Air Astana's new budget carrier FlyArystan aims to stimulate the low-cost market in Kazakhstan and expects airports to be "champing at the bit" to start conversations.

Widebody jets and 737 MAX are still in the picture as Somon Air aims to connect Central Asia's capitals, chief executive Thomas Hallam has revealed.

Proposed green taxes on airlines will have no positive impact on the industry’s sustainability, senior figures from some of the top carriers have agreed.