According to local businessman, the old airplane was installed on the territory of an apricot orchard located in the Töö-Tash area of Batken city.
The airplane was divided into two parts and transported from Bishkek to Batken using a cargo truck (trailer). After the repair and restoration work is completed, it is planned to be used as an exhibition object for residents and guests of the region.
// Turmush
The entrepreneur preferred not to disclose the amount of the deal.
In December 2025, the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" held an auction for the sale of five decommissioned aircraft.
Among the aircraft presented at the auction was the "Yak-40" (EX-88199) with a starting price of 1 million 257 thousand 460 soms. This aircraft belongs to the regional class and is intended for VIP transportation and charter flights.
Main characteristics of this aircraft:
- manufacturer: OKB "Yakolev" (USSR), production period 1967–1981
- configuration: low-wing with straight wings and T-tail
- engines: 3 × Ivchenko AI-25
- cabin: number of seats varies from 24 to 27, depending on the configuration (up to 32 passengers possible)
- feature: ability to take off and land on short runways due to wing mechanization
- condition: fully equipped.
