ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 9. Kazakhstan
highlights the possibility of launching new domestic flights,
including a route between Astana and the Borovoe resort, Deputy
Minister of Transport Talgat Lastayev said during a press
conference, Trend
reports.
According to Lastayev, the development of the domestic market is
closely tied to the renewal and expansion of the country's aircraft
fleet.
"We aim to significantly increase this number. Recently, Air
Astana signed a memorandum for 25 "firm" contracts for Airbus A320
family aircraft, along with 25 optional contracts," he stated.
Lastayev also mentioned that smaller aircraft, capable of
operating between Astana and Borovoe, could provide comfortable and
fast travel.
"There is definitely a possibility for this, and there are no
institutional barriers. The fleet is expanding, and I believe such
routes will develop," he added.
He further noted plans to bring in long-haul Dreamliner
aircraft, with the first deliveries lined up for the middle of next
year.
Meanwhile, Transport Minister Nurlan Sauranbayev emphasized that
ensuring connectivity between all regions and the cities of Almaty
and Astana is a priority, a goal that has already been fully
achieved. He observed that the initiation of new domestic air
routes necessitates not merely the acquisition of additional
airframes but also the allocation of a financial plan.
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