Air Astana launches new services to Larnaca, Cyprus, and Guangzhou, China
On June 2, 2026, Air Astana launched two new destinations from its base at Astana’s Nursultan Nazarbayev International…
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Stay updated on Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, operating domestic and international flights.
Air Astana celebrates 24th anniversary as Central Asia’s largest airline group
On May 15, 2026, Air Astana marked the 24th anniversary of its first commercial flight, a milestone that…
Air Astana begins flights from new Terminal 3 at Frankfurt, adds daily service
Air Astana has moved its operations at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to the newly opened Terminal 3, with flights…
Ibrahim Canliel succeeds Peter Foster as Air Astana Group CEO
Ibrahim Canliel has taken over as Chief Executive Officer of Air Astana Group, stepping into the role after…
Air Astana posts 2025 results: strong revenue growth offset by engine disruption
On March 13, 2026, Air Astana presented its full year results for 2025 – the final set while…
Airbus confirms Air Astana firm order for 25 A320neo family aircraft
Airbus has confirmed that Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana has placed an order for 25 A320neo family aircraft,…
Air Astana completes largest aircraft order with 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Air Astana has completed its order for up to 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft as Kazakhstan’s flag carrier…
Air Astana to add Shanghai service from Almaty starting March with A321LR
Air Astana has announced that it will begin flying between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Shanghai Pudong International…
Airbus restricts cold-weather takeoffs for Pratt & Whitney-powered A320neos
Airbus has introduced new cold-weather takeoff restrictions for A320neo-family aircraft equipped with Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines, following operational…
Air Astana signs MoU for up to 50 Airbus A320neo jets, expanding long-haul A321LR fleet
Air Astana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for up to 50 A320neo family aircraft, in…
Trump helps Boeing secure aircraft orders from three airlines at C5+1 Summit
US President Donald Trump has helped US planemaker Boeing to secure aircraft order agreements from three Central Asian…
Air Astana CEO Peter Foster to retire in March 2026 after 20 years at the helm
Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana will see its long-time CEO, Peter Foster, retire from his position at the…
Air Astana expands 2025-2026 winter network with routes to Middle East, Asia
Air Astana is expanding its international network for the 2025-2026 winter season, restoring routes and increasing capacity across…
Air Astana and China Southern sign codeshare on back of booming traffic
Air Astana and China Southern Airlines signed a codeshare agreement on July 29, 2025, which will cover the…
Air Astana launches direct A320 flights from Atyrau to Tbilisi, Georgia
Air Astana has launched direct flights from Atyrau International Airport (GUW) in Western Kazakhstan to Tbilisi International Airport…
Air Astana Group posted its first full-year results since its February 2024 IPO
The Air Astana Group has posted its 2024 full year financial results, covering the first full fiscal year…
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana Group grows fleet to 60 with arrival of new A320neo
The Air Astana Group announced that its fleet has grown to 60, following the arrival of a new…
Air Astana launches direct A321LR service from Almaty to Da Nang, Vietnam
Air Astana has announced that it will launch direct flight services from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Da…