The transport and logistics sector will be under the personal oversight of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who held a meeting on the development of regional air cargo hubs. At present, transit cargo moving through Kazakhstan is transported by road or rail. According to expert forecasts, the share of air cargo worldwide will continue to grow each year. By 2040, 20% of air freight is expected to move along the Asia–Europe route. In this context, Kazakhstan aims to capitalize on emerging opportunities and build a multimodal logistics framework. Full-fledged air hubs in the country will be developed based on key airports.
The Head of State also instructed that aviation fuel production be increased over the next three years. In addition, the country is set to establish a Research Institute of Aviation and fuel certification laboratories. Kazakhstan will soon launch its first National Cargo Airline. To support this airline and other transport companies, the President proposed that the government consider lifting restrictions on cargo aircraft older than 25 years. For example, the average age of aircraft at the U.S. carrier FedEx is 28 years, while at the UK’s One Air it is 33 years.
President Tokayev also instructed the government to reform the aviation workforce training system, with a focus on strengthening cooperation with international academic institutions and establishing centers of competence.
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