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SunExpress expands Central Asian footprint
SunExpress expands Central Asian footprint
Turkish-registered carrier SunExpress (IATA: XQ) is expanding its Central Asian footprint with the launch of its first direct scheduled services connecting Izmir (ADB) to major regional hubs in Tashkent, Uzbekistan ...
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to launch both passenger and cargo flights to Kazakhstan
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to launch both passenger and cargo flights to Kazakhstan
Cathay Pacific has announced plans to launch scheduled cargo operations and finalized the timeline for introducing non-stop passenger flights to Kazakhstan. Cathay Cargo, the freight division of the Hong Kong-based ...
The right air cargo people in one room
The right air cargo people in one room
Central Asia is no longer just a transit geography — it is becoming a serious cargo growth platform. New infrastructure, shifting trade flows, multimodal corridors, and stronger international interest are ...
Almaty Airport completes first refueling with Jet A-1 aviation fuel
Almaty Airport completes first refueling with Jet A-1 aviation fuel
On June 25, KazMunayGas-Aero conducted the first refueling of an aircraft with international standard Jet A-1 fuel at Almaty International Airport. Previously, only TS-1 and RT grades of aviation kerosene ...
Warsaw aims to become aviation hub for Kazakhstanis
Warsaw aims to become aviation hub for Kazakhstanis
Polish flag carrier LOT Polish Airlines has commenced direct, scheduled passenger flights on the Warsaw (WAW) – Almaty (ALA) route. The inaugural flight to Kazakhstan’s largest metropolis took place on ...
Kazakhstan and Hong Kong agree to launch direct flights in early 2027
Kazakhstan and Hong Kong agree to launch direct flights in early 2027
Affirming commitment to growing Hong Kong’s connectivity with Belt and Road countries, Cathay Pacific is planning to launch direct scheduled passenger flights to Almaty, Kazakhstan’s commercial and cultural capital, in ...
Second Kazakhstan airport passes international IATA safety audit
Second Kazakhstan airport passes international IATA safety audit
As anticipated, Almaty International Airport (ALA) has officially secured its ISAGO (IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations) certification. The successful completion of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) audit confirms ...
Almaty Airport implements digital system for dangerous goods inspection
Almaty Airport implements digital system for dangerous goods inspection
The largest airport in Kazakhstan – Almaty (ALA) has implemented the IATA DG AutoCheck digital system to enhance the safety of cargo operations. This solution will help to accelerate the ...
LCC AirAsia X reduces flight frequency to Kazakhstan amid rising fuel prices
LCC AirAsia X reduces flight frequency to Kazakhstan amid rising fuel prices
Thai AirAsia X, the Thai subsidiary of the Asian budget carrier, has announced a significant reduction in capacity across its network. The adjustments include a decrease in flight frequencies to ...
Moscow–Almaty traffic up 7% for Aeroflot in 2025
Moscow–Almaty traffic up 7% for Aeroflot in 2025
In 2025, Aeroflot carried over 267,000 passengers on the busy Moscow–Almaty route — a 7% increase year-on-year, the Russian flag carrier reported. Aeroflot will raise regular flight frequency between Russia ...
LCC FlyArystan to resume flights to Uzbekistan from Almaty
LCC FlyArystan to resume flights to Uzbekistan from Almaty
Kazakh low-cost carrier FlyArystan has announced the resumption of direct flights from the country’s largest city, Almaty, to Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The service will operate twice weekly during two seasonal periods ...
Air China expands Kazakhstan footprint with Chengdu-Almaty launch
Air China expands Kazakhstan footprint with Chengdu-Almaty launch
The move diversifies the carrier’s service beyond China’s capital