Air Astana Group recorded a 13.2% revenue increase to $331 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, amid aviation industry challenges including the Gulf conflict.
The carrier reallocated capacity to adapt to shifting demand, resulting in a 3.0% rise in revenue passenger kilometers. However, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and restructuring or rent costs dropped 19.6% to $48.2 million, driven by engine-related groundings and higher costs.
Revenue per available seat kilometer climbed 12.4% to 7.01 cents, while cost per available seat kilometer increased 19.8% to 7.30 cents, reflecting cost pressures.
This performance follows full-year 2025 results, where revenue grew 11.4% to $1,453.9 million and EBITDAR held nearly steady at $321.2 million, up 0.8%. Available seat kilometers rose 14.0% to 22.0 billion, with revenue passenger kilometers up 13.0% to 18.2 billion. Passenger numbers increased 7.9% to 9.7 million at an 82.7% load factor.
Pratt & Whitney unscheduled engine removals constrained capacity and raised unit costs throughout 2025, though revenue per available seat kilometer recovered 9.8% in the fourth quarter to 7.18 cents.