Reflecting the significant milestone achieved in the progress and development of both regional and international aviation at the capital of Kazakhstan, Air Astana presented a brand new Airbus A 320. Carrying the registered number of Ð 4-WAS, Airbus A-320 was delivered from the premises of the Airbus located at the Toulouse city. Most interestingly, the event marked the 6th anniversary of the airline in addition to the 10th anniversary of the city of Astana.
The most attractive features that distinguish the aircraft from the earlier makes are its highly enhanced design component and renewed symbols, in addition to the modern system of management entertainment. Over and above, the SATCOM integral system, enables supporting the seamless telephonic connection between the crew and the office. Most notably, Air Astana is planning to replace all of its Fokker-50 aircrafts from the fleet.
Increasing the quantity of aircrafts in the International Airport of Astana city shall support the plan launched by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kazakhstan to establish the airport as the largest and leading Aviation Technical Center in the whole of Central Asia and West Siberia.
President of Air Astana, Peter Foster observed, "The presentation of a new aircraft in Astana is our gift to the capital city of Kazakhstan. In July we are expecting the arrival of one more Airbus A-320 and in September Airbus A-319. 11 of June the document about purchasing 6 more aircrafts from Airbus A-320 series were signed."
