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China – Central Asia rail freight doubles in first months of 2025

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May 14, 2025
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Chinese freight is finding its way west more and more often via rail. Illustratively, in the first four months of 2025, the number of freight…

Beijing now also has a Central Asian rail connection

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March 20, 2025
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The first freight train to Central Asia departed from Beijing on the morning of 19 March. Its final destination is Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where the train…

Air Astana Overcomes Engine Issues and Accelerates Growth

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November 5, 2024
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Air Astana has released its financial and operational results for Q3 and the year to date, which show an airline at the top of its game.

Why Has The Central Asian Aviation Market Remained Underdeveloped?

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October 21, 2024
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The region is one of the last without a major developed commercial aviation industry.

ARJ21 Achieves Milestone With First High-Altitude Route In China

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July 9, 2024
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Chengdu Airlines continues to expand its Xinjiang regional aviation network using the ARJ21.

Mongolias MIAT To Double Boeing 787 Dreamliner Fleet For US Expansion

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June 14, 2024
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MIAT currently operates two 787-9s and is planning to increase the fleet to four by 2028.

2 New ARJ21 Operated Routes Link China’s Xinjiang To Central Asia

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June 12, 2024
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The launch of the new routes is an example of China’s increasingly deepening ties with Central Asia.

China, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan come to CKU line agreement

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June 11, 2024
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China, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have signed an agreement on the construction of the railway between the three countries. The document specifies financing, the route to be taken, operation and maintenance. Reportedly, construction will begin in October. The three countries took part in an online signing ceremony on Thursday, 6 June. The agreement sets in stone…

Air Astana Boosts Nomad Club Frequent Flyer Programme

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May 14, 2024
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Air Astana is enhancing its Nomad Club frequent flier program to change how points are earned and make it simpler to redeem them.

Inside Air Samarkand: Launch, Growth & Route Ambitions

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January 20, 2024
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CEO of Uzbek start-up airline Air Samarkand, Anton Khojayan, has detailed the carriers’ plans in an interview with Simple Flying.