The Cabinet has approved a draft grant agreement to be signed between the Government of Mongolia, the Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia, and the United States Government, U.S. Trade and Development Agency.
Mongolia and the United States signed an Air Transport Agreement in 2023, establishing the legal framework for operating direct flights between the two countries. On the Mongolian side, launching direct flights requires undergoing the International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) conducted by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, as well as a security assessment by the Transportation Security Administration.
As part of preparations to initiate direct flights, the Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia announced a tender and, in 2024, signed a consultancy service contract with U.S.-based The Wicks Group Consulting to obtain professional guidance for the IASA assessment.
Civil aviation sector institutions are currently implementing the recommendations provided through the consultancy services. To fully complete preparations for the IASA assessment, negotiations have been held to secure second-phase funding for consultancy services from the USTDA.
The grant agreement is expected to be signed in the near future. Once concluded, it will provide the legal basis for the Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia and The Wicks Group Consulting to sign a consultancy contract and commence work.

Published Date:2026-02-01