიერთობის შესახებ ისაუბრა. მან ხაზგასმით აღნიშნა, რომ საფრაგეთი მხარს უჭერს საქართველოს დამოუკიდებლობასა და ტერიტორიულ მთლიანობას იმ საზღვრებში, რომლებიც საერთაშორისოდ არის აღიარებული. მისი თქმით, საფრანგეთი კმაყოფილია იმ ურთიერთობითაც, რომელიც საქართველოსა და ევროკავშირს შორის დამყარდა და დღითი დღე ღრმავდება.
„ის პოლიტიკური, ეკონომიკური და მეგობრული ურთიერთობა, რომელიც ორ ქვეყანას შორის ღრმავდება, განსაკუთრებულია და მუდმივად ვითარდება. საფრანგეთი მხარს უჭერს საქართველოს მოდერნიზაციის პროცესს. ჩვენ თქვენს გვერდით ვართ და ვაფასებთ იმ შრომას, რომელიც ყოველი ვიზიტისას უფრო და უფრო პროგრესირებადი ხდება", - განაცხადა მან.
საქართველოს ახალი სარადარო სისტემა სრულად აკმაყოფილებს „იკაოს" სტანდარტებს.

http://www.president.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=GEO&sec_id=226&info_id=6337

Kokoity

April 26th, 2011, 04:16 PM

კომპანია ”AIR FRANCE CONSULTING~-ი საქართველოს საავიაციო ბაზარს შეისწავლის

საქართველოს ეკონომიკისა და მდგრადი განვითარების სამინისტროში გაფორმდა შეთანხმება ”საქართველოში საავიაციო ბაზრის შესწავლის შესახებ” შპს ”საქართველოს აეროპორტების გაერთიანებასა” და ფრანგულ კომპანიას ”AIR FRANCE CONSULTING” შორის. დოკუმენტს ხელი მოაწერეს შპს ”საქართველოს აეროპორტების გაერთიანების” გენერალურმა დირექტორმა ქეთევან ალექსიძემ და ”AIR FRANCE CONSULTING”-ის ვიცე-პრეზიდენტმა ფილიპ ბორდელმა.

შეთანხმების თანახმად, ფრანგული კომპანიის მხრიდან მოხდება საქართველოს საავიაციო ბაზრის სრულყოფილი შესწავლა. ხელმოწერის ცერემონიალს დაესწრნენ საქართველოს ეკონომიკისა და მდგრადი განვითარების მინისტრი ვერა ქობალია და საფრანგეთის რესპუბლიკის ეკოლოგიის, მდგრადი განვითარების, ტრანსპორტისა და ბინათმოწყობის მინიტრის მოადგილე ტრანსპორტის დარგში ტიერი მარიანი.

”AIR FRANCE CONSULTING” წარმოადგენს ავიაკონცერნის “AIR FRANCE” შვილობილ კომპანიას, რომლის საქმიანობის ძირითად მიმართულებას წარმოადგენს საჰაერო ტრანსპორტის ინდუსტრიაში საკონსულტაციო და ტექნიკური მოსამხურების უზრუნველყოფა. აღნიშნულ კომპანიის განხორციელებულ პროექტთა რიცხვს მიეკუთვნება: Air France”, “Airbus”, “Aeroflot”, “Aeromexico”, “China Southern”, “Royal Air Maroco”, “Air Algeria”, “Airport of Nice”. საქართველოში არსებული ბიზნეს კლიმატისა და მზარდი ეკონომიკის პირობებში კომპანია “AIR FRANCE CONSULTING” თანამშრომლობის დაწყება ძალზედ მნიშვნელოვანია.

http://www.economy.ge/?category=4&lang=geo&item=723

“Air France Consulting” Company will study Georgia’s Aviation Market

Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia signed an agreement “about the study of aviation market in Georgia” between “Union of Georgian Airports” LLC and “Air France Consulting.” The document was signed by general director of “Union of Georgian Airports” LLC, Ketevan Aleksidze, and Vice-President of “Air France Consulting” Phillippe Bordel.

According to the agreement, the French company will thoroughly study Georgian aviation market. The signing ceremony was attended by Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Vera Kobalia, and The French Minister of State for Transport, Ministry of Ecology Sustainable Development, Transport and Housing, Mr. Thierry Mariani.

“Air France Consulting” is the subsidiary company of “Air France,” and its main direction is the technical support and consulting of transport industry such as: Air France”, “Airbus”, “Aeroflot”, “Aeromexico”, “China Southern”, “Royal Air Maroco”, “Air Algeria”, “Airport of Nice”. Collaborating with “Air France Consulting” is very important taking into consideration the business climate and expanding economy of Georgia.

http://www.economy.ge/?category=4&lang=eng&item=472

Kokoity

April 27th, 2011, 10:58 PM

Regular Flights to be Fulfilled between Georgia and Kazakhstan
27-04-2011
Fulfillment of regular flights will start between Georgia and Kazakhstan in a month, Vera Kobalia, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, told the Liters edition .
‘Flights will be fulfilled between Tbilisi and Alma-Ata thrice in a week’, Kobalia said.
The Georgian government is expecting up to 3 million tourists this year, the National Agency for Tourism says.

http://www.interpressnews.ge/en/economics/27857-regular-flights-to-be-fulfilled-between-georgia-and-kazakhstan.html

jandra

May 3rd, 2011, 07:23 PM

Qatar Airways opens Doha-Baku-Tbilisi route

Qatar Airways announced Monday the opening of new Doha-Baku-Tbilisi air route, a statement on the official website of the company says.
Doha-Baku section of the route will be non-stop. Flights on the route will be operated daily, starting Nov. 30.
The route will be operated with Airbus A320 aircraft in a two-class configuration of 12 seats in Business Class and 132 in Economy.

Doha – Baku – Tbilisi
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QR977 TBS2015 – 2130GYD2230 – 0015+1DOH 320 x256

QR does not have local traffic rights on Baku – Tbilisi sector.

