Manas International Airport has carried out modernization works on visual aids and landing systems. As Manasbek Samidinov, Chairman of the Board of Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC, reported, this has brought the facility into compliance with Category III of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
"The delay or cancellation of certain flights due to deteriorating weather conditions is driven by decisions made primarily to ensure passenger safety."
Conditions for flight operations
Despite the technical infrastructure upgrade, flight delays or cancellations during bad weather continue. This is because an equipped airport alone is not enough for flights in limited visibility conditions. Crews must hold special certificates, and the aircraft themselves must have the appropriate technical equipment.
When making a departure decision, a combination of factors is considered: current meteorological conditions and the airworthiness of the specific aircraft. Primarily, such measures are aimed at protecting passengers.
Preparation of new aircraft
The fleet of Asman Airlines, which has been operating in the market since 2006, now includes Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 aircraft. This aircraft type is new to Kyrgyz aviation. Currently, specialists and pilots are undergoing the necessary training to operate these machines.
