Air Astana Group Reports Strong Growth in First Year as Public Company, Expands Network and Fleet

The Air Astana Group, which includes full-service carrier Air Astana and low-cost airline FlyArystan, has met all key operational and financial targets since its 2024 Initial Public Offering (IPO). Despite global industry challenges, capacity constraints, and Pratt & Whitney GTF engine durability issues, the group strategically managed fleet expansion and operational efficiency.

CEO Peter Foster emphasized the group's commitment to fleet optimization and expanding market reach:

With a fleet dominated by Airbus A320neo family aircraft, Air Astana faced engine supply constraints due to Pratt & Whitney GTF powerplant issues. To mitigate disruptions, the airline:

While new engines are arriving fault-free, Air Astana anticipates ongoing fleet management challenges and has projected an 18-month engine off-wing time for replacements.

In 2025, eight new routes are planned, including:

Air Astana is enhancing global partnerships, securing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Southern Airlines for codeshares across China, Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and East Asia. The airline has also expanded its codeshare and interline agreements: