BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 12. Kazakhstan is
preparing for an International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) by
the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the development
of direct air connectivity with the U.S.
This was announced by Kazakhstan's Ministry of Transport in
posts on social media.
"On June 11, 2026, the Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan
approved the draft law “On amendments and additions to certain
legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on issues of
mechanical engineering and transport. The document introduces a
series of changes to the country’s law “On the use of airspace of
the Republic of Kazakhstan and aviation activities,” the ministry
said.
According to the ministry, the amendments are designed to
further improve the national civil aviation regulatory framework
and align Kazakhstan’s legislation with international aviation
standards and recommended practices.
The changes are particularly significant in the context of
Kazakhstan’s preparation for the IASA conducted by the FAA, which
evaluates countries’ compliance with international safety oversight
standards under the International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) framework.
“The implementation of the adopted amendments will strengthen
the state system of flight safety oversight and contribute to the
fulfillment of the Head of State’s instruction to launch direct air
services between Kazakhstan and the United States,” the ministry’s
press service said.
According to the United States Department of Transportation, the
FAA’s IASA program assesses aviation safety oversight based on
ICAO’s eight critical elements, including aviation legislation,
operational regulations, personnel training, certification systems,
surveillance, and resolution of safety concerns.
