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Asman Airlines Expands Fleet With Third Dash 8-400 Delivery

Asman Airlines, Kyrgyzstan’s new national carrier, has strengthened its fleet with the arrival of its third De Havilland Dash 8-400 turboprop. The aircraft, formerly operated by Horizon Air, carries the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 4452 and is registered as EX-21003. Delivery was confirmed by parent company Airports of Kyrgyzstan, with the aircraft arriving at its home base in Bishkek (Manas) on September 2,…

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Asman Airlines Secures $55M Financing For First Narrowbody Fleet

Asman Airlines, a subsidiary of Airports of Kyrgyzstan, has secured $55 million in financing to expand its fleet with its first narrowbody aircraft. The deal, backed by the Eurasian Development Bank, the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund, and state-owned OJSC Eldik Bank, will allow the carrier to add either Airbus A320/A321 or Boeing 737NG models to its fleet. The financing agreement is expected to close in September 2025, following…

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Jetcraft Delivers Third DHC8-400 To Asman Airlines

Jetcraft Commercial, a U.S.-based aircraft sales and leasing company, has announced the successful delivery of a third De Havilland DHC8-400 (Q400) aircraft to Asman Airlines of Kyrgyzstan. This marks a continued partnership between the two companies as Asman expands its regional operations across Central Asia.

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Asman Airlines Plans Airbus Leases for European Routes

Asman Airlines (Kyrgyzstan) has unveiled plans to lease two Airbus aircraft—either A320s or A321s—in 2025 to support its ambitions for launching routes to Europe. This initiative is contingent on the airline’s removal from the EU Air Safety List, a prerequisite for operating within European airspace.

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Asman Airlines Adds Q400 to Fleet to Enhance Regional Connectivity

Asman Airlines, based in Kyrgyzstan, has expanded its fleet with the recent addition of a Bombardier Q400 aircraft. The new aircraft, identified by serial number 4459 and powered by PW150A engines, is expected to strengthen Asman Airlines’ regional network by providing efficient, reliable service on short to medium-haul routes within Central Asia.