Air Astana has reached a significant milestone by completing its 50th C-check on an Airbus A320 family aircraft at its Engineering and Technical Centre in Astana. This achievement underscores the airline's commitment to advancing its technical capabilities and expanding heavy aircraft maintenance capacity in Kazakhstan.
The completion of 50 C-checks is a testament to Air Astana's systematic investment in engineering infrastructure, workforce training, and in-house maintenance capabilities. Each C-check involves tens of thousands of scheduled maintenance tasks, including detailed structural and systems inspections, requiring over 20,000 manhours to ensure compliance with global aviation standards.
Robert Dando, Director of the Astana Technical Centre, stated, “The 50th C-check milestone is the result of our consistent investments in engineering expertise, infrastructure, and human resources. Performing complex maintenance checks in-house enables full control over work quality, reduces reliance on overseas maintenance providers, and contributes to the development of domestic technical expertise in civil aviation.”
Since 2019, Air Astana has independently conducted all types of C-checks on Airbus family aircraft at its bases in Almaty and Astana. The airline has completed a variety of maintenance checks, including twenty-eight C1-checks, five C2-checks, ten C6-checks, and seven C12-checks. The company boasts a team of certified engineers and mechanics with internationally recognised EASA Part 66 licences.
This expansion of high-technology maintenance capabilities highlights Air Astana's role in advancing Kazakhstan's aviation industry, enhancing technological self-sufficiency, and maintaining high standards of aircraft reliability and safety
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