Kokoity

May 6th, 2011, 03:28 PM

Georgia to intensify air communication with Kazakhstan
06.05.11 11:56
Georgia and Kazakhstan will intensify air communication - Georgian Minister of Economics and Sustainable Development Vera Kobalia agreed with Kazakh counterparts during the visit to the country. According to the agreement, Tbilisi will receive three flights a week from Alma-Ata as the tourist season opens in Georgia, expecting the growth of tourists from Kazakhstan.
According to the official data, the number of visitors from Kazakhstan last year was 45% higher in comparison with previous years. The authorities of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Kazakhstan hope that the tourism relations will be further reinforced after the two countries sign the agreement, which stipulates imposition of closer ties between Georgian and Kazakh industries and development of cooperation. The agreement is scheduled to be signed this summer.
During the visit to Kazakhstan, Georgian Minister viewed a new bicycle track, which is the largest in the region. Sportsmen from various countries undertake trainings at the training base located by the bicycle track.

http://rustavi2.com/news/news_text.php?id_news=41410&pg=1&im=main&ct=0&wth=

Kokoity

May 9th, 2011, 06:12 PM

President opens tarmac of Zugdidi airport
09.05.11
Georgian president opened a tarmac of the Ingiri airport in Zugdidi today. Mikheil Saakashvili was the pilot of the first flight by a Sesna type plane today.
President also met with locals in Zugdidi and promised them that Zugdidi would soon have a new airport constructed by the project of an Italian architect. The airport will have Zugdidi-Mestia and Zugdidi - Batumi flight. The new airport with new flights and services and with modern infrastructure will make it easier for tourists to plan their tours.
`We will purchase new planes made in France and we`ll have regular flights. We`ll have larger airport in Poti, but the Zugdidi airport will also capable to receive flights and tourists will be able to visit Anaklia and Mestia by direct flights from Zugdidi. Zugdidi is a large city and it needs its own airport,` Saakashvili announced.
Before the visit to the Zugdidi airport, Georgian president visited the village of Jvari, a native place of Meliton Kantaria, the hero of the WW2 Saakashvili laid wreath on the grave of the Georgian sergeant of the Soviet Army, who hoisted a Soviet flag Banner of Victory over the Reichstag on in 1945. President also visited N3 public school of the village, where Kantaria studied. The school has been named after Meliton Kantaria. President unveiled the memorial board of Meliton Kantaria today.

http://rustavi2.com/news/news_text.php?id_news=41450&pg=1&prior=2&ct=0

Kokoity

May 19th, 2011, 08:10 PM

Direct air flights to be performed between Georgia and China
19.05.11
Direct air flights will be performed between Georgia and People`s Republic of China. The first flight is reported to be performed on June 9, 2011.
South China Airlines, the fourth largest air company in Georgia will perform the flights.
Urumqi-Tbilisi-Urumqi flight is expected to be performed three times a week - on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
As expected, the direct flights would assist cooperation of business circles of teh two countries and make tourist relations more intensive.

http://rustavi2.com/news/news_text.php?id_news=41604&pg=1&im=main&ct=0&wth=

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საქართველოსა და ჩინეთს შორის პირდაპირი საჰაერო მიმოსვლა იწყება

საქართველოსა და ჩინეთის სახალხო რესპუბლიკას შორის პირდაპირი საჰაერო მიმოსვლა იწყება. ეს საკითხი სამინისტროში გამართულ შეხვედრაზე განიხილეს - ჩინეთის ავიაკომპანიის "China southern airlines" -ის დელეგაციას საქართველოს ეკონომიკისა და მდგრადი განვითარების მინისტრის მოადგილე გიორგი კარბელაშვილი და სამოქალაქო ავიაციის სააგენტოს ხელმძღვანელი ირაკლი დავითაძე შეხვდნენ.

ჩინეთის სახალხო რესპუბლიკასა და საქართველოს შორის პირველი ავიარეისი 2011 წლის 9 ივნისს შესრულდება. ფრენები განხორცილდება ჩინეთის ავიაკომპანიის "China southern airlines" -ის მიერ. ავიაკომპანია სიდიდით მსოფლიოში მეოთხე ადგილს იკავებს. რეისი ურუმჩი-თბილისი-ურუმჩის მიმართულებით კვირაში სამჯერ - ყოველ სამშაბათს, ხუთშაბათს და შაბათს შესრულდება. ფრენის ხანგრძლივობა დაახლოებით 5 საათი იქნება.

ჩინეთთან საჰაერო მიმოსვლის დაწყების შესახებ კომენტარი გააკეთა საქართველოს ეკონომიკისა და მდგრადი განვითარების მინისტრმა ვერა ქობალიამ. მინისტრის განცხადებით, პირდაპირი რეგულარული ავიარეისის დანიშვნა ხელს შეუწყობს ორი ქვეყნის საქმიანი წრეების სამომავლო თანამშრომლობას და საქართველოში ახალი ინვესტიციების მოზიდვას. ამასთან, ვერა ქობალიას განცხადებით, საქართველო-ჩინეთს შორის პირდაპირი ავიარეისები უფრო ინტენსიურს გახდის ორ ქვეყანას შორის ტურისტულ ურთიერთობებს.

როგორც გიორგი კარბელაშვილმა აღნიშნა, ეს ერთ-ერთი მნიშვნელოვამი რეისი იქნება საქართველოს ისტორიაში, რადგან ქვეყანა კიდევ ერთხელ შეასრულებს სატრანზიტო ფუნქციას. მიღწეული შეთანხმების მნიშვნელობაზე ისაუბრა ჩინეთის დელეგაციის ხელმძღვანელმაც - ჩინეთის სამხრეთის ავიახაზების ხინძიანის ფილიალის ვიცეპრეზიდენტის, კან იუნგ ჯანის განცხადებით, ორ ქვეყანას შორის პირდაპირი ავიამიმოსვლის დაწყება მნიშვნელოვანია როგორც პოლიტიკურ-ეკონომიკური, ისე ტურისტული სფეროების მხარდაჭერის კუთხით.

http://www.economy.ge/?category=4&lang=geo&item=755

gio maisuradze

May 28th, 2011, 11:13 AM

ukacravad mara suratebis atvirtvas veravin maswavlis? uamravi surati makvs tbilisis aeroportis da ak minda rom davdo.

gio maisuradze

May 28th, 2011, 12:07 PM

Tbilisi airport
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gio maisuradze

May 28th, 2011, 12:12 PM

Tbilisi Airport
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gio maisuradze

May 28th, 2011, 06:50 PM

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1388836

Tbilisi airport thread

gio maisuradze

May 31st, 2011, 03:57 PM

დღეიდან ბათუმის საერთაშორისო აეროპორტიდან “ანადოლუ ჯეთისა” და “ბორა ჯეთის” ერთობლივი პირდაპირი ავია რეისების შესრულება დაიწყო ანკარის მიმართულებით. ბათუმიდან რეისები კვირაში ორჯერ – ოთხშაბათსა და შაბათს განხორციელდება.
“ანადოლუ ჯეთი” და “ბორა ჯეთი” დაბალტარიფიანი ავია კომპანიებია და მგზავრებს ეკონომიურ ტარიფებს სთავაზობენ. ბილეთის ფასი ორივე მიმართულებით 85 ევროდან დაიწყება.

