BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 19. Kyrgyzstan’s
Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeenbek Kulubaev and Boeing Vice
President for International Operations and Policy Michael Schnabel
discussed potential supplies of Boeing aircraft to Kyrgyz airlines
in Samarkand on October 19, 2026.
According to the Kyrgyz Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting
was held on the sidelines of the Central Asia-U.S. Foreign
Ministers’ meeting in the C5+1 format.
The sides discussed prospects for expanding Kyrgyz-US
cooperation in civil aviation, including potential deliveries of
Boeing aircraft to Kyrgyz airlines.
Particular attention was paid to developing competitive
commercial proposals, financing terms with the possible involvement
of the US Export-Import Bank, as well as the development of
aircraft maintenance services and aviation infrastructure.
Meanwhile, the potential cooperation is being considered in the
context of efforts to develop Kyrgyzstan’s aviation sector and
expand air transport capacity. Fleet renewal, access to financing
and the development of technical facilities could become important
areas for further cooperation.
No details were provided regarding specific aircraft models,
quantities, delivery timelines or the signing of contracts. At this
stage, the discussions concern potential forms of cooperation.
The development of civil aviation is closely linked to
Kyrgyzstan’s broader efforts to strengthen international transport
connectivity and expand passenger and cargo services.
