Passenger air traffic in Romania could rise by 8 percent to 10 percent this year, to 11.1 million passengers, from 10.09 million last year, according to Transport Ministry state secretary Eusebiu Pistru.

Pistru said talks were held with Turkish airline Pegasus, which is interested in operating on the Romanian market. According to the state secretary, airline Emirates from the United Arab Emirates, a Ukrainian airline and an Indian one are also interested in operating in Romania.

Mediafax