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| Founded | 2003 | ||||||
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| Hubs | Manas International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 6 | ||||||
| Destinations | 16 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | ||||||
| Key people | Karim Fiatovich Damin (General Director) | ||||||
| Website | http://www.aero.kg/ | ||||||
Avia Traffic Company is an airline with its head office in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. [1] operating out of the Manas International Airport.
The Avia Air Traffic Company along with all other airlines based in Kyrgyzstan is on the List of air carriers banned in the European Union.
As of December 2023, Avia Traffic Company operates scheduled passenger flights to the following destinations: [2] [3]
Kyrgyzstan 
Russia The Avia Traffic Company fleet includes the following aircraft (as of March 2022): [5]
| Aircraft | In service | Order | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A320-200 | 2 | — | 180 | |
| Boeing 737-300 | 4 | — | 149 | |
| Total | 6 | — | ||
The airline previously operated the following aircraft:
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