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Air Astana and China Southern Airlines Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
Kazakhstan-based Air Astana and China Southern Airlines, one of China’s leading carriers, have signed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening air connectivity between the two countries. The agreement will expand the airlines’ existing codeshare partnership. Under the agreement, the two carriers will coordinate flight schedules, expand their joint route networks and undertake joint marketing activities. The partnership aims to…
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Air Astana Launches High-Speed Wi-Fi Service on Its A321LR Fleet
Air Astana has begun equipping its Airbus A321LR fleet with high-speed satellite internet connectivity. The project is being implemented in partnership with global satellite communications provider SES, with the systems installed by the airline’s own technical team at Air Astana’s maintenance facilities. The first Airbus A321LR equipped with high-speed satellite Wi-Fi operated its inaugural flight with onboard internet connectivity on…
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Air Astana Expands Its International Flight Network from Astana
Air Astana Group is expanding its international flight network from Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. In 2026, the group launched eight new scheduled and charter routes to Guangzhou, Bangkok, Larnaca, Dalaman, Batumi, Issyk-Kul, Salalah, and Yining. In 2025, seven new routes were introduced, including Alanya, bringing the total number of destinations served from Astana to 32. Air Astana is increasing…
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Air Astana Adds Another Airbus A321neo to Its Fleet
Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, Air Astana, has added an Airbus A321neo, registered as EI-KDL, to its fleet. The GTF-powered aircraft arrived at the airline’s main hub in Almaty on October 19. With this latest delivery, Air Astana’s mainline fleet has grown to 36 aircraft, while the total fleet of the Air Astana Group—which also includes the low-cost carrier (LCC) FlyArystan—has reached…
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Air Astana’s First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Begins Test Flights
The first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner set to join the fleet of Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana has begun test flights in the United States. The aircraft, registered EI-KZA, is undergoing pre-delivery testing at Boeing’s Charleston facility. Air Astana plans to add three Boeing 787-9s to its fleet during 2026–2027. The airline has also reached an agreement for 15 additional 787-9s,…
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Air Astana and UN Women Partner to Support Women in Aviation
Air Astana and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on September 23 aimed at promoting gender equality and expanding employment opportunities for women in the aviation industry. Under the partnership, the two organisations plan to conduct joint awareness initiatives highlighting career opportunities for women in aviation, share…
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Air Astana and Kazakh Tourism Partner to Boost Tourism
Air Astana, Kazakh Tourism and five regional administrations in Kazakhstan have signed a strategic cooperation agreement for 2027 aimed at strengthening the country’s promotion in international tourism markets. Signed in Almaty on September 21, the agreement aims to increase the number of international visitors and passenger traffic to Kazakhstan. In addition to Air Astana and Kazakh Tourism, the agreement includes…
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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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