U.S.-Armenia Open Skies Accord Enters Into Force

The comprehensive Open Skies agreement to expand and liberalize bilateral civil aviation relations between the United States and the Republic of Armenia entered into force on June 16, 2009, following an exchange of diplomatic notes between the two countries.  The agreement was signed on November 21, 2008, after written exchanges between officials of the Armenian and U.S. Governments.

The U.S.-Armenia Open Skies agreement represents a market-oriented approach to aviation relations:  airlines, not governments, will decide which cities to serve, the frequency of flights, the equipment used, and the prices charged.  The agreement will strengthen and expand the already strong trade and tourism links between the United states and Armenia, and provide multi-million dollar benefits to American and Armenian carriers and the traveling public, while preserving the United States’ commitments to aviation safety and security. 

The United States has now reached Open Skies agreements with over 90 countries and territories.

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