Aviation

Economy ноябрь 13, 2026

Kazakhstan’s Trade Ministry council discusses transparency of domestic airfares

The year’s final meeting of the Public Council at Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Trade and Integration covered e-commerce, a regional digital services market and transparency in domestic airfares.

Defense ноябрь 13, 2026

Shvabe shows Zenit lenses to Chinese partners

Shvabe presented Zenit photographic equipment to potential partners from China. The showcase took place at a Russian-Chinese business meeting in Moscow.

Defense ноябрь 13, 2026

New flight control systems installed at Levashovo

Azimut, part of Rostec, has equipped Levashovo airfield in St. Petersburg with air traffic control, navigation and communications systems. The Galaktika complex monitors air traffic and warns controllers of potentially dangerous situations.

Economy ноябрь 11, 2026

Embraer revenue reaches $2.3 billion

Embraer’s third-quarter revenue rose 17% year over year to $2.3 billion. The company also raised its financial guidance for 2026.

Economy ноябрь 10, 2026

Direct Prague–Philadelphia route opens

American Airlines has launched a direct route between Prague and Philadelphia. Prague Airport expects more than 57,000 passengers to use the service in both directions during the summer season.

Economy ноябрь 9, 2026

Shalkar airfield to be rebuilt

Regular passenger services on local air routes in Aktobe Region have been suspended since 2011. The region plans to reconstruct the airfield near Shalkar and prepare it for L-410 aircraft.

Economy ноябрь 6, 2026

Kazakhstan and China to add more flights

Kazakhstan and China agreed to increase the permitted frequency of flights from 150 to 180 per week. Chengdu and Kashgar will also be added to the route network.

Defense ноябрь 6, 2026

Eve, FlyBIS agree on up to 12 eVTOLs

Eve Air Mobility and FlyBIS have signed a binding agreement for up to 12 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft for operations in southern Brazil. It includes two firm orders and rights to purchase 10 additional aircraft.

Science & Tech ноябрь 5, 2026

Almaty discusses smart city tech with Hyundai

Almaty Mayor Darkhan Satybaldy discussed possible smart city projects with a Hyundai Motor Group delegation, including autonomous mobile robots and intelligent traffic management systems.

Economy ноябрь 5, 2026

More flights planned between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

The aviation authorities of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan agreed to increase regular flights between the two countries. Each Almaty–Tashkent and Astana–Tashkent route will be permitted up to 60 flights a week.

Defense ноябрь 5, 2026

Greece to acquire KC-390 aircraft

Greece’s Ministry of National Defence has signed a contract to buy Embraer KC-390 Millennium aircraft. The first is due to join the Hellenic Air Force in 2027.

Economy ноябрь 2, 2026

FL Technics to service Embraer E-Jets in Lithuania

Embraer has named FL Technics an authorized service center for E170 and E190 aircraft in Lithuania. The company will provide services at its facilities in Vilnius and Kaunas.

Economy ноябрь 2, 2026

Aktobe airport set for upgrade

A new runway will be built and the passenger terminal reconstructed at Aktobe International Airport. The upgrades are intended to increase capacity and support the expansion of air services.

Economy ноябрь 1, 2026

Air Astana and China Southern deepen ties

Air Astana and China Southern Airlines have signed a strategic partnership agreement to strengthen air links between Kazakhstan and China. The deal is intended to offer passengers more travel options and smoother connections.

Economy октябрь 31, 2026

Astana–Kazan flights twice a week

Kazakhstan’s Consul General in Kazan, Yerlan Iskakov, discussed the launch of direct passenger flights with Nordwind commercial director Anton Mattis. Regular flights between Astana and Kazan will operate twice a week.

Economy октябрь 30, 2026

Gorno-Altaysk–Minsk direct flights may launch

Direct air service may be launched between Gorno-Altaysk and Minsk.

Politics октябрь 28, 2026

Kazakhstan and US discuss aviation security

Kazakhstan’s Aviation Administration and the US Transportation Security Administration discussed cooperation and preparations for direct air service. They also reviewed the security requirements for a Kazakh carrier to begin flights to the US.

Economy октябрь 25, 2026

Air Astana launches Astana–Salalah route

A ceremony marking the launch of a new international route between Kazakhstan and Oman took place on October 24. Air Astana will fly between Astana and Salalah.

World октябрь 19, 2026

Astana to host ICAO Aviation Security Week

Kazakhstan will host ICAO Aviation Security Week 2026 for the first time. The event is scheduled for October 20–22 in Astana.

Economy октябрь 16, 2026

Kazakhstan aviation prepares for winter

Kazakhstan’s Vice Minister of Transport Talgat Lastayev held a meeting with the heads of all airports and airlines in the country. They discussed preparations for the 2026–2027 autumn-winter season.