ანკარის გავლით მგზავრებს საშუალება ექნებათ ისეთ ქალაქებს ეწვიონ როგორიცაა: სტამბული (საბიჰა გოგჩენის აეროპორტი), კოპენჰაგენი, კიოლნი, სტოკჰოლმი, თეირანი, ანტალია, ბოდრუმი, იზმირი და მრავალი სხვა.
“ანადოლუ ჯეთისა” და “ბორა ჯეთის,” როგორც პარტნიორ ავიახაზებს შორის გაფორმებული ხელშეკრულება ძალაში 2011 წლის 23 მაისს შევიდა.

gio maisuradze

June 1st, 2011, 01:01 PM

ახალი რეისები ბათუმიდან!
ავიაკომპანია ”აირზენა” ზაფხულის სეზონზე მგზავრებს სიახლეებს სთავაზობს. კომპანიის მენეჯმენტის გადაწყვეტილებით ბათუმიდან ახალი მიმართულებები დაინიშნა. 5 ივნისიდან იწყება ბათუმი - თელ-ავივი - ბათუმის რეისების შესრულება (რეისები კვირა დღეს შესრულდება), 18 ივნისიდან - ბათუმი-ბაქო-ბათუმი (რეისები კვირაში სამჯერ - ორშაბათს,ოთხშაბათს და შაბათს განხორციელდება). ამას გარდა, უკვე დანიშნულ ბათუმი-კიევი-ბათუმის რეისებს სიხშირეები დაემატება და კვირაში სამის ნაცვლად ფრენები ხუთჯერ განხორციელდება. ხოლო თბილისიდან ბათუმის მიმართულებით რეისები ყოველდღიურად შესრულდება.
ავიაკომპანიის მენეჯმენტში თვლიან, რომ აღნიშნული ფრენების დანიშვა აჭარის რეგიონში ტურისტების მიზიდვას შეუწყობს ხელს და წელს უფრო მეტი უცხოელი ნახავს არა მხოლოდ განახლებულ ბათუმს , არამედ შესაძლებლობა ექნება ბათუმიდან სულ რაღაც 2 საათის სავალზე ახალი კურორტი ანაკლია მოინახულოს.

Kokoity

June 2nd, 2011, 11:12 AM

Air Astana begins direct flights to Tbilisi
02.06.11
New Air Company emerges on Georgian air market - from today on, Air Astana will make flights from Alma-Ata to Tbilisi and back three times a week. The first plane from Alma-Ata landed in Tbilisi airport this morning. The passengers were greeted with a special ceremony in the airport.
Along with comfortable and reliable service, Air Astana offers flights to several exotic cities via Alma-Ata.

http://rustavi2.com/news/news_text.php?id_news=41837&pg=1&im=main&ct=0&wth=

hakz2007

June 7th, 2011, 05:32 AM

Air Astana Launches New Services to Tbilisi and Samara
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Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier launched new services from Almaty to Tbilisi, capital of Georgia and Samara in southern Russia as of June 2, 2011.

air-astana-embraerBoth services will be operated by the new Embraer 190 on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Flight time from Almaty to Tbilisi is 4 hours and 3hours 30 minutes to Samara.

The launch of these new services represents another important step in Air Astana's strategic plan to significantly expand its Central Asia network, which has already seen the rapid expansion new services between Almaty to Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan, Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan, St Petersburg in Russia, Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan and Urumqi in western China. In the last 7 months, Air Astana added 7 new international routes to its network.

Air Astana’s E-190s are configured with 97 seats in a two-class layout and will operate alongside the existing fleet of Airbus A320 Family aircraft on the regional network. The fleet of E-190s will grow to six aircraft by the end of 2012 and gradually replace the fleet of six Fokker 50 turboprops that will all be retired.
“Air Astana is delighted to launch new services to Tbilisi and Samara, which will help to boost business, economic and cultural relations between these cities and Kazakhstan,” said Peter Foster, President of Air Astana. “Passengers on the expanding regional network out of Almaty can now start enjoy the airline’s award winning service aboard the new fleet of Embraer E-190s.”http://ftnnews.com/aviation/12761-air-astana-launches-new-services-to-tbilisi-and-samara.html

Kokoity

June 9th, 2011, 05:24 PM

First direct flight from China to Georgia performed
09.06.11
First direct flight from China to Georgia was performed on Thursday. The air lines that took off from Beijing landed in Tbilisi International Airport at about 2 p.m. today.
Official delegation from China arrived onboard the flight from Beijing to Tbilisi. Georgia`s Economy Minister Vera Kobalia met the Chinese guests in the airport.
Regular flights between China and Georgia are reported to be performed three times a week since today.

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gio maisuradze

June 9th, 2011, 08:51 PM

air astana in
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china southern airlines in
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Kokoity

June 16th, 2011, 03:06 PM

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gio maisuradze

June 16th, 2011, 10:05 PM

ТБИЛИСИ, 16 июн - Новости-Грузия, Циция Мамулашвили. Российская авиакомпания "Сибирь" (S7 Airlines) получила разрешение от авиационных властей России на осуществления прямых чартерных рейсов Москва-Кутаиси-Москва, сообщил корр. "Новости-Грузия" в четверг представитель компании Паата Камараули.

По словам представителя компании, разрешение предусматривает осуществления прямых чартерных рейсов между Кутаиси и Москвой с конца июля в течение трех месяцев.

Предположительно прямое авиасообщение между Кутаиси и Москвой начнется с 6 августа. На этом этапе в неделю будет выполняться два рейса.

Представитель "Сибири" сказал, что между Кутаиси и Москвой авиасообщение было прервано с 2008 года, после событий августа.

Что касается прямых чартерных рейсов Москва-Тбилиси-Москва, которых осуществляет также и "Сибирь", по словам Камараули, авиакомпания также получила разрешение на продолжение чартерного авиасообщения до сентября этого года.

Срок действующего разрешения истекал в конце июня.

