Air Astana is one of the largest airlines in Central Asia, offering award-winning services on modern aircraft to destinations from the Far East to Western Europe.

Established in late 2001, Air Astana conducted its maiden flight on the 15th of May 2002, with the inaugural 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, with the Government holding a 51 percent share through its Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund, and BAE Systems PLC holding 49 percent.

In 2024, the airline operates a total of 52 aircraft with an average age of 5.2 years and has expanded its operations to cover over 40 domestic and international routes. To ensure the highest standards of service, the airline relies on a team of more than 6,000 highly qualified staff, primarily comprised of skilled individuals from Kazakhstan, complemented by foreign personnel.