BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, March 5. Kyrgyzstan,
Airbus Europe, and BBAM Leasing discussed the expansion of the
airline fleet with new aircraft and the strengthening of
partnerships in the civil aviation sector, Trend reports via the press
service of the president of Kyrgyzstan.


This topic was addressed during a meeting on March 5, where
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov received President of the
Europe Region for Airbus Johan Pelissier and Senior Vice President
of BBAM Leasing Maurice Prendergast.


The head of state emphasized that Kyrgyzstan attaches great
importance to expanding mutually beneficial and effective
cooperation with Airbus Europe, as confirmed by the agreement
signed today.


“We highly value this as an important contribution to the
development of our country’s civil aviation, the improvement of
transport reliability, the strengthening of flight safety, and the
expansion of air connectivity,” Sadyr Japarov said, noting that the
country’s aviation sector is currently developing dynamically.


In this context, he highlighted the modernization of airport
infrastructure, the expansion of regional routes, and the
improvement of the aviation system in line with international
standards. While previously only four airports in the country were
fully operational, today all 11 airports are functioning, and
construction of the Jalal-Abad International Airport continues.


Additionally, Kyrgyzstan is in the final stage of the process to
be removed from the European Union’s “blacklist” on aviation
safety. Sadyr Japarov noted that the final audit is scheduled for
this month.


In this regard, the president urged the company executives to
consider providing support in this direction.







In turn, Pelissier highly appreciated the achievements in the
development of Kyrgyzstan’s aviation sector, noting the consistent
work on modernizing the industry and improving aviation safety.


He also expressed interest in expanding long-term cooperation
not only in commercial aviation but also in other areas, including
transport and logistics.


“We were pleased to hear that Kyrgyzstan is in the final stage
of the EU audit and are ready to provide the necessary support and
assistance in this matter,” Pelissier said.


Prendergast noted that the aircraft being acquired by Kyrgyzstan
fully comply with international standards and added that company
specialists will visit the country to assist local colleagues in
mastering the operational systems and technical aspects of the new
planes.


At the conclusion of the meeting, President Sadyr Japarov, Johan
Pelissier, and Maurice Prendergast confirmed their readiness for
further mutually beneficial and productive cooperation.


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