Air Astana Group places large order for new A320neo family aircraft

Air Astana Group has signed a firm order with Airbus for 25 A320neo family aircraft, the largest ever direct order by the group.

The agreement includes five A320neo and 20 A321neo aircraft which will be deployed across both Air Astana and its low-cost subsidiary FlyArystan as part of the group’s overall fleet expansion and renewal project.

The group said the deal was made on the 20th anniversary since Air Astana started operating its first A320 in 2006.

Peter Foster, chief executive of Air Astana, said that the order “reflects a commitment to maintaining [the airline’s] reputation for operational efficiency and service excellence in the long-term.”

The A320neo family has proven a success in service with Air Astana over many years, in particular the operation of the A321LR.

Foster added: “I’m confident that the new fleet will continue to boost sustainable growth and profitability in the long term.”

Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus executive vice president sales of the commercial aircraft business, said: “This order further validates the unmatched economics and market appeal of the A320neo Family in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets.”

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