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Air Astana and FlyArystan Receive Three Skytrax Awards
Air Astana Group received three awards at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2026, held at The Langham Hotel in London on September 18, 2026. Air Astana was named “Best Airline in Central Asia & CIS” for the 15th consecutive year and received the “Best Airline Staff Service in Central Asia & CIS” award for the 10th time. The group’s low-cost…
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Air Astana Becomes First Airline in the Region to Receive IATA ISP Certification
Air Astana has received IATA ISP certification for sustainable procurement under the International Air Transport Association’s Integrated Sustainability Program. The airline became the first in Central Asia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and the third worldwide, to achieve the certification. The certification process assessed Air Astana’s integration of environmental, social and governance factors into procurement decisions, supplier evaluation…
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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 Goes Live with easie by ICRON’s Resource Management System
Air Astana has successfully gone live with easie by ICRON’s Resource Management System (RMS) for Ground Operations at its Almaty station, marking another important step in the airline’s digital transformation journey. The implementation began in January 2026 and was completed in less than six months, with the system going live in June. The project was delivered through close collaboration between…
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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 to Increase Guangzhou Flights
Air Astana will increase its Guangzhou services from 7 to 10 weekly flights starting in the last week of August 2026. From 27 August, the airline will increase flights on the Almaty–Guangzhou route from 5 to 7 weekly frequencies. Services between Astana and Guangzhou will also increase from 2 to 3 weekly flights beginning on 22 August. Airbus A321LR aircraft…
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Air Astana Executives and Employees Receive “Qurmetti Aviator” Award
Senior executives and employees of Air Astana have received the “Qurmetti Aviator” (“Honoured Aviator”) departmental award in recognition of their contributions to the development of civil aviation in Kazakhstan. The award, presented for many years of dedicated service, high professional achievement and significant contributions to the aviation sector, was given to Air Astana CEO Ibrahim Canliel, Senior Adviser to the…
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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 Canliel Meets with Kazakhstan’s President
Air Astana CEO Ibrahim Canliel met with Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to discuss the airline group’s operational and financial performance, as well as its long-term growth strategy. During the meeting, Canliel outlined plans to expand Air Astana’s fleet with Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2026 and 2027. The new aircraft are expected to feature modern cabin interiors…
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