Overview
- The new package comprises five firm orders plus five options and five purchase rights, building on three earlier 787-9s for a total commitment of up to 18.
- Deliveries for the latest tranche are slated for 2032–2035, while the initial three aircraft remain scheduled for 2026–2027.
- Air Astana says Board approval is secured and remaining procedural steps are underway before Boeing records the order.
- Boeing characterizes the deal as the airline’s largest single purchase and estimates it would support more than 20,000 U.S. jobs once finalized.
- The announcement at the C5+1 Summit underscores plans to expand long-haul flying, including entry into North America, and signals Central Asia’s rising connectivity.