ASTANA, Kazakhstan, August 18. All general aviation operators in Kazakhstan will undergo unscheduled inspections, Trend reports via the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Kazakhstan has enacted a
cessation of flight operations for the carriers implicated in the
aviation anomalies that transpired on June 22 and August 17,
2025.
“In order to enhance safety oversight protocols, ad hoc evaluations
of additional general aviation entities (49 aircraft) will be
executed at their primary operational hubs situated in Astana,
Almaty, and Karaganda,” the statement articulated.
The ministry further indicated that entities tasked with evaluating
the airworthiness parameters of light and ultralight aircraft will
undergo rigorous scrutiny and compliance assessments.
On August 17, an incident involving a light aircraft, specifically
an Aerostar R40F bearing the registration UP-LA229, occurred in the
Akmola region of Kazakhstan. This unfortunate event culminated in
the fatalities of two individuals, comprising the pilot and a
passenger. A task force has been convened for the purpose of
conducting a thorough inquiry.
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