he national air carrier of Armenia gave a present to its 500 thousandth passenger within 2009. The passenger was on Yerevan-Rome-Yerevan flight of Armavia, having launched on 15 July, 2009 and her name was Ani Afyan. I often travel with Armavia and always note high-level service of the company. The gift I have just been presented is the evidence of the company's warm attitude towards its passengers - mentioned Ani Afyan. Mr. Belluyan Norayr, the Director General of Armavia Air Company, mentioned that the current growth of passenger flown in comparison with the same period of 2008 is around 11%. By the end of the year we will likely transport the 700 thousandth passenger. The number of the transported passengers increases also thanks to the newly-opened flights. In 2010 we will probably open new destinations,- announced Mr. Belluyan. He also reminded that in December 2009 a C?-100 Superjet type of aircraft will be delivered to Armavia, in 10 days the fleet of the company will be enlarged by CRJ-200 type of aircraft, and at the beginning of the next year the company will receive another Superjet. As we have already promised the millionth passenger of Armavia Air Company will be presented with a car of Mercedes make, - added Mr. Belluyan. It is worth mentioning that in 2008 Armavia transported about 647 thousand passengers. Press-service of Armavia Air Company