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Tourism in Kyrgyzstan: big potential, poor results

BISHKEK (TCA) — Reforms undertaken by Kyrgyzstan’s Government, including the introduction of a visa-free regime for 45 developed countries, have helped to increase the number of tourists visiting the country. Leading world journals have included Kyrgyzstan in their lists of recommended travel destinations. Continue reading

South Korea to invest $250 million to build new terminal at Tashkent airport

TASHKENT (TCA) — South Korea and Uzbekistan on September 29 signed a memorandum of understanding on Korea’s participation in building a new passenger terminal at Tashkent Airport.   Continue reading

New $2.3 billion terminal opens in Ashgabat airport in Turkmenistan

ASHGABAT (TCA) — Turkmenistan on September 17 opened a new $2.3 billion air terminal at Ashgabat International Airport as the country tries to become an international transport hub in Central Asia, RFE/RL reported. Continue reading

Tajikistan’s civil aviation needs financing

DUSHANBE (TCA) — Reconstruction of airports in Tajikistan requires large financial investment, Tajik Transport Minister Sherali Ganjalzoda told a news conference on August 1, Avesta news agency reported. Continue reading

Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan remain on the EU Air Safety List

BISHKEK (TCA) — The European Commission in June updated the EU Air Safety List (so-called EU blacklist) in which 13 Kyrgyz and 19 Kazakh airlines are listed among 216 airlines certified in 19 states. These airlines do not meet international safety standards, and are therefore subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union. Continue reading

South Korea to build new terminal at Tashkent airport

TASHKENT (TCA) — A new terminal, Tashkent-4, will be constructed in the international airport of Uzbekistan’s capital city, Tashkent. The terminal is being designed by South Korean specialists, Novosti Uzbekistana news agency reported. Continue reading