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Air Astana Orders 15 Boeing Dreamliners, Boosts Jobs

2/19/2026

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  • Air Astana finalized an order for up to 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets, its largest single aircraft purchase.
  • The deal, confirmed on February 17, 2026, includes three additional 787-9s to be leased, bringing the total Dreamliner fleet to 18.
  • The agreement was signed during the C5+1 Summit and is expected to create more than 20,000 U.S. jobs and position Kazakhstan as an aviation hub.