Kazakhstan’s Air Astana could kick start new spate of B767 orders

Air Astana has emerged as a potential customer for new-built B767s as the fast-growing Kazakhstani carrier seeks to replace its existing B757/767 fleet prior to the anticipated delivery of its first B787 in 2019. With a deal likely to be forged by the end of this year, Air Astana could be the first of several customers for new B767s as production of the small widebody is extended on the back of the recently launched B767-based NewGen tanker programme for the US Air Force.