FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, April 13, 2021 - Aeroxchange announced today that Air Astana has gone live on AeroBuy® with plans to later implement AeroRepair®. According to an agreement between the two companies, Air Astana will gain access to both AeroBuy and AeroRepair, enabling the airline to automate its parts procurement and repair management processes.
Air Astana will utilize AeroBuy and AeroRepair to accelerate parts procurement and repair order management, improve sourcing opportunities and pricing, increase supply chain transparency and streamline communication with its trading partners.
“By integrating its Trax system with the Aeroxchange platform, Air Astana will drive operational efficiencies, including eliminating the need to manage multiple connections with hundreds of suppliers,” said Albert Koszarek, President and CEO of Aeroxchange. “We are excited to bring Air Astana onto our network and look forward to expanding our presence in Central Asia and Eastern Europe.”
“With the implementation of Aeroxchange, we believe we have the best solution to alleviate the traditional administrative burdens through automation and optimization of processes. We are confident that the efficiencies and effectiveness of the Aeroxchange platform come at the right time, as Air Astana continues to utilize technology and innovation to drive optimization in light of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Yerbol Baimbekov, Vice President Procurement and Supply of Air Astana.
About Aeroxchange:
Founded by 13 major global airlines in July 2000, Aeroxchange is a privately owned company providing software solutions that maximize efficiency across the aviation supply chain. Aeroxchange’s tailored solutions offer a seamless e-commerce experience between aerospace companies and their trading partners.
About Air Astana:
Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, commenced its operations in May 2002 as a joint venture between Kazakhstan’s national wealth fund, Samruk Kazyna, and BAE Systems (UK), with respective shares of 51% and 49%.
Air Astana is a full-service international carrier. Air Astana operates Boeing 767, Airbus A320/A320neo, Airbus A321/A321neo/ A321LR and Embraer E190-E2. Air Astana became the first carrier from Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Eastern Europe to be awarded a prestigious 4-Star rating by SkyTrax at its World Airline Awards 2012 and was also named ‘The Best Airline in Central Asia and India’ that year. Both achievements were repeated in consecutive years through until 2019. Air Astana received a Travellers' Choice Awards, and 5-Star in Major regional airlines category at APEX Awards for the three years in a row between 2018 and 2020. Air Astana also has the Airline Market Leadership Award by Air Transport World.