The European Union is scheduled to conduct an inspection of Kyrgyzstan’s civil aviation sector in May 2025, with the aim of removing the country from its aviation blacklist. This announcement was made by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov during the People’s Kurultai (assembly) in Bishkek on December 20-21.
Japarov expressed optimism, stating, "This is expected to be the final inspection that will remove us from the blacklist."
He highlighted that all Kyrgyz airlines have been banned from flying to Europe since 2007.
Earlier this month, at the opening of the modernized Karakol airport, Japarov emphasized that Kyrgyzstan has never been closer to being removed from the EU’s blacklist.
"Previously, no serious steps were taken in this direction, but now our country is making every effort to successfully accomplish this important stage," he added.
In October 2024, Daniyar Bostonov, Acting Director of the State Civil Aviation Agency (GACA), presented a detailed report to the European Commission outlining the measures taken to improve Kyrgyzstan's aviation sector. As part of preparations for the EU audit, GACA also announced plans to seek advisory assistance from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Japarov further revealed that once Kyrgyzstan is removed from the EU blacklist, the country will regain direct flight access to major European destinations, including Berlin, Paris, and London, as well as cities like Chicago and Kuala Lumpur.
In November 2024, Japarov announced that Kyrgyzstan’s Asman Airlines had already begun searching for two Airbus A320 family narrowbody aircraft to operate flights to Europe, further signaling the country’s commitment to reestablishing air links with the continent.
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