Monday 12, October 2026

Bird strikes involving aircraft in Kazakhstan are most frequently recorded at the airports of Astana, Almaty, Shymkent, Atyrau, and Aktau. This was reported by the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan in response to an official inquiry from the Kazinform news agency.

Tuesday 06, October 2026

Kazakhstan is expanding its network of domestic flights. Currently, there are around 890 flights per week connecting the country's cities across approximately 60 routes—up from about 630 three years ago. New flights have been added this year from Astana to Almaty, Aktau, Aktobe, and Urdzhar, as well as from Almaty to Aktau and Urdzhar. Find out more in this report from Channel 7.

Friday 02, October 2026

Behind this major international event is an extensive preparation effort involving many colleagues, each responsible for a specific area and contributing to the overall success of the week. In this interview, Zhanibek Sharipbayev, Executive Aviation Security Officer at the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan, discusses cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, unmanned aircraft systems, operations over conflict zones, cargo security, and other global challenges that will be at the heart of discussions in Astana. With just one week to go, preparations are in full swing, and every detail of the upcoming event reflects the commitment and teamwork behind it.

Monday 28, September 2026

Saltanat Tompieva, Chair of the Civil Aviation Committee, discussed the routes currently under development, the decision-making process for launching new services, and the resulting opportunities for passengers and Kazakhstan’s aviation market in an interview with the "24KZ" TV channel.

Monday 28, September 2026

From September 21 to 25, 2026, Kazakhstan underwent an International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) conducted by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Zakon.kz reports.

Tuesday 22, September 2026

Direct flights between Kazakhstan and the United States could begin as early as the first quarter of 2027. In an interview, Michael Daniel, CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan, spoke about the timeline, the remaining approval procedures and Kazakhstan’s progress in strengthening aviation safety and regulatory standards.