FlyArystan has got its own “Berkut” (means eagle in Kazakh). It’s 13th aircraft that arrived from manufacturer in Toulouse in December, Delovoy Kazakhstan reports.
The name of this aircraft has been given by the airline passengers who follow FlyArystan in Instagram. According to the competition condition, followers proposed the most suitable name of constellation. The most popular proposal was “Berkut” or “Aquila” in Latin.
According to passenger @makpal.k.e, Berkut is the symbol of our country, of Turkish nations.
“It is depicted on our national flag and also on blazons, insignia of military units in some countries symbolizing courage and bravery. If berkut is a bird, the aircraft is a bird in aviation. Moreover, it’s the largest eagle while Airbus is a big aircraft. Berkut is rare sacred bird that listed in the Red data book. The airplanes don’t have the same names. Overall, Berkut sounds proud and with meaning” Considers FlyArystan’s follower
Berkut has become the second new aircraft which has arrived this year and the second of the 7th aircraft that specifically designed and produced for Kazakh low cost carrier by Airbus. The first brand new aircraft was named after the constellation of the lion "Leo".
FlyArystan plans to expand its fleet to 19 A320 aircraft by December 2023.
The 13th aircraft as A320 Neo which arrived in October 2022 is equipped with 188 seats and is eco-friendly.
«FlyArystan is the first low fare carrier in Kazakhstan. With the arrival of 13th Airbus A320 Neo, FlyArystan will offer not only more seats at affordable price, but more eco-friendly flights within Kazakhstan and outside the country. Especially since this is the second aircraft in the configuration of 188 seats produced for FlyArystan. The replenishment of fleet with eco-friendly aircraft is another milestone in innovative development of the airline. We launched the self check-in terminals for FlyArystan passengers in Almaty and Astana this autumn. We are growing both quantitatively and qualitatively so that our passengers can take advantage of the most advanced aviation practices” Adrian Hamilton-Manns, managing director at FlyArystan
Features of Airbus A320Neo FlyArystan:
- High-efficient HEPA-filters of air conditioning allow to completely recirculate the air every two minutes. It guarantees fresh air and its even distribution in the cabin that provides avoiding draught.
- New handrails with LED lighting and integrated numeration of seats help passengers to find their seat easily in cabin.
- New LED lamps for reading are more cost-effective and more reliable in usage. Also, their light is more perceptible for human eyes.
- By reduction of costs for technical service and repair for 5% as well as direct operational expenditure for seat, the aircraft has achieved more efficient operation.
