19.05.2026, 12:54

Air Astana seeks state support, sanctions exemptions to launch U.S. flights

ASTANA. May 19 (Interfax-Kazakhstan) – Air Astana is seeking government support to secure sanctions exemptions and state financing to launch flights to the United States, the airline's chief executive Ibrahim Canliel said on Tuesday.

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Air Astana seeks state support, sanctions exemptions to launch U.S. flights

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