Kazakh carrier expands narrowbody fleet as part of wider renewal that also includes Boeing 787-9 widebodies

Deal follows 2025 commitment and comes days after shareholders approved up to 50 Airbus A320neo-family jets

Approval follows memorandum of understanding signed with the planemaker in November 2025

Kazakhstan-based carrier plans largest fleet expansion with deliveries from 2031, focusing on A321LR variant.

Acquisition will enable international expansion and is the largest deal for new jets by the Kazakh airline

Kazakhstan airline, which has five leased jets in its fleet, intends to replace them for the Airbus A320 from 2024

Kazakhstan airline claims aircraft would be unsafe to fly and seeks damages of $11.9 million in US court. Planemaker denies seriousness of issues

Most popular passenger jet in history resumes orders from companies like SunExpress and Air Astana during Dubai Airshow