What Happened
Kazakhstan Carrier Expands Low-Cost Subsidiary
Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, is investing $17.5 million in its low-cost subsidiary FlyArystan. As part of the deal, FlyArystan will issue 2 million ordinary shares to Air Astana, and the subsidiary will take over the lease of a new A320-200N aircraft due for delivery in November 2026. Air Astana will guarantee FlyArystan’s payment obligations under the lease. This development was first reported by ch-aviation.