Kyrgyzstan Removed from EU Aviation Blacklist, Eyes European Flights

Kyrgyzstan is intensifying negotiations to establish flights to Europe following its removal from the European Union's aviation blacklist. Daniyar Bostonov, Director of the State Agency for Civil Aviation, announced that discussions are underway with Germany and Poland to resume air travel.

"We want to revive flights to the Federal Republic of Germany, for example. We are also holding talks with Polish airlines," Bostonov stated. He added that the state-owned company, Asman Airlines, has procured Airbus A321 aircraft specifically for operating flights within the EU. "We are awaiting the arrival of these aircraft and will begin flying there."

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We want to revive flights to the Federal Republic of Germany, for example. We are also holding talks with Polish airlines.

Bostonov emphasized that exiting the blacklist is more significant than just direct flights, impacting the country's reputation, its civil aviation sector, and its ability to attract foreign investment. He noted that these negotiations extend beyond the EU to include countries in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and beyond.

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We are awaiting the arrival of these aircraft and will begin flying there.

Kyrgyzstan is committed to aligning its civil aviation regulations with international standards. Bostonov mentioned ongoing improvements to domestic instructions and regulations. He highlighted that after being removed from the blacklist, the country must submit audit reports to the European Commission every six months for three years to demonstrate its maintained safety standards. "We are still under careful supervision," he stressed.

This development marks the first time in two decades that Kyrgyz air carriers have the right to fly to Europe, following Kyrgyzstan's successful removal from the EU's safety list.

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We are still under careful supervision.