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  • Comment: Noting that article on this same topic was deleted through AfD a week ago. Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Asman Airlines - Ratnahastin (talk) 14:20, 13 December 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: I am not familiar with the content of the previous article. But in this case it is already the largest regional airline in the country, flying to 7 destinations. I think it has more right to exist than an Riyadh Air airline that doesn't have a single flight.
Asman Airlines
"Асман Эйрлайнс" Авиакомпаниясы" ЖЧК[1]
IATA ICAO Call sign
— KGN[2] MANAS BIRD
Founded1 July 2023[3]
Commenced operationsSeptember 27, 2024 (3 months ago) (2024-09-27)
HubsManas International Airport [4]
Focus citiesOsh
Fleet size2 [5]
Destinations5[6]
HeadquartersManas International Airport, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Key peopleJoldoshbek Aidaraliev (CEO)[7] [8]
Websiteasmanairlines.kg

Asman Airlines (Kyrgyz : Асман Эйрлайнс) or legally Asman Airlines Air company Limited liability company[1] (Kyrgyz : "Асман Эйрлайнс" Авиакомпаниясы" Жоопкерчилиги чектелген коому), is a Kyrgyzstani airline operating domestic flights from its base at Manas International Airport.

The airline's corporate headquarters are on the grounds of Manas International Airport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.[1]

History

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Asman Airlines is a Kyrgyzstan-based airline, established as a subsidiary of the state-owned Manas International Airport. Joldoshbek Aidaraliev has been appointed as the General Director of Asman Airlines.[9]

From 2023 to 2024, the airline prepared its team and trained employees. Pilots were trained by Canadian specialists, while the flight attendants underwent training with the Russian airline Aurora.[8]

On September 6, 2024, Asman Airlines took delivery of its first aircraft, a Dash 8 Q-400.[10]

On September 27, 2024, Asman Airlines successfully completed its first scheduled flight from Bishkek to Osh.[8] On September 30, 2024, Asman Airlines operated its first flight from Bishkek to Talas.[11]

On October 7, 2024, Asman Airlines opened its office in Bishkek.[12]

On November 1, 2024, Asman Airlines presented a 5-year business plan developed with the support of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This plan outlines the airline's strategic objectives, key phases of implementation, and major initiatives for the next several years.[13]

As of December 19, 2024, Asman Airlines has launched twice-weekly flights on the Bishkek–Karakol route.[14][15]

In January 2025, Asman Airlines launched a flight between Osh and Karakol.[16] The flight duration is 1 hour and 20 minutes. [17]

Destinations

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The airline specializes in regional flights within Kyrgyzstan, aiming to connect various cities across the country. Asman Airlines operates routes to several destinations from Bishkek, including Talas, Osh, Batken, Razzakov and Karakol.[18]

Destinations served by Asman Airlines
Country City Airport Notes Refs
Kyrgyzstan Bishkek Manas International Airport Main hub [6]
Kyrgyzstan Osh Osh International Airport [6]
Kyrgyzstan Talas Talas Airport [6]
Kyrgyzstan Batken Batken Airport [6]
Kyrgyzstan Razzakov Razzakov Airport [6]
Kyrgyzstan Jalal-Abad Jalal-Abad Airport [6]
Kyrgyzstan Karakol Karakol International Airport [19]
Kyrgyzstan Naryn Naryn Airport [20]

Interline agreements

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Asman Airlines has interline agreements with the following airlines:

Fleet

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Q400 aircraft of Asman Airlines bearing registration mark EX-2001 parked at Manas International Airport

Its fleet includes two Bombardier Dash 8-400 aircraft, capable of seating up to 80 passengers​.[22] The airline has plans for expansion, having doubled its fleet size in 2025 to accommodate growing demand and enhance regional connectivity​.[23] Asman Airlines has signed a contract with the De Havilland factory in Canada to acquire four aircraft for its fleet.[24]

