CAC suspended the operation of 17 aircraft and the activities of two small airlines

The civil aviation Committee of the Ministry of investment and development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Main transport Prosecutor's office of the Republic of Kazakhstan, is working to improve the level of flight safety in small aircraft. A joint meeting was held today to strengthen safety measures. Operation of 17 aircraft (14 an-2 and 3 Tecnam aircraft) and 2 certificates for performance of aviation works of Asia continental Airlines and kazavia Independent airline LLP was promptly suspended.

Also, an official of the operator was brought to administrative responsibility under article 570 of part one of the administrative Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan for violating aviation security requirements. In addition, disciplinary measures were taken against 16 airline officials for poor organization of flight and technical work.

The civil aviation Committee of the REPUBLIC of Kazakhstan continues to work on improving flight safety on the principle of zero tolerance for violations in flight safety.