Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, is set to purchase up to 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in order to modernize and grow its fleet.
The airline has selected the Boeing 787-9 and when finalised, the order witll be Air Astana’s largest ever singlae aircraft order.
Air Astana will also acquire three more Dreamliners via Lessors bringing the total number of 787-9s in their fleet to 18.
“Air Astana is strategically committed to boosting its service capabilities from Central Asia / Caucasus to Asia, Europe and the rest of the world over the next decade, with the arrival of the first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner next year marking the start of this exciting phase of development,” said Peter Foster, CEO of Air Astana. “With its customer friendly cabin, fuel efficiency and range flexibility, the fleet of up to 18 Boeing 787-9 aircraft is destined to become an outstanding success with the airline and its discerning passengers.”
Currrently, Air Astana operates three Boeing 767 aircraft on flights from Kazakhstan to destinations in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
“Boeing airplanes have been integral to Air Astana’s operations from the beginning and we’re proud the 787 Dreamliner will support Central Asia’s growing importance in aviation,” said Paul Righi, vice president of Boeing Commercial Sales for Eurasia and India. “Air Astana’s decision to expand its fleet with the 787-9 aligns with its vision to boost operational capabilities and efficiency while elevating its service offerings.”