Current fleet

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As of January 2025, the Asman Airlines fleet consists of the following aircraft: [25]

Asman Airlines fleet
Aircraft In Service Orders Passengers Notes
DHC-8-400 2 [26] 2 [27] 80
Total 2 2

Fleet development

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Asman Airlines plans to lease two Airbus[28] aircraft, specifically the Airbus A320 and the Airbus A321, for direct flights from Bishkek to Europe. The proposed routes include connections between Bishkek and cities such as Paris, Berlin, and London.[29][30]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Kyrgyz Stock Exchange". www.kse.kg.
  2. ^ "Asman Airlines Airline Profile | CAPA". centreforaviation.com.
  3. ^ "Аэропорт "Манас" создал новую авиакомпанию - "Асман Эйрлайнс"". kaktus.media. July 1, 2023.
  4. ^ "Asman Airlines - ch-aviation".
  5. ^ [1]
  6. ^ a b c d e f g "Международный аэропорт «Манас»". www.airport.kg.
  7. ^ "Проверка сессии - ОсОО.KG". www.osoo.kg.
  8. ^ a b c ПЕТЧЕНКО, Илья (August 14, 2024). "Asman Airlines совершит первый авиаперелет из Бишкека в Ош 27 сентября -". 24.kg.
  9. ^ Аэропорт «Манас» создал еще одну авиакомпанию - «Асман Эйрлайнс»
  10. ^ "Важная новость для авиации Кыргызстана! | Государственное агентство гражданской авиации". caa.kg.
  11. ^ "30-сентября авиакомпания "Asman Airlines" осуществила свой первый рейс в направлении Бишкек-Талас. | Государственное агентство гражданской авиации". caa.kg.
  12. ^ "В Бишкеке открыли офис государственной авиакомпании «Асман Эйрлайнс»". Новости Кыргызстана - КНИА «Кабар».
  13. ^ "Kyrgyzstan's Asman Airlines Outlines Growth Strategy, Doubles Fleet | Aviation Week Network". aviationweek.com.
  14. ^ "С 19 декабря стартуют рейсы Бишкек – Каракол с бесплатной перевозкой лыж". Economist.kg. December 18, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  15. ^ CEO Asman Airlines о том, как с нуля создать успешную авиакомпанию в Кыргызстане
  16. ^ Авиакомпания Asman Airlines совершит первый рейс из Оша в Каракол
  17. ^ Asman Airlines запускает первый рейс между Ошем и Караколом
  18. ^ "Сколько будут стоить авиабилеты из Бишкека в Каракол? Названа цена". Economist.kg. December 11, 2024.
  19. ^ "Стала известна стоимость авиабилетов Бишкек - Каракол". kaktus.media. December 11, 2024.
  20. ^ С 27 сентября запустят рейсы из Бишкека в Талас, Нарын и Каракол
  21. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com.
  22. ^ "В Кыргызстан прибыл второй самолет для авиакомпании Asman Airlines -". 24.kg. October 29, 2024.
  23. ^ Lake, Jon (September 11, 2024). "First Dash 8 for Kyrgyzstan's Asman Airlines". AGN.
  24. ^ "Третий самолет Asman Airlines прибудет в январе, четвертый — в мае 2025 года на Акчабаре". Акчабар.
  25. ^ В аэропорт "Манас" прибивает второй самолет для "Asman Airlines"
  26. ^ Третий самолет Asman Airlines прибудет в январе, четвертый — в мае 2025 года
  27. ^ Третий самолет Asman Airlines прибудет в январе, четвертый — в мае 2025 года
  28. ^ "Президент Садыр Жапаров провел встречу с Президентом компании «Airbus Europe» Йоханом Пелиссье в Берлине".
  29. ^ "Kyrgyzstan's Asman Airlines eyes A320/1s for European routes - ch-aviation". Ch-Aviation.
  30. ^ "Asman Airlines планирует закупить два самолета для прямых рейсов из Бишкека в Европу". kyrtag.kg.
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