ASTANA, Kazakhstan, February 28. Kazakhstan
plans to build the largest aircraft maintenance center in Central
Asia in the city of Shymkent , Trend reports via the country's Ministry of
Transport.
The capsule-laying ceremony for the aviation technical hangar
maintenance and repair (MRO) center, implemented by SCAT Airlines
in partnership with Boeing, took place on February 27.
The project provides for the creation of modern full-cycle
center with a focus on servicing Boeing aircraft, including Boeing
737 (Classic/NG/MAX), Boeing 757/767, as well as prospective
programs for Boeing 777 wide-body aircraft. In this regard, the
purchase of additional Boeing aircraft is planned.
The complex will be located on a 10-hectare site. The total area
of engineering and technical infrastructure will exceed 45,000
square meters, including an aircraft apron of more than 6 hectares.
The construction of at least 15 high-tech facilities is
planned.
The implementation of the project will allow Kazakhstan to form
a modern service base of international level, capable of attracting
foreign airlines for maintenance, expanding industry competencies
and creating new highly qualified jobs.
During a working visit to the U.S. on February 18-19, 2026,
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with the leadership
of Boeing, where the parties discussed the possibility of opening
the first maintenance and repair center in Shymkent.