"Авиакомпания "Сибирь" в настоящее время выполняет в неделю пять чартерных рейсов Москва-Тбилиси - по понедельникам, вторникам, четвергам, пятницам и субботам. С 6 июля авиакомпания будет осуществлять рейса каждый день. Каждодневные рейса будут завесить на спросе пассажиров", - отметил Паата Камараули.

Прямые рейсы между Россией и Грузией были отменены в 2006 году после обострения отношений между двумя странами, на некоторое время восстановлены в 2008 году и затем снова отменены после августовской войны 2008 года.

Кроме "Сибири" прямые чартерные рейсы между странами осуществляет грузинская авиакомпания Airzena Georgian Airlines.

Первые чартерные рейсы Тбилиси-Москва-Тбилиси по разрешению Минтранса РФ Airzena в 2010 году совершила по случаю православных праздников Рождества и Пасхи.

TBILISI, June 16 - News-Georgia Tsitsiya Mamulashvili. Russian airline "Siberia" (S7 Airlines) has received approval from aviation authorities of Russia on the implementation of direct charter flights from Moscow to Kutaisi-Moscow, said the correspondent. "News-Georgia" on Thursday, spokesman Paata Kamarauli.

According to the company, the resolution provides for the implementation of direct charter flights between Moscow and Kutaisi in late July for three months.

Presumably the direct flights between Moscow and Kutaisi will begin on August 6. At this stage in the week will be two flights.

The representative of "Siberia", said that between Kutaisi-Moscow air service has been interrupted since 2008, after the events of August.

As for direct charter flights from Moscow to Tbilisi to Moscow, which also carries out and "Siberia", according to Kamarauli, the airline has also received permission to continue the charter air service until September this year.

The authorization expired at the end of June.

"Airline" Siberia "is currently serving a week, five charter flights from Moscow to Tbilisi - on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. On July 6, the airline will operate flights every day. The daily flights will hang on the demand of passengers," - said Paata Kamarauli.

Direct flights between Russia and Georgia were canceled in 2006 after tensions between the two countries for the time being restored in 2008 and then abolished after the 2008 war.

In addition to "Siberia" direct charter flights between the countries implementing the Georgian airline Airzena Georgian Airlines.

The first charter flights to Tbilisi-Moscow-Tbilisi to resolve the Ministry of Transportation in 2010 Airzena made on the occasion of Orthodox Christmas and Easter.

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gio maisuradze

June 17th, 2011, 06:32 PM

”აირზენა” მგზავრებს სიახლეებს სთავაზობს
13:49 17-06-2011
ავიაკომპანია "აირზენა" ზაფხულის სეზონზე მგზავრებს სიახლეებს სთავაზობს.
როგორც ~ინტერპრესნიუსს~ ~აირზენადან~ აცნობეს, კომპანიის მენეჯმენტის გადაწყვეტილებით, ბათუმიდან ახალი რეისები დაინიშნა. 18 ივნისიდან ბათუმი-ბაქო-ბათუმის მიმართულებით ფრენები იწყება. რეისები კვირაში სამჯერ - ორშაბათს, ოთხშაბათს და შაბათს განხორციელდება. 21 ივნისიდან, კვირაში ორჯერ, ბათუმი-მოსკოვი-ბათუმი(სამშაბათი, კვირა) შესრულდება. 5 ივნისიდან დაიწყო ბათუმი - თელ-ავივი - ბათუმის რეისების შესრულება (რეისები კვირა დღესაა დანიშნული).
ისრაელიდან ტურისტების ნაკადი ყოვედღიურად იზრდება. მხოლოდ 3 რეისით თელ-ავივიდან ბათუმში აიზრენამ 350 ტურისტი ჩაიყვანა. ასევე, უკვე დანიშნულ ბათუმი-კიევი-ბათუმის რეისებს სიხშირეები დაემატება და კვირაში სამის ნაცვლად, ფრენები ყოვედღიურად განხორციელდება. ივნისის ბოლოდან იგეგმება ბათუმიდან თეირანის მიმართულებით ფრენების დანიშვნა. ხოლო თბილისი-ბათუმი-თბილისი ყოველდღიურად სრულდება.
ავიაკომპანიის მენეჯმენტში მიიჩნევენ, რომ ახალი რეისების დანიშვნა აჭარის რეგიონში ტურისტების მიზიდვას შეუწყობს ხელს და წელს უფრო მეტი უცხოელი ნახავს არა მხოლოდ განახლებულ ბათუმს, არამედ შესაძლებლობა ექნება ბათუმიდან სულ რაღაც 2 საათის სავალზე ახალი კურორტი ანაკლია მოინახულოს.
სტატისტიკური მონაცემებით, მხოლოდ ერთი კვირის განმავლობაში "აირზენამ" ბათუმში 750 ტურისტი ჩაიყვანა.

jandra

June 19th, 2011, 05:30 PM

The Chairman of Ajara Government leaves for Poland, Silesian Voivodeship for 3-day visit. Levan Varshalomidze and his colleague Marshal Adam Matusiewicz will sign Agreement of Cooperation between Silesian Voivodeship and Ajara Autonomous Republic.

Comprehensive Co-operation is planned between Ajara and Silesia. It includes close partnership in economic, trade, tourism, culture, health care and agriculture spheres. By establishing close links between two regions Georgian side especially hopes for attracting of Polish tourists to Ajara.

It gives more hopes, that initiator of the multilateral agreement is Polish side. Travel Relations between Silesia and Ajara have long history. In the Soviet period majority of the polish tourists were arriving from this Voivodeship.

In order to promote touristic relations, appointing of direct flight Katowice-Batumi is planned. For discussing these and other issues the Chairman of Ajara Government will meet with the leaderships of chamber of commerce and industry of Katowice, UpperSilesian Aviation Group and with “WizzAir” company.
http://www.ajara.gov.ge/eng/?page=show&id=1816

gio maisuradze

June 19th, 2011, 07:13 PM

magaria!

Kokoity

June 20th, 2011, 05:22 PM

"Сибирь" налаживает прямое авиасообщение между Москвой и Кутаиси
17/06/2011

Российская авиакомпания "Сибирь" (S7 Airlines) получила разрешение от авиационных властей России на осуществления прямых чартерных рейсов Москва-Кутаиси-Москва, сообщил представитель компании Паата Камараули.

По словам представителя компании, разрешение предусматривает осуществления прямых чартерных рейсов между Кутаиси и Москвой с конца июля в течение трех месяцев.

Предположительно прямое авиасообщение между Кутаиси и Москвой начнется с 6 августа. На этом этапе в неделю будет выполняться два рейса.

