Kyrgyzstan: gold lifts economy in February 2019

Economic results of Kyrgyzstan’s development have been encouraging for the second month in a row. GDP is growing, as is the industry. But the prices, on the contrary, fell slightly. According to the National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan, in January-February, Kyrgyzstan’s GDP amounted to 63,09.3 billion soms, up by 4.9% YoY. In February, the economic…

Ukraine: UIA welcomes first Embraer 195

On March 12, Ukraine International Airlines welcomed to its fleet a medium-haul Embraer-195. The plane received the registration number UR-EMG and became the 6th aircraft of the Embraer brand in the UIA fleet. The aircraft accommodates 116 passengers in a two-class cabin configuration, i.e. Business and Economy Class. Therefore, passengers will be able to enjoy…

Ukraine: SkyUp Airlines launching 3 flights

The Ukrainian airline SkyUp is launching flights from Kiev to Yerevan (Armenia), Varna and Burgas (Bulgaria), according to the company’s website. The flights will be operated with departure from Boryspil airport in the Ukrainian capital. Kyiv-Yerevan flights will start from May 17 and will be operated twice a week on Mondays and Fridays. Kyiv-Varna flights…

Azerbaijan: new airport to be constructed

A new airport is planned to be built in Shaki district in 2022-2023, the Cabinet of Ministers reported. The construction is mentioned in the strategic plan of Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC for 2018-2025. Recently, a new airport has been built in the Gabala district and the airport in the Zagatala district reconstructed. The largest airport in…