Kazakhstan

By Chen Chuanren
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has signed a new air services agreement with Cuba and expanded the scope of four other existing agreements.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Kurt Hofmann
Qazaq Air's long-awaited privatization process should complete by the end of the year as Vietnam’s Sovico Group works to close its deal with Kazakhstan.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The Kazakhstan Transport Ministry hopes to enhance air connectivity with the European Union.
Airports & Networks

By Kurt Hofmann
Air Astana plans to install additional fuel tanks on its Airbus A321LR fleet so the airline can provide nonstop flights from Almaty to London Heathrow.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
FAA representatives are in Kazakhstan to conduct an audit in preparation for launching direct flights between Kazakhstan and the U.S. by the end of 2025.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
Kazakhstan, which placed its order in 2021, is the second export customer of the Airbus A400M, after Malaysia, and the ninth country to purchase the airlifter.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Kurt Hofmann
The airline is being privatized to meet the growing demand for air travel and reduce the Kazakhstan government's involvement in the civil aviation industry.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Kazakhstan-based SCAT Airlines is to nearly double its Boeing 737 MAX fleet after announcing an order for seven 737-8s on day two of Dubai Airshow.
Dubai Airshow

By Kurt Hofmann
The privatization of Qazak Air is being executed by the sole owner of the company, Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund Samruk-Kazyna.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
LCC FlyArystan continues to grow not only in its native Kazakhstan, but also in Central Asia and the Caucasus region.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Kazakhstan’s largest airline is switching its London route to Almaty and launching a new service to Bodrum.
Airports & Networks

By Kurt Hofmann
The carrier was boosted by Almaty Airport ending emergency hours of operation.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Two carriers are preparing to launch new nonstop routes between Kazakhstan and Sri Lanka.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Plans to serve Almaty nonstop have been revived by the oneworld alliance member.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Routes profiles Air Astana, the World Routes 2021 attendee that is set to resume service between Kazakhstan’s capital Nur-Sultan and London Heathrow later this month.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Air Astana is set to begin two routes from Kazakhstan to Montenegro’s capital in June.
Airports & Networks

By Wesley Charnock
Routes looks at the biggest airports, airlines and routes in Kazakhstan's market this week.
Airports & Networks

By Wesley Charnock
TAV Airports believes its 'expertise in route development' will spur growth at Kazakhstani airport.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Kazakhstan’s capital has secured another direct link to the United Arab Emirates.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
FlyArystan is to offer the first nonstop international flights from the newly opened Turkistan International Airport.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
SCAT Airlines is targeting leisure demand to Ras Al Khaimah from eight cities in Kazakhstan.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Rivalry between LCC FlyArystan and its full-service parent Air Astana is healthy, says CEO Peter Foster.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Kazakhstan carrier’s model is 'rapidly changing' as a result of shifting demand since the start of the pandemic.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
As Air Astana takes part in Routes Reconnected, Routes takes a look at the Kazakhstan flag-carrier's current operations.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana is growing its route network with the addition of Male in the Maldives.
Airports & Networks