Представитель «Сибири» сказал, что между Кутаиси и Москвой авиасообщение было прервано с 2008 года, после событий августа.

Что касается прямых чартерных рейсов Москва-Тбилиси-Москва, которых осуществляет также и "Сибирь", по словам Камараули, авиакомпания также получила разрешение на продолжение чартерного авиасообщения до сентября этого года.

Срок действующего разрешения истекал в конце июня.

"Авиакомпания «Сибирь» в настоящее время выполняет в неделю пять чартерных рейсов Москва-Тбилиси - по понедельникам, вторникам, четвергам, пятницам и субботам. С 6 июля авиакомпания будет осуществлять рейса каждый день. Выполнение рейсов будет зависеть от спроса", - отметил Паата Камараули.

http://bizzone.info/transportation/2011/1308330818.php

Kokoity

June 21st, 2011, 06:00 PM

Airzena makes first Moscow-Batumi flight
21.06.11
The liner of the Airzena air company has made its first direct flight from Moscow to Batumi today. The lines landed in Batumi airport at 17:30 Tbilisi time taking 505 passengers to the Adjarian capital. The flights are scheduled twice a week - on Tuesdays and Sundays and the ticket price begins from 193 EURO.
Airzena PR department authorities say the air company makes direct flights Tbilisi-Moscow everyday; in addition, they make flights from Baku, Kiev and Tel-Aviv to Batumi regularly. The company expects further growth of visitors to Batumi.

http://rustavi2.com/news/news_text.php?id_news=42112&pg=1&im=main&ct=0&wth=

UrsuRO

June 22nd, 2011, 03:36 PM

the tbilisi airport looks very good

gio maisuradze

June 24th, 2011, 05:43 PM

photoes are taken by Luka Makhviladze. Turkish airlines a320. Tbilisi-Istanbul-Antalya. 2011.

Tbilisi airport
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gio maisuradze

June 25th, 2011, 07:23 PM

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1391040

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1388836

xalxno damipostet akac vaa :D :D

Kokoity

July 14th, 2011, 10:13 PM

First Charter Flight Tehran-Batumi-Tbilisi

120 Passengers arrived with the first charter flight Tehran-Batumi-Tbilisi today at 10:40. Part of the passenger remained in Batumi and another part left for Tbilisi.

The Chairman of Ajara Government, Levan Varshalomidze, owner of "Georgian Palace Hotel" Temur Chkonia and representative of Iranian Tourism Company "GTI" met the guests at the Batumi International Airport.

"0I am very happy with starting the flight. We will be happy to receive guests from around the world, including from Iran and wish them pleasant rest and business trip in Ajara as well as in the rest parts of Georgia",- noted :Levan Varshalomidze.

Regular flights with the "Airzena" plane will be carried out once a week, on Friday at 10:40 pm. With the increased number of tourists, frequency of flights will be added as well.

Performance of Georgian Songs and Dances was held at Batumi International Airport. Guests also tasted traditional sweets.

http://www.ajara.gov.ge/eng/index.php?page=show&id=1846

Kokoity

July 18th, 2011, 05:44 PM

First Charter Flight Kharkov-Batumi

30 Passengers arrived with the first charter flight Kharkov-Batumi today at 16:05. The Flight is implemented by "Airzena" plane, model CRJ-200.

Regular flights with the "Airzena" plane will be carried out once a week. With the increased number of tourists, frequency of flights will be added as well.

Kharkov-Batumi is regional Flight. The Aircraft is designed for 50 passengers.

Flight Kiev-Batumi was the only flight performing from Ukraine till today.

From tomorrow flights Batumi-Odessa will be performed, while Flights Batumi-Donetsk will be implemented from 21th of July.

http://www.ajara.gov.ge/eng/?page=show&id=1855

jandra

July 20th, 2011, 12:56 AM

Direct Flights Donetsk-Batumi Starts Operation From July 22
The Consulate General of Georgia in Donetsk with the airline “Airzena-Georgian Airlines” opens direct air route Donetsk-Batumi.
As reported at the Consulate General, the first flight will be conducted on July 22.
Flight “Donetsk-Batumi” will be implemented during the summer shipping season every Friday.
“Airzena-Georgian Airlines” plans to open an additional round trip if there is an increased demand for transport on this route.
http://www.prime-news.net/?p=14987&lang=en

Kokoity

August 14th, 2011, 06:02 PM

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gio maisuradze

September 12th, 2011, 12:18 PM

Flydubai gets official seal of approval for Tbilisi route
Posted on 12 September 2011 in Route Planning & Tourism

As the only airline to offer direct flights from the UAE to Tbilisi, flydubai received an official seal of approval from the Deputy Minister of Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, George Karbelashvili, who hailed the entry of flydubai into Georgia as an important milestone in the development of relations between the two nations.

On his official visit to the UAE and accompanied by Georgian state television, Deputy Minister of Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, George Karbelashvili, commented: “Flydubai’s entry into Georgia is a momentous step in UAE-Georgia relations and I am sure flydubai’s connection between Tbilisi and Dubai will help to establish and strengthen ties between the countries. We have a number of common areas of interest such as banking, real estate, oil and gas and tourism; and this is the opportunity to step-up collaboration in these sectors while exploring new relationship avenues.”

Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO, flydubai said: “We are grateful to the Georgian authorities for welcoming flydubai into Tbilisi. As Georgia’s largest city as well as its industrial, social, and cultural centre, Tbilisi is gaining prominence in the Middle East both as a business and leisure destination. Also, improving air links between Dubai to Central and Eastern Europe is of great strategic importance to us. There are more than 55,000 expatriates from this region residing in the UAE and more than a million tourists visiting the emirates every year. We hope our network of direct flights will play a part in making travel between the UAE and Central and Eastern Europe easier and more affordable.”

Above: Deputy Minister of Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, George Karbelashvili with flydubai CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith.

Located at the crossroads of West Asia and Eastern Europe, Georgia has one of the strongest and fastest developing economies in the region and in recent years has made foreign investment more attractive through reduced regulation and taxes. It is also one of the members of the GUAM Organisation for Democracy and Economic Development along with Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Moldova.

Above: Georgian delegates and flydubai officials with Deputy Minister of Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, George Karbelashvili with flydubai CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith.

