Air Astana
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Joined Air Astana When It Had Three Aircraft, Now Leads a 63-Aircraft Group
Turkish executive Ibrahim Canliel, who joined Air Astana in 2003 when the airline operated a fleet of just three aircraft, became Group CEO on April 1, 2026. He succeeded Peter Foster, who had led the company for around 21 years. Speaking to Forbes Kazakhstan about his career, the 54-year-old Canliel said he was born in the Netherlands. After studying economics…
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Air Astana Sees Fewer Engine-Related Groundings as International Growth Accelerates
Air Astana Group is accelerating the expansion of its international network as the number of aircraft grounded due to issues with Pratt & Whitney engines continues to decline. The group said the number of aircraft out of service for engine inspections in the second quarter of 2026 decreased by approximately 60% compared with the same period last year. Air Astana…
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Air Astana Revenue Rises as Higher Costs Weigh on Profitability
Kazakhstan-based Air Astana Group reported a net loss of $21.2 million for the first half of 2026 despite recording strong revenue growth. The group’s total revenue and other income increased by 16.1 percent year-on-year to $763.9 million. However, EBITDAR declined by 9.7 percent to $141.7 million, while the EBITDAR margin fell from 23.9 percent to 18.6 percent. Air Astana Group…
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Air Astana Plans to Launch Direct U.S. Flights in 2027
Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana is planning to launch its first scheduled direct flights to the United States in 2027. Under the airline’s current plans, services could be operated from either Almaty or the capital Astana to New York following the entry into service of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet. The route would become Air Astana’s first destination in the…
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Air Astana Becomes First Company in Kazakhstan to Receive DHL GoGreen Plus Certificate
Air Astana has become the first company in Kazakhstan to receive the DHL GoGreen Plus Certificate in recognition of its support for reducing emissions associated with international logistics through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The certificate was presented to Air Astana CEO Ibrahim Canliel by DHL Express Kazakhstan General Director Evgeniy Bagdashkin. Canliel said sustainability is at the…
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Air Astana CEO Ibrahim Canliel Shares Insights with HavaSosyalMedya at IATA AGM 2026 in Brazil
Air Astana CEO Ibrahim Canliel answered questions from HavaSosyalMedya during the IATA AGM 2026 held in Brazil. Canliel shared key evaluations regarding the post-Covid recovery, the Russia-Ukraine war, the recent Gulf crisis, and the airline’s outlook on the Turkish market.Reflecting on the pandemic, Canliel noted that while Covid-19 presented unprecedented challenges for the aviation sector, the Air Astana Group managed…
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Air Astana Resumes Dubai Flights
Air Astana has announced that it will resume scheduled services between Almaty and Dubai from June 20, 2026, and between Astana and Dubai from July 10, 2026. Due to the closure of Iranian airspace, flights will operate via Pakistan to ensure the safety and reliability of services. Flight frequencies will be gradually increased as follows: Almaty–Dubai–Almaty • June 15–21: 2…
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Air Astana Strengthens Kazakhstan’s Role in Europe–Asia Transit Traffic
Air Astana is seeking to strengthen Kazakhstan’s position as a transit hub between Europe and Asia amid changing traffic flows driven by geopolitical developments in the Middle East. The Kazakh flag carrier stated that developments in the Gulf region have redirected air traffic northward, increasing transit passenger demand through Kazakhstan. Air Astana Group CEO Ibrahim Canliel said capacity freed up…
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Air Astana Marks 24 Years Since Its First Commercial Flight
Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, Air Astana, has celebrated the 24th anniversary of its inaugural commercial flight. Since its founding, the airline has grown to become one of the largest carriers in Central Asia and the Caucasus. Founded in 2001 as a joint venture between the Government of Kazakhstan and BAE Systems, Air Astana has expanded rapidly. Today, the airline operates a…
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Air Astana Relocates Operations to Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport
Kazakhstan-based carrier Air Astana has announced the relocation of its operations at Frankfurt Airport to the newly opened Terminal 3. According to the airline, check-in and baggage drop-off services will now be available at Zone 34. In addition, Business Class passengers and Nomad Club status members will have access to the new Priority Lounge located on Level 5 of Terminal…
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