Kyrgyzstan CAA Permanently Revokes TezJet AOC After MD-83 Gear Collapse

Kyrgyzstan’s Civil Aviation Agency revoked TezJet’s Air Operator’s Certificate on 13 July 2026, grounding the carrier permanently after a left main landing gear collapse during takeoff roll of flight K9117 at Manas International Airport on 7 July 2026. The MD-83 (EX-80003), carrying 187 passengers and crew with no injuries, forced an emergency rejected takeoff and evacuation, triggering temporary airport closure. CAA suspended operations pending safety checks and investigation, then escalated to full AOC revocation due to no immediate compliance path. This removes TezJet from the national registry, requiring full recertification for any future operations. The older MD-83 model faces global phase-out due to maintenance and safety concerns, compounding the setback for TezJet’s planned Russia expansion in mid-Q3 2025.