SCAT Airlines, Kazakhstan’s second-largest carrier and the country’s leading privately held airline, has expanded its next-generation fleet with the arrival of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8, bringing its total number of 737 MAX aircraft to 12. The newly delivered aircraft, bearing registration UP-B3746 and MSN 61832, arrived directly from Boeing’s Everett facility on 13 November and represents another milestone…
SCAT Airlines, Kazakhstan’s second-largest carrier, is exploring expansion of its spare parts warehouse network into Southeast Asia as part of its long-term maintenance and logistics strategy. The airline’s Engineering and Aviation Service confirmed that potential sites under consideration include Cam Ranh, Vietnam, and Sanya, China, in addition to a new warehouse in Turkistan, Kazakhstan.
SCAT Airlines has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8, further strengthening its growing fleet of next-generation narrowbody aircraft. The newly delivered aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 61827 and registered locally as UP-B3743, landed at Shymkent International Airport on July 23, 2025, following a delivery route from Seattle, with an intermediate stop in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Jordan Airmotive, a prominent MRO provider based in Amman, has announced a strengthened partnership with SCAT Airlines of Kazakhstan by expanding its scope of services to include maintenance and full overhaul capabilities for CFM56-7B engines. This move builds on a previously established relationship and reflects increasing regional demand for reliable engine support services.
Comac (China) is actively reaching out to international airlines as it seeks to establish a global foothold for its C919 jet, a narrow-body aircraft developed to compete with Boeing and Airbus. The company is targeting carriers in regions ranging from Indonesia to Kazakhstan, signaling a strategic push to expand beyond China’s domestic market.
