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Air Astana’s first Boeing 787-9 begins factory flight testing

Last observed 2026-10-24 · Confidence 99%

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What happened

Air Astana’s first 787-9, registered EI-KZA, completed its first test flight at Boeing’s Charleston facility and awaits certification before delivery.

Why it matters: The Dreamliners are intended to replace 767-300ERs on long-haul routes and support efficiency and international network growth.

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