Tbilisi is flydubai's 45th destination, with the UAE low-cost airline currently operating five routes to former Soviet states: Yerevan (Armenia) Baku (Azerbaijan), Yekaterinburg and Samara (Russia) and Ashgabat (Turkmenistan). In addition, flydubai will be launching two additional routes to Russia with flights to Kazan beginning 14 September 2011, and flights to Ufa beginning 17 September 2011. The airline’s flights to Ukraine will take off to Kiev and Kharkiv from 16 September 2011 and to Donetsk from 17 September 2011.

Kokoity

September 16th, 2011, 08:06 PM

Direct flights to connect Dubai and Georgia

Flydubai, Dubai’s low-cost carrier, has announced that it has expanded operations across Central and Eastern Europe and had added Georgia as the airline’s 45th destination.

According to a statement issued on September 12, direct services between Dubai and Tbilisi will begin on November 4 and will be offered twice a week. The price for a roundtrip ticket will start at $270.

“We are obliged to add Georgia as a new destination,” Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of Flydubai said in the statement, adding that “Tbilisi is the country’s largest city, as well as its industrial, social, and cultural centre, the town is gaining prominence in the Middle East both as a business and leisure destination.”

“Improving air links between Dubai to Central and Eastern Europe is our main strategy,” Ghaith Al Ghaith said.

At a meeting in Dubai with Georgian Deputy Economy Minister Giorgi Karbelashvili in September, Flydubai said that it had received official approval to begin the service between the two cities

“I believe that [this] decision will help establish and strengthen ties between the countries,” Karbelashvili said. “We have a number of common areas of interest such as banking, oil, gas, real estate and tourism and this will provide us an opportunity to establish a healthy and reliable relationship.”

Established in 2008, Flydubai is owned by the Dubai government and operates flights to over 40 destinations, including Azerbaijan and Armenia, Georgia’s neighboring countries.

By Nino Edilashvili
15.09.2011

http://www.georgiatoday.ge/article_details.php?id=9458

Lechi Guano

September 20th, 2011, 09:47 PM

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La tumbadora

September 20th, 2011, 09:52 PM

In Georgian Airways, very good service. (July 2011)

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Regards :cheers:

Kokoity

September 28th, 2011, 07:27 PM

ATR plane to perform flights from Tbilisi to mountainous Mestia
28.09.11
Contemporary airplane will perform flights from Tbilisi to Mestia in Georgia`s mountainous region of Svaneti since today.
ATR type small Boeing manufactured in France, is capable of seating of 80 passengers and is equipped with contemporary systems.
The first trial flight was performed by the plane to Mestia on Wednesday. Georgia`s Economy Minister Vera Kobalia took part in the flight monitoring the process in the pilots` cabin.
The flight was completed successfully. It took 40 minutes to travel from Tbilisi to Mestia on the plane.
The mentioned lights were performed by Canadian planes before.

http://rustavi2.com/news/news_text.php?id_news=43274&pg=1&im=main&ct=0&wth=

DanielGeo

September 30th, 2011, 04:21 AM

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http://www.atraircraft.com/products/atr-42-500.html

Kokoity

September 30th, 2011, 06:21 PM

First Iraqi Tourists In Batumi

Under the organization of Turkish Airlines, a group of 10 representives including journalist, TV reporters and tour operators from Erbil-Iraq arrived to Batumi. During 3 days, the group visited historical and natural sites of Batumi. Members of the group commented that, natural and historical features of Georgia would attract increasing number of Iraqi tourists in the near future. After Batumi discovery, group went to Tbilisi for next step of their Georgia journey.

http://www.georgiatoday.ge/articles.php?cat=Business&version=581

Kokoity

October 17th, 2011, 04:02 PM

Airzena Company to buy two new liners from Boeing
17.10.11 13:44
Boeing Vice President Martin Bentrott is in Georgia. The representative of the company met with the chief of the Airzena Air Company Tamaz Gaiashvili. The sides signed a contract, according to which, the Georgian Company will buy a new liner Boeing 737 next year and Boeing Dream Liner in 2018.
In addition, Boeing Company will provide trainings for Airzena pilots. The company has already allocated 50,000 GEL for the Tbilisi Aviation University.

http://rustavi2.com/news/news_text.php?id_news=43469&pg=1&im=main&ct=0&wth=

jandra

October 28th, 2011, 01:44 PM

Royal Jordanian Airlines to Conduct Flights to Georgia
“Royal Jordanian Airlines” will conduct regular flights to Georgia from April of 2012. This was one of the key issues discussed at the meeting between the Deputy Minister of Economic and Sustainable Development of Georgia and the Jordanian Minister of Transport Mohannad Qudah. At the meeting the sides discussed the importance of launching regular flights between the two countries which will promote bilateral economic and business contacts between Georgia and Jordan.

Within the frameworks of the visit the sides signed an agreement on cooperation in the tourism field. From the Georgian side, the deal was signed by Maia Sidamonidze, the chairperson of the Tourism Department of Georgia.
In addition, the Georgian delegation held meetings with leading companies from the country’s tourism industry. At the meetings the sides decided that representatives of Jordanian tour operators would arrive in Georgia to get acquainted with the local market and establish business relations.
http://www.onlinenews.ge/index.php?id=15708&lang=eng

Kokoity

October 31st, 2011, 06:14 PM

Georgia, Jordan agree on direct flights
31.10.11
Georgia and Jordan will have direct air-communication from now on - the delegation of the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Economics signed a corresponding agreement with Jordan`s Royal Airlines within the visit to Near East.
The agreement also includes cooperation in the tourism sector and the international automobile transit as well.
The delegation of Georgia will discuss the appointment of direct flights in Qatar too. The sides have already discussed a cooperation memorandum between the sea ports of the two countries.

http://rustavi2.com/news/news_text.php?id_news=43614&pg=1&im=main&ct=0&wth=

Kokoity

November 4th, 2011, 12:42 PM

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Fly Dubai to make first Tbilisi-Dubai flight
04.11.11
Fly Dubai air company will make its first direct flight from Tbilisi to Dubai tomorrow. The plane will depart from Tbilisi international airport at 02:30 tonight. Boeing liner will make the flight and the tickets will be absolutely affordable for travelers - the return ticket will cost $270. The flights will be made twice a week - on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The details of the direct air communication between Georgia and Dubai were reported at the press conference held at the Tbilisi Marriot today.
`First important step is direct flights between Tbilisi and Dubai, the second is a new tourist direction for tourists and we expect growth of the visitors` number to Georgia next year, because this will be an absolutely new market for Georgia,` Minister of Sustainable Development and Economics Vera Kobalia said.

