Bishkek:An aviation museum and a children's amusement park are planned near Manas International Airport, as announced by Manasbek Samidinov, the head of Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC.

According to 24.kg News Agency, the museum will highlight the history of Kyrgyzstan's civil aviation, featuring exhibits such as the former presidential aircraft No. 1. The initiative aims to serve as both an exhibition space and an educational platform for children to learn about aviation and explore potential careers in the industry.

Samidinov emphasized the importance of familiarizing children with aviation from an early age, expressing hopes that the museum will inspire interest in the field and help address the industry's shortage of qualified personnel. Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC will finance the museum, while discussions are underway with park operators from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to invest in the amusement park.

In addition to the museum and amusement park, the airport's master plan includes constructing a cargo logistics complex on a 16-hectare bonded logistics zone. The initial phase involves building two warehouses, each covering 20,000 square meters, with plans for 100,000 square meters of hangars in the long term. The complex will support the storage of hazardous cargo, medicines, and perishable goods, and will house accredited laboratories for product inspection prior to international shipping.

Samidinov also mentioned a plan for an aircraft maintenance and repair station, which will be developed with investors. Furthermore, a plot within the airport grounds has been designated for constructing a mosque, with the contract awarded to Avangard, a company currently operating at the airport.