AJW Group announced the award of a new long-term Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) component support contract with Air Astana and FlyArystan, covering its expanding Airbus A320-family fleet. The agreement went live on 1 January and supports an initial fleet of 56 Airbus aircraft, comprising a mixed and growing fleet of:
- A320 and A321 ceo aircraft
- A320 and A321 neo, NX and NXLR aircraft powered by GTF engines
The contract reflects the continued evolution of Air Astana narrowbody fleet and supports its significant growth plans, including a substantial future expansion of neo aircraft over the coming years.
AJW Group has a long-standing relationship with Air Astana having supported the airline since 2006, initially on its Boeing 757 fleet, which has since retired. AJW also supported Air Astana’s Airbus A320 ceo fleet from 2011 until March 2019 and currently provides PBH support for their Boeing 767 fleet under a contract that has recently been extended by a further two years. This new agreement marks AJW’s return to supporting Air Astana’s Airbus narrowbody operation, coinciding with the airline’s major NEO fleet expansion and reinforcing AJW’s role as a trusted long-term partner.
The contract will be underpinned by AJW Technique, AJW’s in-house MRO component repair capability located in Montreal, as well as its new EU-based warehouse in Amsterdam, enhancing material availability and turnaround times to support Air Astana’s European operations.
Christopher Whiteside, Chairman at AJW Group, said: “We are delighted to once again be supporting Air Astana’s Airbus A320-family fleet. Our relationship with Air Astana spans two decades, and this agreement reflects the trust built through that partnership. With Air Astana’s growing and increasingly sophisticated fleet, we look forward to delivering reliable, cost-effective, PBH support throughout the next phase of their expansion.”
Peter Foster, Chief Executive Officer at Air Astana, added: “AJW has a proven track record of supporting our fleets, and we are pleased to extend that partnership to our expanding Airbus narrowbody operation. As we continue to grow our A320 and A321 fleet, including next-generation aircraft, this agreement provides us with the operational confidence and component support we need.”
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