diff --git a/src/script/hydra_build.pl.in b/src/script/hydra_build.pl.in
index 08280a6a..04fcbe22 100755
--- a/src/script/hydra_build.pl.in
+++ b/src/script/hydra_build.pl.in
@@ -91,10 +91,16 @@ sub sendEmailNotification {
 
         );
 
+    # if there is a previous build with same buildstatus, do not send email
     if (defined $prevBuild && ($build->resultInfo->buildstatus == $prevBuild->resultInfo->buildstatus)) {
         return; 
     }
 
+    # if buildstatus of this build is aborted, do not send email
+    if ($build->resultInfo->buildstatus == 3) {
+        return; 
+    }
+
     # Send mail.
     # !!! should use the Template Toolkit here.