Air Astana was incorporated in late 2001 and its maiden flight was on the 15 th May 2002. The inaugural was attended by President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Sir Richard Evans, representing the two shareholders, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and BAE Systems PLC of the UK. These shareholders remain committed partners in the airline, with the Government holding a 51 percent share through its Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund, and BAE Systems PLC holding 49 percent.
Mission, Goals and Values Mission From the Heart of Eurasia we are building one of the finest airlines in the world. Goals and Values We implement the highest safety standards. We are and must be the most reliable airline in the region with the highest standards of customer service. We profitably grow and improve our fleet, route network and product. We work to the highest standards of integrity and business ethics. We recruit, appraise and reward staff based on merit and enable them to develop to their maximum potential. We are a socially responsible organisation. We are a global ambassador for Kazakhstan.
Awards “ 4 -Star” Airline Star Rating by Skytrax Research - the only 4 -Star airline in Eastern Europe and the CIS Best Airline Central Asia and India at the 2014, 2013 and 2012 World Airline Awards Best Business Class Male Amenity Bag/Kit 2011 - Travelplus Gold Award Best Business Class Female Amenity Bag/Kit 2011 - Travelplus Silver Award
NEWS Air Astana rated as one of the world’s top 20 airlines The 2014 Business Insider Airline Survey has placed Air Astana amongst the world's Top 20 carriers for the second year in succession, with its ranking improving to 12 th compared to 18 th in 2013. Air Astana Restarts Services To Dubai Air Astana will restart services from Almaty to Dubai from 01 September 2014 connecting the two commercial centres. Almaty – Seoul: Now Three Times a Week We are delighted to announce the launch of the third frequency on Almaty – Seoul route. Starting from 31 of May, in addition to flights on Mondays and Thursdays, you can fly to Seoul on Saturdays too.
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