Aviation History
Armenia's civil aviation since independence has seen repeated flag-carrier turnover: Armenian Airlines (1991) gave way to Armavia (founded 1996, flying from 2001), which dominated the market before collapsing into bankruptcy in 2013. Subsequent attempts to re-establish a stable flag carrier, most recently the Air Arabia joint venture branded Fly Arna/Armenian National Airlines (2021-2024), have also failed, leaving Zvartnots International Airport served mainly by foreign and low-cost carriers — a situation that remains fluid.
Shortly after independence from the Soviet Union, Armenian Airlines is established as the country's first post-Soviet flag carrier.
Armavia is established as a new flag carrier, beginning commercial flights in 2001 and eventually eclipsing Armenian Airlines.
An Armavia Airbus A320 crashes into the Black Sea near Sochi, killing all 113 aboard, Armenia's deadliest aviation accident.
Armavia files for bankruptcy and suspends all operations after two years of financial losses, leaving Armenia without a functioning flag carrier.
A joint venture between Armenia's National Interests Fund (51%) and Air Arabia (49%) launches a new flag carrier based at Zvartnots.
The Air Arabia joint venture stops flying in January and enters liquidation, again leaving Armenia without a stable flag carrier.
Armavia (historical) · Armenian Airlines (historical) · Fly Arna / Armenian National Airlines (historical, ceased 2024) · FlyOne Armenia
Wikipedia, Simple Flying, Hetq — note: Armenia's flag-carrier situation has changed multiple times and its current status should be treated as volatile