Flying over the colorful Azat Reservoir. Certifications
Shortly after the official establishment, the process was started to obtain an Air Operator Certificate (AOC). The AOC determines an air carrier has professional competence to ensure the safety of its operations and entitles the company to commercial helicopter transportation. “During the process, there were some changes in Armenia and we needed to make some changes in our company management. At that time, I was appointed CEO of the company,” Manukyan said.
Shortly after obtaining the AOC in June 2018, Armenian Helicopters managed to get a Part 145 certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This certification allows in-house maintenance staff to approve certain aircraft maintenance tasks and checks. “For each certificate we managed to receive, we had to send our specialists abroad for training,” Manukyan said. “We are still working on some documentation. We applied for our third issue of operation manuals in the beginning of February 2024. Now, our new manuals are fully compliant with the EASA-regulations.”
Armenian Helicopters received an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) audit this year, and it applied for a new type of AOC. In the past, the Armenian Civil Aviation Committee issued AOCs for one or two years. Nowadays, the certificates are issued for 16 years. The current certificate expires this year.
“For customer convenience, we usually pick them up from Zvartnots International Airport,” Manukyan said.
New base of operations
Armenian Helicopters began its operations from Zvartnots International Airport, Armenia’s main airport. “Three years ago, we started to rent a piece of land east of Yerevan,” Manukyan said. “Our own hangar area with several helipads was built there, along with an office building with several hotel rooms and a small training center. We started operating from this place in the spring of 2022.
“Depending on customer requirements, Armenian Helicopters also operates from other airports and helipads in Armenia and abroad. For customer convenience, we usually pick them up from Zvartnots International Airport. Another location is Dalma helipad, near the shopping center in Yerevan. Our base station is approximately 30 minutes by car from the city center. For the convenience of our clients, we offer the option of being picked up.”
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