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Air Astana begins flight testing of first Boeing 787-9

Last observed 2026-10-28 · Confidence 99%

Canonical event record

What happened

Air Astana began the flight-test programme for its first Boeing 787-9, registered EI-KZA, at Boeing’s Charleston site ahead of regulatory certification.

Why it matters: The widebodies are intended to replace 767-300ERs and could support future Kazakhstan–US nonstop routes.

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