Air Astana increases 2012 first half revenues by 13%, stays profitable in tough conditions

07-Aug-2012 Kazakhstan's Air Astana saw its revenues grow by 13% to US$394 million, matched by a similar increase in passenger numbers, although net profit declined to US$4.95 million. Capacity grew by 11% with the addition of an additional Boeing 757-200 and three additional Embraer 190s. The fleet size now stands at 26 aircraft after the retirement of three of its six Fokker 50s, with the remainder due for retirement by January 2013 and replacement by two additional Embraer 190s.