Air Astana, the national air carrier of Kazakhstan and A320neo launch customer in the CIS, expanded its GA Telesis Flight Hour support contract for its fleet of Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft. The support program entails warranty administration, repair management, 24/7/365 AOG support, a main-base stock placed at Air Astana’s hub and an expanded pool access of inventory that will be used to support the airlines’ flight operations. Additionally, Air Astana will have access to GA Telesis’ inventory of A320-family rotable components and GA Telesis’ MRO capabilities for both components and aerostructures.

“A new fleet type always brings with it new challenges and risks, but GA Telesis’ support from day one has been substantial in making our new A320neo operation a smooth experience,” Yerbol Baimbekov, director of supply management of Air Astana Procurement, said.

“Our Flight Hour and Lease programs at GA Telesis ensure Air Astana low maintenance costs with minimized down-time. We understand that dispatch reliability is key to all of our operators. Globally, our team’s efforts have provided Air Astana with a great startup experience with a new fleet,” Mehmet Dogan, SVP of Eurasia sales at GA Telesis’ Component Solutions Group, said.

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