Aviation festival kicks off in Almaty regionThe annual aviation festival Sky of Bayserke - 2026 kicked off on Sunday in the village of Bayserke in Kazakhstan's Almaty region, the regional akimat's press service reported."The festival Sky of Bayserke - 2026 is aimed at promoting aviation, developing young people's interest in technical specialties, and boosting the region's tourism potential," the statement said.The festival brought together aviation enthusiasts, industry professionals, and local residents. The main program features aircraft flights, aviation equipment, various shows, and educational programs. Visitors can learn about the features of aircraft and aviation specialties.The organizers also view the festival as a platform for promoting the tourism potential of the Almaty region. In their opinion, the region's natural features and open spaces create opportunities for the development of aviation tourism.A press conference was held as part of the event, during which participants discussed the development of small-scale aviation in Kazakhstan, attracting young people to technical specialties, fostering an aviation culture, and enhancing the tourism potential of the Almaty region.The meeting was attended by Aydyn Aimbetov, Chairman of the Board of JSC Baiterek and cosmonaut; Yuri Yeltsov, head of the public association of the Otan flying club; Vladimir Antsupov, General Director of the Tien-Shan aviation center; and Omirbek Kenesbayev, President of the Kazakhstan Association of General Purpose Aviation. (ICE ALMATY)

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