BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 25. A final decision
regarding the potential removal of Kyrgyz Airlines from the
European Union Aviation Safety List is anticipated in May 2026,
Trend reports, citing
the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan.
This timeline was announced following a meeting between Adylbek
Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, and
Peter Sørensen, Chairman of the EU Aviation Safety Committee.
In the course of the meeting, the parties acknowledged the
significant improvements resulting from sectoral reforms, including
the establishment of the State Civil Aviation Agency by President
Sadyr Japarov. This initiative facilitated the introduction of
modern regulatory mechanisms, enhanced oversight, and alignment
with the standards set by the International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO).
The Kyrgyz delegation highlighted the tangible outcomes of these
reforms. Passenger traffic increased from 3.9 million in 2021 to
over 6 million in 2025, while the number of flights rose from
34,000 to 52,000. Additionally, all 11 airports in the country have
been modernized.
Kasymaliev further noted that Kyrgyzstan has begun implementing
plans for long-haul flights, which include the acquisition of two
Airbus A321 aircraft, with a plan to lease 10 more by 2030. He also
emphasized that the implementation rate of ICAO standards in
Kyrgyzstan has reached 85.8%.
