Air Astana Finalizes 15 Boeing 787 Order for Fleet Growth

Very Nice: Kazakhstan's Air Astana Orders Up To 18 Boeing 787-9s

It’s an exciting period for aviation in Central Asia, as in recent times we’ve seen aircraft order announcements from Air Astana, Somon Air, and Uzbekistan Airways. While I first wrote about Air Astana’s big new aircraft order a few months ago, I’d like to provide an update — the order has now been finalized, so we also have a sense of how many orders are actually firm, and when the new planes will be delivered… and we’ll have to be patient. Air…

Air Astana Bets Big on 787s, But Faces ME3 Reality

Air Astana orders 18 Boeing 787-9s to become Central Asia's connecting hub. Geography favors the strategy, but ME3 and Indian carriers have deeper pockets.

Air Astana inks order for up to 15 Boeing 787 aircraft

Boeing and the Kazakh flag carrier Air Astana have finalised an order for up to 15 787 Dreamliner aircraft as the airlines seeks to expand and modernise its Boeing widebody fleet. The additional 787-9s will support the airline’s network growth and help further improve the passenger experience. The agreement for additional 787-9 aircraft, previously announced as a commitment in November 2025, marks the largest single aircraft purchase in Air Asta…

Air Astana finalizes 15 Boeing 787 order for fleet growth

Air Astana has completed its order for up to 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft as Kazakhstan’s flag carrier moves to modernize its widebody fleet and expand long-haul operations. The deal, finalized on February 17, 2026, is currently the largest single aircraft purchase in Air Astana’s history. Combined with three additional 787-9s to be delivered through leasing arrangements, the airline’s Dreamliner fleet will reach 18 aircraft once all deli…