BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 11. KMG-Aero, a subsidiary of Kazakhstan’s national oil and gas company KazMunayGas (KMG), has started providing aircraft refueling services for Kyrgyzstan’s state airline Asman Airlines at Almaty International Airport.
This is reflected in the statement published by KMG.
Under the cooperation agreement, KMG-Aero supplies aviation fuel for Asman Airlines’ regular flights on the Tamchy–Almaty–Tamchy route, which operates twice a week on Mondays and Fridays.
"Developing the route network and creating favorable conditions for international air carriers are in line with the Head of State's instructions to strengthen the country's transport and logistics potential, as well as the objectives set by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan. KMG-Aero is consistently expanding its cooperation geography, providing its partners with high-quality and reliable aviation fuel services," the statement of KMG says.
The companies are currently discussing further cooperation, including the possibility of launching new Asman Airlines routes to other airports in Kazakhstan.
Implementation of these plans is expected to contribute to the growth of bilateral air traffic, improve regional connectivity and expand the international route network.
Asman Airlines is the state airline of Kyrgyzstan, established in 2024 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyrgyz Airports JSC. The carrier operates Dash Q400 turboprop aircraft with a capacity of up to 80 passengers. Its route network covers key cities in Kyrgyzstan, as well as international destinations, including Almaty in Kazakhstan and Khujand in Tajikistan.
Earlier, KazMunayGas-Aero has also signed an agreement with Belgian cargo airline ASL Airlines Belgium to provide aircraft refueling services at Almaty International Airport. KazMunayGas-Aero will provide "into-plane" refueling services for the flights of the European carrier in compliance with international quality standards.
