SINGAPORE, 25 October 2023: The 11th eco-friendly Airbus A321LR for Air Astana Group arrived in Almaty this week following delivery at the manufacturer’s assembly plant in Hamburg, Germany.
The Airbus A321LR is configured with 150 economy class seats and 16 business class seats, four offering increased space in a one-seat row.
Aircraft in the Air Astana Group fleet total 48, of which 40 are Airbus A320/A321 family types. In addition, the airline operates three Boeing 767 and five Embraer E2.
The continued expansion of the Airbus A321LR fleet demonstrates the airline’s commitment to operate environmentally efficient aircraft, which also offer increased passenger comfort.
About Air Astana Group
Air Astana commenced operations in May 2002 as a joint venture between Kazakhstan’s national wealth fund, Samruk Kazyna, and BAE Systems, with respective shares of 51% and 49%.
The airline is a full-service international and domestic carrier, with its low-cost division, FlyArystan, rapidly growing in regional and domestic markets since launching in 2019.