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Who is designing Central Asia’s aviation map?
Who is designing Central Asia’s aviation map?
Over the past two years, China has become one of the fastest-growing international markets for Central Asian aviation. New services are appearing almost every month, frequencies are increasing, and Chinese ...
Kyrgyzstan’s Karakol airport opens for trunkline operations following runway extension
Kyrgyzstan’s Karakol airport opens for trunkline operations following runway extension
Karakol Airport (IATA: IKG), serving the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan, has welcomed its first-ever medium-haul commercial aircraft, signaling that its newly upgraded airfield infrastructure is fully operational for narrowbody airliners. ...
SkyFru Airlines replaces TezJet on Bishkek–Moscow route
SkyFru Airlines replaces TezJet on Bishkek–Moscow route
On August 5, Kyrgyz privately-held carrier SkyFru launched regular flights between the country's capital, Bishkek, and Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport. The route was previously operated by TezJet, which lost its air ...
Kyrgyzstan mandates Kyrgyz language for key in-flight announcements
Kyrgyzstan mandates Kyrgyz language for key in-flight announcements
Kyrgyzstan has introduced a new regulatory mandate impacting the operations of all carriers flying into the Central Asian republic. Effective September 1, the State Civil Aviation Agency (SCAA) of Kyrgyzstan ...
Kyrgyzstan bans overbooking
Kyrgyzstan bans overbooking
Kyrgyzstan’s State Civil Aviation Agency (SCAA) has officially banned overbooking—the widespread industry practice of overselling inventory relative to physical cabin capacity. The mandate applies universally to both domestic operators and ...
Air China enters Kyrgyzstan market with Beijing–Bishkek service
Air China enters Kyrgyzstan market with Beijing–Bishkek service
Air China, the national flag carrier of the People's Republic of China, has launched direct scheduled flights between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK/BJS) and Bishkek’s Manas International Airport (FRU). With ...
TezJet license revoked following serious incident
TezJet license revoked following serious incident
Kyrgyzstan’s aviation authorities have revoked of what they called license (the air operator certificate, AOC) of private carrier TezJet, following a serious incident at Bishkek’s Manas International Airport on July ...
TezJet fleet grounded following MD-83 incident in Bishkek
TezJet fleet grounded following MD-83 incident in Bishkek
Fleet of the Kyrgyz private airline TezJet, whose McDonnell Douglas MD-83 aircraft was involved in a serious aviation incident this morning, has been temporarily grounded. This was announced by the ...
Kyrgyz TezJet MD-83 suffers main gear collapse during takeoff at Bishkek
Kyrgyz TezJet MD-83 suffers main gear collapse during takeoff at Bishkek
A TezJet McDonnell Douglas MD-83 suffered a left main landing gear collapse during its takeoff roll at Bishkek’s Manas International Airport (BSZ) on July 7. The aircraft (registration EX-80003) was ...
IATA: Central Asia is transitioning into an intercontinental air bridge
IATA: Central Asia is transitioning into an intercontinental air bridge
Central Asia is transitioning into an intercontinental air bridge: since 2019, air cargo volumes in this region have more than doubled, said an analytical report released by the International Air ...
Air Arabia returns to Kyrgyzstan, considers network expansion
Air Arabia returns to Kyrgyzstan, considers network expansion
Following a one-year hiatus, Emirati low-cost carrier (LCC) Air Arabia is resuming scheduled flights from Sharjah to Kyrgyzstan’s two largest cities. The airline is also exploring the launch of new ...
Kyrgyzstan removed from EU Air Safety blacklist after two decades
Kyrgyzstan removed from EU Air Safety blacklist after two decades
Today, June 8, 2026, Kyrgyzstan was officially removed from the European Union Air Safety List, according to a statement from the country’s presidential administration. The Central Asian nation had been ...