Kazakhstan Aims to Launch Direct Flights to US by 2025
Astana, The Gulf Observer: A delegation from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has arrived in Kazakhstan to conduct a review mission aimed at launching direct flights between the two countries by the end of 2025, according to NHC, citing the Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan.
The mission, part of the FAA’s International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program, began on August 26. It will evaluate the Kazakhstani aviation authority’s effectiveness in monitoring and ensuring the safety of flights within the country.
During the visit, Vice Transport Minister of Kazakhstan Talgat Lastayev, Kazakhstan’s Aviation Administration Director General Catalin Radu, and the FAA delegation held a meeting to discuss the current state of civil aviation in Kazakhstan. The FAA specialists are set to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the existing aviation infrastructure and provide recommendations for enhancing flight safety and ensuring compliance with international standards.
The FAA delegation will also conduct a technical visit to Kazakhstan’s national carrier, Air Astana, to further assess operational capabilities.
The Civil Aviation Committee also announced the expected delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in 2025. Upon successful completion of the FAA audit, Kazakhstan will be authorized to operate direct flights to the United States.
Earlier reports indicated that Kazakhstan plans to launch direct flights to several other countries in the near future. Notably, Kazakhstan acquired 13 new aircraft in the first half of this year, reflecting the country’s ongoing commitment to expanding its aviation sector.
