29/10/2026
Air Astana has begun equipping its Airbus A321LR fleet with high-speed satellite Wi-Fi. The project is being executed in partnership with SES, a leading international satellite communications provider. Equipment installation is being carried out in-house by the airline's engineering team at its technical base.
The first aircraft fitted with the high-speed Wi-Fi system is an Airbus A321LR registered as EI-KGB. Its inaugural flight with connectivity onboard operated today, October 29, 2026, on the Almaty–Tashkent route.
The initiative is supported by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Throughout a promotional period running through January 31, 2027, complimentary internet access will be available to all passengers onboard.
Effective February 1, 2027, complimentary Wi-Fi will be offered to Business Class passengers and Nomad Club Gold and Diamond tier members. Nomad Club members of all tiers will enjoy free messaging, while other passengers will be able to purchase paid internet packages.
The gradual retrofitting of the Airbus A321LR fleet with high-speed Wi-Fi will continue in phases throughout 2027.