On October 2, 2026, Kyrgyz airline "Asman Airlines" is considering the introduction of Chinese-made passenger aircraft "C909" and "C919," and reportedly plans to dispatch a delegation in the near future to the manufacturing facilities of the manufacturer, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), located in Shanghai. Hong Kong media outlet Hong Kong01 reported this.

According to reports from local media outlets such as news sites "Gazeta" and "Central Asia Times," Asman Airlines has been promoting exchanges with Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China in the civil aviation sector, and as one of the important topics for both companies, they are exploring the possibility of introducing the "C909" and "C919." Asman Airlines will receive technical and business support necessary for the operation of the "C909" and "C919" from Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, in addition to jointly calculating the operational efficiency of the "C909" and "C919" on existing routes and future air route networks.

The article states, "According to reports, one of the important aspects of future cooperation is work related to airworthiness. Specifically, it involves collaborating with the Kyrgyz State Civil Aviation Authority on the type certification of Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China aircraft, and promoting the commencement of verification procedures in the country. This is because if the Kyrgyz State Civil Aviation Authority does not approve the type certification for the "C909" and "C919," Asman Airlines will not be able to operate either aircraft. Furthermore, a delegation from Asman Airlines plans to visit Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China's manufacturing facilities in Shanghai and hold further discussions on the aircraft manufacturing process and the direction of future cooperation."

The "C909" is China's first medium-short range new turbofan regional passenger jet, indigenously developed by China 10 years ago, with a basic configuration of 78-97 seats, a range of 2,225-3,700 kilometers, and is suitable for high-altitude airports and airports with narrow and short runways, making it easily adaptable to Kyrgyzstan, which has many mountainous regions. The "C919" is a narrow-body passenger aircraft with a larger capacity than the "C909," with 158-192 seats and a range of approximately 4,071-5,552 kilometers.

Finally, the article mentions that between 2021 and 2025, the number of airport users and flights in Kyrgyzstan increased by over 50%, and states, "Asman Airlines, Kyrgyzstan's flag carrier, introducing Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China aircraft means that by operating both medium-short haul aircraft for fewer passengers and long-haul aircraft with larger capacity in the future, it will pave the way for new routes and transport capabilities."