BISHKEK, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree "on the introduction of a moratorium on the registration and issuance of operator certificates to airlines," his press service reported Tuesday.
The moratorium aims to strengthen national aviation standards and improve transparency, reliability, and compliance with international regulations, said the press service.
According to the decree, the State Civil Aviation Agency will inspect airlines that operate exclusively outside the country or have aircraft stationed abroad for over a month. Airlines found non-compliant with the requirements may have their certificates revoked.
The moratorium will remain in effect until further notice from the president. ■