The Afghan government has issued licenses for 13 air transport companies in the post-Taliban Afghanistan, a local newspaper reported on April 30.

In addition to Afghanistan National flag carrier the Ariana and the private aviation firm the Kam Air, 11 more air transport companies have obtained licenses from the Ministry for Transport, Daily Cheragh said.

Eight more transport companies have applied for licenses, it further added.

Majority of these firms are joint venture with foreigners particularly from the United States, Germany and Russia, Daily Cheragh said.

Nevertheless, Kabul International Airport as well as other airstrips in the provinces are not well-equipped to facilitate the take-off and landing of passenger planes.