ASTANA, Kazakhstan, February 20. Kazakhstan
expects the arrival of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to launch
direct air service with the United States, Trend reports, citing the
presidential press service.
This was announced during a meeting between President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Jeff Shockey, Executive Vice President of
Boeing.
During the talks, the sides discussed expanding cooperation in
the aviation sector and strengthening Kazakhstan’s aircraft fleet.
Tokayev noted that Air Astana, SCAT Airlines, and VietJet Qazaqstan
are interested in advancing joint projects vital for the
development of the country’s aviation industry. He also welcomed
the agreement between Air Astana and Boeing on aircraft
deliveries.
It was noted SCAT Airlines is considering the purchase of
additional Boeing aircraft and exploring the possibility of opening
its first maintenance and repair center at Shymkent International
Airport in partnership with the U.S. corporation.
Shockey, in turn, shared Boeing’s digitalization plans and
praised Kazakhstan’s transit and transport potential, highlighting
strong prospects for cooperation in air cargo. The meeting also
covered training domestic aviation specialists and expanding the
national cargo fleet.
In November 2025, Air Astana announced the signing of a contract
with Boeing for the delivery of up to 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
aircraft. This represents the largest order ever placed by the
group and includes five firm orders, five options, and five
purchase rights.
This new order complemented a previously signed agreement for
the delivery of three Boeing 787-9 aircraft scheduled for
2026–2027, bringing the total number of aircraft to 18.
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