Connecting Kazakhstan with reliable regional air travel.
Founded
1997
Headquarters
Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Scat Air is a Kazakhstani private airline headquartered in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Founded in 1997, it has grown to become one of the country's prominent carriers, operating domestic and international routes across Central Asia and beyond.
The airline primarily serves destinations within Kazakhstan as well as select international routes to Russia, Georgia, and other neighboring countries. Scat Air operates from multiple Kazakhstani cities, with Shymkent serving as its main base of operations.
Scat Air has faced scrutiny from European aviation authorities regarding safety standards, resulting in periodic restrictions. Despite these challenges, it continues to be a significant carrier in the Kazakhstani aviation market, providing connectivity to underserved regional destinations.
Hubs & network
Scat Air's primary hub is Shymkent International Airport, with additional operations at Nur-Sultan (Astana) and Almaty international airports.
Fleet
Scat Air operates a mixed fleet including Boeing 737 series aircraft and ATR turboprops for regional routes.
Notable facts
- ›Scat Air was founded in 1997 and is one of Kazakhstan's larger private airlines.
- ›The airline has been subject to the European Union Air Safety List restrictions at various points in its history.
- ›Scat Air serves both domestic Kazakhstani routes and international destinations in Russia and the CIS region.
- ›The airline is headquartered in Shymkent, the third-largest city in Kazakhstan.
- ›Scat Air operates under ICAO code VSV and uses the callsign VLASTA.
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