- Air Astana Group has reduced GTF-related groundings by around 60pc year-on-year
- The group secured 11 additional engines in the first half of 2026
- Engine inductions in 2026 are expected to exceed three times the 2025 figure
- The group operates 35 aircraft at mainline carrier Air Astana
- The target for zero groundings has been set for 2027
Air Astana Group has been reducing aircraft groundings related to Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine issues, and groundings have fallen by around 60pc year-on-year. The group secured 11 additional engines in the first half of 2026 and expects more than three times the 11 engine inductions completed in 2025. The company disclosed these figures in a press release, confirming its target of zero groundings in 2027.
Mainline carrier Air Astana operates a fleet of 35 aircraft, including eleven A320-200Ns, three A321-200s, four A321-200Ns, one A321-200NX, thirteen A321-200NX(LR)s, and three B767-300ERs. Its low-cost subsidiary, FlyArystan, operates 28 aircraft, comprising fifteen A320-200s and thirteen A320-200Ns. The engine supply agreement has enabled the group to maintain operational schedules while addressing the ongoing GTF durability issues that have affected Airbus neo-family operators globally.
The engine inductions have improved fleet availability, allowing Air Astana to restore capacity on routes serving domestic and international destinations. The group’s proactive approach to engine management has minimised disruption to passenger services. The target of zero groundings in 2027 represents a full recovery from the technical challenges that have constrained A320neo family operations since 2023.
Air Astana Group shared in a written statement:: “The engine inductions completed in the first half of 2026 will exceed three times the 11 inductions completed in 2025.”
