The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Kazakhstan has launched a new air route connecting Shymkent and Baku and is preparing to open additional flights from Aktobe and Atyrau to the Azerbaijani capital, according to Kazakhstan’s Transport Ministry’s press service. Photo credit: Azerbaijan Airlines On June 16, Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) launched flights between Shymkent and Baku. The route op…