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  • An-72 crashes in Kazakhstan, killing 27

    06:21 26 December 2012Military Accidents Fatal Accidents

    An Antonov An-72 aircraft crashed in southern Kazakhstan on 25 December, killing all 27 onboard. The military transport aircraft, bound for Shymkent...


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  • PICTURE: Kazakhstan receives C295 transports from Airbus Military

    13:16 16 January 2013

    Kazakhstan has received its first two of a possible eight C295 medium transports from Airbus Military ...


  • Kazakhstan to assemble 20 EC725 helicopters

    15:35 14 May 2012

    Kazakhstan is to expand its cooperation with Eurocopter after signing a letter of intent for 20 EC725 transports ...


  • Eurocopter formalises Kazakh agreement

    06:20 29 June 2011

    Eurocopter has signed an agreement with Kazakhstan Engineering to formalise a joint venture to assemble and customise...


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  • Used turboprop aircraft transactions: 6-13 May 2013

    News | 13 May 2013 09:30 | Olivier Bonnassies

    Nusantara Air Charter acquires ATR 42-500 Nusantara Air Charter is introducing its first turboprop aircraft with the acquisition of an ATR 42-500 from...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/Used-turboprop-aircraft-transactions-6-13-May-2013-385719/

  • HSBC closes A320 financing for Air Astana

    News | 08 May 2013 12:32 | Olivier Bonnassies

    <p>HSBC has closed financing on a new Airbus A320 aircraft for Air Astana.</p><p>The aircraft (MSN 5613) was delivered on 4 May. HSBC is the arranger of the...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/HSBC-closes-A320-financing-for-Air-Astana-385609/

  • Used jet aircraft transactions: 22-29 April 2013

    News | 29 Apr 2013 10:00 | Olivier Bonnassies

    Mesa Airlines adds four ex-Pluna CRJ900s Mesa Airlines leased four Bombardier CRJ900LR (15233, 15234, 15239, 15273) aircraft with CF34-8C5 engines...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/Used-jet-aircraft-transactions-22-29-April-2013-385157/

  • Used turboprop aircraft transactions: 22-29 April 2013

    News | 29 Apr 2013 09:00 | Olivier Bonnassies

    Blue Bird Aviation purchases another Q400 Blue Bird Aviation acquired a Bombardier Q400 (4056) aircraft with PW150A engines. The 2002-vintage aircraft...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/Used-turboprop-aircraft-transactions-22-29-April-2013-385156/

  • Air Astana adds second route to Bishkek

    News | 25 Apr 2013 16:19

    <p>Air Astana launched its second nonstop service to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan on 23 April.</p><p>The Kazakh flag carrier is operating the Astana-Bishkek...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/Air-Astana-adds-second-route-to-Bishkek-385169/

  • Air Astana requests Ex-Im guarantees for 767s

    News | 11 Apr 2013 13:25

    Air Astana submitted an application with the US Export-Import Bank on 11 April for financing guarantees covering Boeing 767 aircraft, according to the export...http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/Air-Astana-requests-Ex-Im-guarantees-for-767s-384557/

    • Blogs about Astana

  • Airbus Military C295 in Kazakh colours

    Blog | 17 Jan 2013 19:25 | Dominic Perry

    http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/aircraft-pictures//2013/01/airbus-military-c295-in-kazakh.html

  • Rugby crazy airline chiefs

    Blog | 20 Oct 2011 12:54 | Alex Thomas

    http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/airline-business//2011/10/rugby-crazy-airline-chiefs.html

  • Air Astana Outlines Expansion Plans

    Blog | 16 May 2011 04:49 | Miyuru Sandaruwan

    http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/the-networker//2011/05/air-astana-outlines-expansion-plans.html

  • Huey IIs and other diplomatic failures

    Blog | 15 Dec 2010 12:56 | Stephen Trimble

    http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/the-dewline//2010/12/huey-iis-and-other-diplomatic.html

  • Comment: Twitter as a conduit for how we see aviation safety

    Blog | 04 Nov 2010 05:56 | Will Horton

    http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/wings-down-under//2010/11/comment-twitter-as-a-conduit-for-how-we-see-aviation-safety.html

  • Russian wind tunnel aids in "monumental" task

    Blog | 21 Jan 2010 17:28 | John Croft

    http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/as-the-croft-flies//2010/01/russian-wind-tunnel-aids-in-monumental-task.html

  • Red tape aids Air Astana's fortunes

    Blog | 01 May 2009 09:13 | Victoria Moores

    http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/airline-business//2009/05/red-tape-aids-air-astanas-fort.html

  • The definitive Thales TopSeries list and a revelation about #28

    Blog | 26 Nov 2008 11:13 | Mary Kirby

    http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/runway-girl//2008/11/the-definitive-thales-topserie.html

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