NEW AIRLINE - Start-up Asman Airlines welcomes 1st aircraft

A bit of news from Kyrgyzstan, as start-up Asman Airlines took delivery of its first aircraft on 5 September 2024. The aircraft, DHC-8-400 EX-21001 (4457), arrived in Bishkek on this date. It was previously in use with Horizon Air/Alaska Airlines as N451QX, the registration it also had when conducting its delivery flight from Calgary.

In total, the airline will operate four DHC-8-400s, with the second set to be delivered in October 2024, the third in May 2025, and the final one around November 2025.

Asman Airlines is established by Manas International Airport, which in its turn is majority owned by the government of Kyrgyzstan. It's goal is to improve and strenghten domestic and regional connectivity.

Photo by Asman Airlines.