Cathay Pacific and Air Astana announced an agreement that will enhance travel options for Cathay Pacific customers travelling to and from Kazakhstan and for Air Astana customers travelling to and from destinations in Asia and Australia via the airlines’ hubs in Hong Kong and Almaty respectively. Commencing 15 March 2018, Cathay Pacific will place its “CX” code on Air Astana’s non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Almaty, the financial and cultural heart of Central Asia, as well as … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific and Air Astana bring Hong Kong, Kazakhstan and the world closer
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Air Astana takes delivery of 1st Airbus A321neo
Air Astana, the award-winning Kazakh flag carrier, has taken delivery of the first A321neo at the Airbus facility in Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft is on an operating lease from Aercap, with the deal including two further A321neo and one A320neo aircraft for delivery planned in 2018. The Air Astana A321neo is configured with 28 Business Class and 151 Economy class seats, all of which are equipped with personal IFE systems. The A321neo is powered by the latest generation Pratt & … [Read more...] about Air Astana takes delivery of 1st Airbus A321neo
Air Astana re-launches Astana-Dubai service
Air Astana, Kazakhstan's flag carrier will re-launch services between Astana and Dubai on 25 August 2015. The non-stop flight will be operated four times a week using an A320. " Air Astana is fully committed to expanding the route network from Astana, with the re-launch to Dubai following the recent introduction of new services from the capital to Paris, Seoul and Tbilisi," said Peter Foster, president of Air Astana. "With Kazakhstan and UAE enjoying strengthening links in business, finance, … [Read more...] about Air Astana re-launches Astana-Dubai service
Air Astana launches Paris route
Air Astana has made Paris CDG its newest destination in Western Europe, with the launch on 29 March of thrice-weekly flights from the Kazakh capital Astana (TSE). The route will be flown by the airline’s B757s. Air Astana already serves Frankfurt and London Heathrow with its 757s. “The new service to Paris is a major step in developing Air Astana’s European network and serves to strengthen economic, diplomatic, cultural and tourism links between France and … [Read more...] about Air Astana launches Paris route
Air Astana opts for SITA's ops/ATC messaging
Air Astana has selected air transport communications and IT specialist, SITA, to provide messaging for operations, communications with partners and advanced datalink for air traffic control. The deal comes as Kazakhstan’s flag carrier prepares for future growth, following a 13.5 per cent traffic increase in 2013 over a year earlier. In recent years, Air Astana has expanded rapidly across the CIS and Central Asian regions, and according to the International Air Transport … [Read more...] about Air Astana opts for SITA's ops/ATC messaging
Air Astana opts for SITA’s ops/ATC messaging
Air Astana has selected air transport communications and IT specialist, SITA, to provide messaging for operations, communications with partners and advanced datalink for air traffic control. The deal comes as Kazakhstan’s flag carrier prepares for future growth, following a 13.5 per cent traffic increase in 2013 over a year earlier. In recent years, Air Astana has expanded rapidly across the CIS and Central Asian regions, and according to the International Air Transport … [Read more...] about Air Astana opts for SITA’s ops/ATC messaging