http://rustavi2.com/news/news_text.php?id_news=43666&pg=1&im=main&ct=0&wth=

gio maisuradze

November 4th, 2011, 06:57 PM

B747-800 Cargolux in Tbilisi international airport
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jandra

November 22nd, 2011, 07:38 PM

The President of Georgia launches construction of new international airport
Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili personally destroyed the old building of Kutaisi Airport, which is located in the town Kopitnari. Saakashvili dressed in ceremonial costume got a bulldozer and destroyed one of the walls of the old airport.
"We will build an international airport here, which will take the aircraft from Munich, Rome, Baku and other cities next year," he said.
According to Saakashvili, airline with low tariffs will be held for flights from Kutaisi.
"These companies will do everything not to allow other companies to set high prices," he said.
A Dutch company will build the airport.
The Georgian government announced about the expression of an interest for the purchase of LTD Kutaisi Airport for a symbolic price - 1 lari on March 18. As stated in the relevant official statement, "the government is ready to invite the companies to put forward their proposals for the maintenance of low-cost airlines. The company has to transport more than 20 million passengers a year. However, the Georgian government agrees to provide funding for the project if the company satisfies their requirements".
Expression of interest is not the nature of the tender or auction. So the Government of Georgia has the right not to accept any of the bids.
http://en.trend.az/regions/scaucasus/georgia/1960416.html

jandra

November 24th, 2011, 01:17 PM

Visualisation Kutaisi Airport by UNStudio
http://www.dezeen.com/2011/11/23/kutaisi-airport-by-unstudio/

jandra

November 30th, 2011, 10:00 PM

French Airlines To Perfom Flights In Mestia In January
French "Atair" airlines will launch flights performing in Mestia direction (a highland townlet in northwest Georgia, at an elevation of 1,500 meters in the Caucasus Mountains) in January 2012. "Commersant" was told by the head of Mestia tourism information center. According to Mr. Japaridze, a runway is being widen and the new airlines will start flights on 50 - seat aircraft.
He claims that the new plane will be able to fulfill flights in bad weather, that is impossible today. Along with that, he explains, the tourists can climb Svaneti in bad weather by motor vehicle. According to the head, tourist season will not be delayed due to bad weather.
For more information: Canadian Airlines which has performed Tbilisi - Mestia flights intends to leave Georgia in the end of the year. French "Atair" has carried out the first test flight in Mestia direction in the end of September.
http://commersant.ge/eng/?id=447

jandra

December 2nd, 2011, 04:25 PM

Estonian Air opens new destinations starting from spring 2012, Estonian Air will open new route Tallin-Tbilisi.In order to widen the network and develop transit traffic between Estonian Air’s Eastern and Western destinations, Estonian Air will open on 8 April 2012, a new route to Tbilisi, Georgia with 4 weekly flights.

Flight schedule on Tallinn-Tbilisi route from 8 April 2012:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday OV387 Tallinn 23:40 Tbilisi 04:05 +1
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday OV388 Tbilisi 04:45 Tallinn 07:10

One way fares start from 89.90 EUR from Tallinn and 103.06 EUR from Tbilisi, if purchased from www.estonian-air.com, including all fees and taxes, subject to availability.
During the ongoing Birthday Campaign from 1 to 6 December 2011, Estonian Air offers very attractive introducing fares to Tbilisi.
Estonian Air, Estonia’s national carrier, is the biggest operator in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Estonian Air flies non-stop to more than 20 destinations in CIS, Scandinavia and in Europe.http://estonian-air.com/en/service/news/press-releases/estonian-air-opens-new-destinations/

jandra

December 6th, 2011, 05:38 PM

Alitalia to Start Service to Tbilisi

After long and efficient negotiations with Alitalia, TAV Georgia managed to convince Italy’s largest air carrier to start regular flights from Rome to Tbilisi in forthcoming summer season.
Italy’s largest and world’s 19th largest company is expected to operate at least 2 flights per week. Ticket prices are not certain yet, but shall be finalized within a few months.
With the fleet of 150 airplanes, Alitalia performs flights to 28 local and 62 international destinations in 41 countries worldwide and soon Georgia will be added to this list.

Speaking of the significance of the flight, TAV Georgia’s General Manager Mr. Mete Erkal said: “The direct Rome-Tbilisi flight will not only strengthen the trade-commercial ties between the two countries, but will also increase the possibility of Georgian travelers roam around many countries worldwide. Each new air company entering the Georgian air market is one more step ahead made toward the tourism development, what TAV Georgia always meets with delight and appreciation.”
Up to today the only way to travel to Italy for Georgians was via third countries.
Over the past year air companies Air Astana, China Southern Airlines, Ata Airlines, Taban Airlines, Ural Airways, Fly Dubai and Air Cairo had entered Georgian air market and Qatar Airways will start operations in February 2012. In the nearest future the list will be enriched with another famous air carrier- Alitalia.
http://finchannel.com/Main_News/Travel_Biz/99507_Alitalia_to_Start_Service_to_Tbilisi/

sandro_

December 7th, 2011, 09:18 PM

Good but i'm still waiting for the first USA - Georgia direct flight.

Kokoity

December 9th, 2011, 11:14 AM

Estonian Airlines introduces Tbilisi flights

Estonia’s national carrier, Estonian Air, will offer four weekly flights to Tbilisi beginning in the spring of 2012. Aiming to develop Tallinn into a regional hub, Estonian Air officials have decided to add new routes to Finland and one to Georgia.

“Estonian Air is aiming to attract different types of travelers, paying more attention to increase the share of transfer passengers,” said Tero Taskila, the CEO of Estonian Air on December 2.

The Estonian market is limited, so the air company felt the need to expand its market size. The airline, which is based in Tallin, is a regional airline feeding into the Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) network. Officials from Estonian Air hope the decision will encourage more passengers to use the Estonian Air network and Tallinn Airport as a transfer.

Estonian Air offers direct flights from Tallinn to throughout Europe including Brussels, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Paris and Oslo.

“Estonian Air is now the only international and full-service carrier operating from those places that provides wide connectivity to Europe, Scandinavia and CIS countries (Commonwealth of Independent States),” Taskila said.

