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Afghanistan resumes Intl flights after three months of Coronavirus halt

Published

6 years ago

June 24, 2020

Afghanistan has allowed some international airlines to operate flights to and from the country from today with special precautions after a gap of three months due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement that the Turkish Airlines will resume flights on Wednesday, 24th of June.

According to the statement, Emirates Airlines will resume flights to Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airports by tomorrow, 25th of June.

“All passengers holding visas and residents permit for Turkey, UAE, European countries and the US can take international flights from tomorrow (today),” the Civil Aviation Authority said Tuesday.

Meanwhile, domestic airlines – Ariana and Kam Air – have also resumed international flights, the organization added.

It comes as flights to/from most of the countries around the globe including Afghanistan were halted due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19.

Recently, with a decline in the spread of the virus, some countries have gradually resumed their flights.

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Ariana Airlines brings $2.3 million Boeing 737 engine from US to Kabul

The airline said the delivery represents an important step in strengthening its technical and operational capacity and supporting the continued operation of its fleet.

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August 9, 2026

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Ariana Afghan Airlines has brought a Boeing 737 aircraft engine from the United States to Kabul following continued efforts by the airline’s leadership to complete the shipment.

According to Ariana Afghan Airlines’ media office, the engine had been held up in the United States due to customs procedures. Following completion of the required process, the engine was cleared and transported to Kabul.

The engine was purchased from US-based Global Engine for $2.3 million. Ariana’s technical team is expected to install the engine on one of the airline’s Boeing 737 aircraft following its arrival.

The airline said the delivery represents an important step in strengthening its technical and operational capacity and supporting the continued operation of its fleet.

Ariana Afghan Airlines’ leadership said it is also working to accelerate the procurement of additional spare parts and technical equipment required to maintain and support the airline’s aircraft and operations.