Kazakhstan airline Air Astana has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320neo, bringing the total to 56 aircraft.
Air Astana’s fleet is comprised of 50 Airbus A320-family aircraft, with another two set to arrive before the end of the year. The delivery of the latest A320neo follows the airline’s ongoing expansion plan, increasing from 49 aircraft in 2023 to the current 56, with a future goal of 80 aircraft by 2028. It equally comes in the wake of the grounding of several aircraft due to issues with Pratt and Whitney’s PW1100G engines. As reported by ch-aviation, the airline has stated that 34 engines needed to be removed throughout 2024.
“Air Astana Group is in the midst of an exciting new phase of development, with international and domestic passenger traffic growing significantly,” said Peter Foster, Chief Executive Officer. “The Airbus A320 family of aircraft has proven to be an outstanding success in service with both Air Astana and FlyArystan, with the fleet destined to continue rapidly expanding over the next few years.”
The airline has chosen the A320neo due to its reduced emissions, lower noise levels, and minimised fuel burn, assisting with Air Astana’s goal of sustainability and a greener fleet.
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