Overview
- The memorandum covers 25 firm A320neo-family orders and 25 purchase options in what the airline calls its largest fleet commitment to date.
- First deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2031, with the majority expected to be A321LR variants for medium- and long-haul routes.
- The aircraft are intended for both Air Astana’s mainline operations and its low-cost arm FlyArystan.
- Finalization requires shareholder approval, and delivery timing will depend on Airbus production slots extending into the 2030s.
- The narrowbody move follows an agreement earlier in November for up to 15 Boeing 787s, including five firm 787-9s and ten options, to replace 767s and support long-haul growth.