Air Astana and PetroChina International Kazakhstan signed a Memorandum of Strategic Partnership

As part of the signed Memorandum, the companies plan to collaborate on jet fuel supply, infrastructure development, and transitioning to the international Jet A-1 jet fuel standard.

As part of the signed Memorandum, the companies plan to collaborate on jet fuel supply, infrastructure development, and transitioning to the international Jet A-1 jet fuel standard. Given the lack of production of this type of fuel in Kazakhstan, companies have also discussed the possibility of import of Jet A-1 and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) directly from refineries in China.

Air Astana Group President Peter Foster: "Our airline is actively expanding its route network and enhancing its fleet with new aircraft. The support of our partners in fuel supply issues will secure Air Astana’s further growth and development. As part of our ESG strategy, we are committed to innovative and environmentally sustainable initiatives in aviation."

Jet A-1 is a type of fuel that meets IATA (International Air Transport Association) standards. The difference between the Jet A-1 global brand and the TC-1/RT brands used in Kazakhstan is mainly in the production and storage technology. The main advantage of Jet A-1 is its low fire hazard, low composition of exhaust gases when emitted into the atmosphere and increase in the maintenance cycle of aircraft engines.