By Ia Natsvlishvili
8.12.2011

http://www.georgiatoday.ge/article_details.php?id=9701

Kokoity

December 27th, 2011, 05:45 PM

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New service at Tbilisi International Airport
27.12.11
A new service has been introduced in Tbilisi International Airport - Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia Vano Merabishvili was the first who tested the work oft he new electronic gate. The new service will be available for those citizens of Georgia, who have biometric passports. The procedure of passing the passport control will take only 16 seconds - the visitor will have to pass the identification of the passport data and the finger-print and then pass the e-gate.
Vano Merabishvili told journalists the Ministry worked to improve all necessary services with introducing ultra-modern technologies throughout the country and the system of the internal affairs will soon be the best in the world.
`We`ll not stop, we are developing and becoming more modern, more European and ore digital. In near future we shall give field computers to five thousand of our police officers and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia will be best equipped in the world and we`ll try to simplify all services we are offering to our citizens and foreign visitors,` Minister said.

http://rustavi2.com/news/index.php

jandra

January 17th, 2012, 01:23 AM

FlyGeorgia to take to the skies in 2012

A new, full-service, privately owned and controlled carrier will connect the capital Tbilisi to a number of destinations in Europe, the Middle East, Central and South Asia as well as the CIS in 2012.
Offering convenient schedules from the Georgian capital, the airline will deploy its modern, dual-type fleet to destinations such as London, Rome, Dusseldorf, Dubai and Delhi amongst many others. Preparations are well under way and the launch date will be confirmed and publicly announced shortly.
The airline’s multinational and experienced management will focus on providing quality services and market-demanded frequencies across the network, propelling FlyGeorgia into a formidable niche carrier segment that will link the continents via Tbilisi and provide convenient onward connections across its network.
One of the airline’s primary goals is to contribute to the admirable growth in both tourism and business arrivals to the country and therefore play an active role in Georgia’s future tourism and economic development.
Dubai-based tasc aviation has been contracted to assist in the airline’s launch, with efforts progressing rapidly in both Tbilisi and Dubai.
http://www.airnewstimes.co.uk/flygeorgia-to-take-to-the-skies-in-2012-13552-news.html

jandra

January 31st, 2012, 06:50 PM

Batumi, Nakhicevan to launch direct flights
Azerbaijan has proposed launching direct flights between the capital city of Ajaria, Batumi, and Nakhichevan, the Georgian news agency GHN reported.
Ajarian Minister of Finance and Economy Vazha Bolkvadze has told the agency that they are set to start negotiations to select a company responsible for operating the flights.
Ajaria and Nakhichevan are reportedly cooperating in the spheres of economy and culture. http://www.tert.am/en/news/2012/01/30/batum-nakhchivan/

jandra

January 31st, 2012, 10:21 PM

Georgian airports’ passenger air transportations increased by 31.3% in 2011

In 2011, Georgian airports provided air transportation of 1,112,539 passengers or by 31.3% more, as compared with the indicator for 2010.
In 2011, 7,989 regular and 2,430 charter flights were operated from Georgian airports and, in aggregation; this is by 25.8% more, than in 2010.
According to the Civil Aviation Agency the Tbilisi International Airportserved 977,294 passengers, the airport in Batumi– 126,783 passengers, Kutaisi– 4,527, and the airport in Mestia – 3,935 passengers. http://www.apsny.ge/2012/eco/1327729529.php

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February 2nd, 2012, 02:35 PM

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Авиакомпании возобновили авиасообщение между Россией и Грузией.

Авиасообщение между Россией и Грузией, прерванное более трех лет назад из-за войны в Южной Осетии, фактически возобновлено. И хотя авиавласти стыдливо именуют рейсы между Москвой и Тбилиси чартерными, российская «Сибирь» и грузинская Airzena открыто продают авиабилеты на своих сайтах. Правда, удовольствие лететь напрямую обходится недешево — почти вдвое дороже, чем через третьи страны.
Прямое авиасообщение неоднократно приносилось в жертву при ухудшении российско-грузинских политических отношений. Впервые оно было прервано осенью 2006 года, когда в Грузии задержали пятерых российских военнослужащих. Потом ограничения на полет грузинских авиакомпаний в Россию вводились в начале 2008 года после шпионского скандала. В августе 2008 года из-за вооруженного конфликта в Южной Осетии авиасообщение было полностью прервано.
Накануне 2011 года удалось достичь договоренности о выполнении разовых чартерных рейсов между Грузией и Россией в новогодний сезон, затем программа полетов была продлена. А на прошлой неделе Транспортная клиринговая палата (ТКП) разослала агентам письмо вице-президента Михаила Доброгорского о том, что грузинская авиакомпания Airzena сможет продавать билеты через АРС «Сирена-Трэвел» «по маршруту Тбилиси — Москва, рейс ЖГ-1930, и Москва — Тбилиси, рейс ЖГ-1929, с 29 января по 24 марта 2012 года с частотой выполнения три рейса в неделю». Появление в системе бронирования ТКП авиакомпании Airzena в самом перевозчике не комментируют.
На сегодняшний день между Москвой и Тбилиси летают два перевозчика — российская «Сибирь» и Airzena. Как говорит официальный представитель Росавиации, в связи с отменой регулярного сообщения между странами все рейсы имеют статус чартерных. В то же время билеты на московские рейсы Airzena можно купить непосредственно на сайте авиакомпании — обычно такая опция предусмотрена только для регулярных направлений. Та же картина и с «Сибирью». В авиакомпании отмечают, что рейс Москва — Тбилиси является чартерным, но организуется на регулярной основе. В Росавиации говорят, что «никаких законодательных ограничений в Воздушном кодексе по поводу продажи билетов на чартеры на сайтах авиакомпаний не существует».
Между тем удовольствие прямого перелета по маршруту Москва — Тбилиси не из дешевых. На март билеты на рейсы «Сибири» продают по 15,5 тыс. руб., почти такой же ценник и у Airzena. Лететь через Киев или Минск почти вдвое дешевле.
Рейсы между Грузией и Россией очень востребованы, ведь в нашей стране проживает очень большая грузинская диаспора, но туристического потока между странами практически нет из-за политических разногласий двух государств. «Говорить о развитии туризма в таких условиях нельзя. Хотя регион в целом интересен для российских туристов», — отмечает коммерческий директор «VIP-сервиса» Дмитрий Горин.
Авиасообщение — не единственная область российско-грузинских отношений, где наметилось потепление. В конце прошлого года начались разговоры о возобновлении поставок в Россию грузинских вин и минеральной воды. 6 января 2012 года глава Роспотребнадзора Геннадий Онищенко начал переговоры с производителями минеральной воды «Боржоми». Ожидается, что ее поставки могут начаться в ближайшие месяцы.