Air Lease (ALC) closed on long-term lease placements for three new Boeing 787-9 aircraft with Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan. The aircraft are scheduled to deliver to Air Astana in early 2025 through spring 2026 from Air Lease’s order book with Boeing.

“We are pleased to announce this lease placement for three new Boeing 787-9 aircraft with Air Astana today,” Steven Udvar-Házy, executive chairman of Air Lease, said. “These three ALC Dreamliner aircraft will greatly enhance Air Astana’s long-range capabilities and passenger comfort as the airline expands international routes from Kazakhstan.”

“ALC is honored to announce this lease placement with longtime customer Air Astana and be a part of the airline’s fleet modernization program by adding three highly efficient new Boeing 787-9 aircraft to Air Astana’s fleet,” Alex Khatibi, executive vice president of Air Lease, said.

“The Boeing 787-9 is an important aircraft to Air Astana’s fleet modernization as we expand our routes and focus on passenger experience,” Peter Foster, president and CEO of Air Astana, said. “The Dreamliner offers fuel-efficiency and range flexibility that will greatly add to our current fleet operations.”