Shohin Airlines, a new private airline registered in Tajikistan, says it is in the final stage of acquiring four planes from the Airbus A320neo line of aircraft.

The airline and the European aerospace company met on April 10 to discuss the acquisition of two A320neo and two A321neo aircraft, building on a dialogue that began earlier this year at the Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, according to Shohin Airlines.

The discussions with Airbus are showing “steady positive momentum,” and implementation of agreements “will be an important step in developing the airline’s fleet and strengthening its position in the air transport market,” the airline said in a statement on Friday.

Currently, Shohin Airlines operates helicopters for specialized flights. The negotiations with Airbus reflect its plans for significant expansion into commercial passenger traffic.

Last month, the airline announced a $200 million investment from a European investment fund.