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| Founded | 2002 | ||||||
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| Ceased operations | 2005 | ||||||
| Hubs | Manas International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 1 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | ||||||
Kyrgyz International Airlines was an airline based in Kyrgyzstan.
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| Founded | 2002 | ||||||
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| Ceased operations | 2005 | ||||||
| Hubs | Manas International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 1 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | ||||||
Kyrgyz International Airlines was an airline based in Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyz International Airlines operated the following aircraft (as of July 2021): [1]
| Aircraft | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Airbus A300-600 | 1 | Leased from Onur Air |
| Total | 1 |
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