ASTANA, Kazakhstan, February 19.
KazMunayGas-Aero, a subsidiary of KazMunayGas national company
(KMG), has signed an agreement with Thai AirAsia X airline and
begun refueling aircraft operating regular passenger flights on the
Almaty-Bangkok route, Trend reports via KMG.
The company highlighted that the agreement was made possible by
a reduction in jet fuel prices in Kazakhstan for international
airlines. These measures aim to enhance the country's transport and
logistics capabilities, improve the competitiveness of domestic
airports, and create favorable conditions for attracting foreign
carriers.
Thai AirAsia X, a subsidiary of the AirAsia group, operates
regular flights to Kazakhstan, Japan, South Korea, Australia,
China, and various Middle Eastern countries.
In January 2026, Kazakhstan lowered jet fuel prices for
international airlines, setting the new price range at $930–$1,000
per ton, a decrease from the previous rate of $1,200 per ton.
KazMunayGas-Aero has been active in Kazakhstan’s aviation fuel
supply market since mid-2014.
