As the entrepreneur explained, the old airplane is now installed in his apricot orchard in the Töö-Tash area, located in the city of Batken.
The aircraft was divided into two parts and transported from Bishkek to Batken using a truck (trailer). After the repairs are completed, it is planned to be used as an exhibition exhibit for residents and tourists.
// Turmush
The entrepreneur preferred not to disclose the purchase price.
In December 2025, an open auction was announced by the JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" for the sale of five decommissioned airplanes.
Among the lots was a "Yak-40" (EX-88199) with a starting price of 1 million 257 thousand 460 soms. This regional jet is a variant of the "EX," designed for VIP transportation and charter flights.
Main characteristics:
- Manufacturer: OKB Yakovlev (USSR), produced from 1967 to 1981.
- Configuration: low-wing with a straight wing and T-tail.
- Engines: 3 × Ivchenko AI-25.
- Cabin: accommodates 24–27 seats depending on the configuration (there is an option for up to 32 passengers).
- Feature: ability to take off and land on short runways due to wing mechanization.
- Condition: fully equipped.
