Kyrgyzstan has been removed from the European Union's list of air carriers banned from operating within the bloc, ending an 18-year restriction that had been in place since 2006. The announcement was made by the press service of President Sadyr Japarov, citing a notification from the European Commission's Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE).

All certified air carriers in Kyrgyzstan have been removed from the list of airlines subject to the EU operating ban, according to the statement.

The decision was taken following a meeting of the EU Air Safety Committee (ASC) held on May 19-21. The press service noted that the decision will be formalized through a European Commission regulation.

The European Commission reportedly praised the progress achieved, including the results of technical consultations, an assessment visit in March 2026, and successful hearings in Brussels, the statement said.

In March 2026, Kyrgyz officials signed a contract to deliver Airbus A321 aircraft to the country, signaling a broader effort to modernize the nation's aviation sector.

Source: www.gazeta.uz