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By Aynur Jafarova

Lankaran and Zagatala Azerbaijan's two regional airports gained international status.

The decision was made by the Cabinet of Ministers on the amendments to the charter and structure of the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) Close Joint-Stock Company.

The decision said the Gabala international airport and the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger airline were included in the structure of AZAL, and Aircraft Maintenance Administration and Production and Economic Administration, which are parts of the company, were eliminated.

Being the biggest Azerbaijani airline and national flag carrier and a regional and CIS leader in its number of new aircrafts, AZAL offers flights to European countries, the CIS, Middle East, and Asia to its passenger. After purchasing new Boeing aircrafts for long-haul flights in 2014, the airline plans to open regular flights to several destinations in North America and Southeast Asia.

The company cooperates with about 60 airlines to provide its passengers with an opportunity to travel freely around the world.

AZAL includes Azerbaijan Airlines cargo airline, Azalhelikopter Baku airline, Azalagro Yevlakh airline, National Aviation Academy, Heydar Aliyev, Ganja and Nakhchivan international airports, Azerairnavigation air traffic Administration, aviation security Administration, AzalOil fuel and lubricants Administration, international commerce Administration, as well as branches and representative offices.