Air Astana operating profit down 74% in 1H2012

Air Astana revenue up 15% - financial highlights for six months ended 30-Jun-2012:

• Revenue: KZT58,584 million (USD401.7 million), +15.4% year-on-year;
• Pperating costs: KZT57,500 million (USD394.3 million), +23.3%;
  
  • Fuel: KZT17,604 million (USD120.7 million), +60.2%;
  • Handling, landing fees and route charges: KZT6754 million (USD46.3 million), +15.1%;
• Operating profit: KZT1084 million (USD7.4 million), -73.8%;
• Net profit: KZT726.5 million (USD5.0 million), -80.9%;
• Total assets: KZT65,990 million (USD452.5 million), +15.0% when compared to period ended 31-Dec-2011;
• Cash and bank balances: KZT3943 million (USD27.0 million), +10.7% when compared to period ended 31-Dec-2011;
• Total liabilities: KZT31,760 million (USD217.8 million), +49.9% when compared to period ended 31-Dec-2011. [more - original PR]

*Based on the average conversion rate at USD1 = KZT145.842 for the period