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Delhi,8th May 2026: At the India Aircraft Leasing and Financing Summit 2.0 in Gandhinagar, Akasa Air has announced the establishment of its entity, Akasa Air Leasing IFSC Private Limited (AALI), at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). This marks a strategic milestone in strengthening the airline’s aircraft financing and leasing capabilities. The AALI office at GIFT City will serve as a dedicated platform to support Akasa Air’s fleet expansion and long-term growth plans. It will play a pivotal role in advancing the airline’s aircraft financing strategy, enabling greater flexibility, cost efficiency, and enhanced access to global capital markets. Aligned with the Government of India’s vision to create a world-class ecosystem for aircraft leasing and financing through GIFT City, AALI, upon commencement of operations, will provide aircraft leasing and financing solutions to Akasa Air. Leveraging the benefits of the GIFT City framework, AALI is expected to finance a majority of the airline’s aircraft over time while strengthening onshore leasing capabilities. Priya Mehra, Chief of Governance & Strategic Acquisitions, Akasa Air, said, “The GIFT City entity is a key enabler of Akasa Air’s next phase of growth, strengthening our aircraft financing strategy and positioning us to access global capital more efficiently. It allows us to build deeper, long-term partnerships with leading lessors while supporting our fleet expansion at scale. We appreciate the enabling ecosystem created by the Government of India and remain committed to contributing to the evolution of GIFT city as global aviation financing hub. We also sincerely thank our leasing partners for their trust and collaboration as we take this important step.” This move strengthens Akasa Air’s long-term growth strategy by deepening global lessor partnerships and enhancing operational agility as it scales its fleet and network.

Almaty,6th May 2026: Air Astana JSC,the airline group in Central Asia and the Caucasus regions by revenue and fleet size, announced its results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026. At the end of Q1, the airlines group showed continued Revenue and traffic growth with improving load factor. The detailed summary includes: • Total revenue and other income increased 13.2% to USD 331.0 million (Q1 2025: USD 292.4 million). • EBITDAR decreased 19.6% to USD 48.2 million (Q1 2025: USD 59.9 million). EBITDAR margin 5.9pp lower to 14.6% (Q1 2025: 20.5%). • PAT decreased to USD -21.1 million (Q1 2025: USD -7.3 million). • ASK up 0.7% to 4.72 billion (Q1 2025: 4.69 billion). • RPK increased 3.0% to 3.94 billion (Q1 2025: 3.82 billion). • RASK-CASK differential negative for the quarter: • RASK increased 12.4% to USD 7.01¢ (Q1 2025: 6.23¢) • CASK increased 19.8% to USD 7.30¢ (Q1 2025: 6.09¢). • Group passengers carried remain stable at 1.95 million (Q1 2025: 2.01 million) with average load factor improving to 83.3% (Q1 2025: 81.5%). At the announcement of the result, the CEO of Air Astana Ibrahim Canliel said,“These are my first quarterly results as CEO of Air Astana and I am pleased to report that we have seen continued growth in revenue and in traffic despite the market environment and ongoing cost challenges. With a modest increase in traffic (RPK +3.0%) we have seen revenue up 13.2% for the quarter, and unit revenues (RASK) +12.4%. The first quarter of 2026 has posed challenges for the entire aviation industry but has also given Air Astana a further opportunity to demonstrate our agility and resilience in the face of aversion. Within 48 hours of the Gulf conflict starting, we had already begun reallocating our aircraft to support the rapidly evolving demand conditions which have become a new norm. I am immensely proud of my colleagues’ response: from flying repatriation flights, to providing the increased transit opportunities for our business and leisure passengers. Alongside this operational response, we continued to advance our long-term network strategy. In Q1 we launched our first flight to Shanghai, a city with a greater population than our home nation. This adds both additional destinations and frequencies to our existing routes into China and capitalises on the huge growth opportunity within our nearby megamarkets. We have also boosted capacity to India, Central Asia and the Caucasus providing a robust substitute for the Gulf destinations.”

OBERPFAFFENHOFEN, 4th May, 2026: The much awaited Do228 NXT demonstrator aircraft made the successful first flight on May 2nd, 2026 marking a major milestone in the aviation sector.This begins a new chapter in the history of the multi-role aircraft and key moment for aircraft production in Germany. The latest version of the proven turboprop aircraft took off to the skies almost 45 years after the first flight of the iconic Do228. An unforgettable moment For the entire team at General Atomics AeroTec Systems, the first flight was a very special and emotional moment. After General Atomics Group acquired the facility about five years ago, a new production line was established, numerous partners and suppliers were brought on board, and the series production of the Do228 NXT was restarted. Now, the Do228 NXT demonstrator took off for the first time, rewarding the team’s years of hard work. “Taking the Do228 NXT into the air for the first time was an extraordinary experience” said Martina Hierle, Test Pilot and Program Manager at GA-ATS. “The aircraft performed flawlessly. You can immediately sense what this aircraft is capable of and that the Do228 NXT is ready for demanding missions around the world. This successful first flight is the result of incredible dedication and hard work from the entire team – and it proves that every effort was absolutely worth it. With the Do228 NXT, we now have a modern aircraft that carries the legacy of the Do228 into the future.” Over the next few weeks, additional production test flights will be conducted with the Do228 NXT demonstrator aircraft to gather important data and evaluate its flight characteristics. This includes testing at different altitudes, speeds, flight patterns, takeoffs and landings, as well as various operational scenarios. Ready for global presentation Following test flights, the aircraft is scheduled to be officially unveiled to the global public in the summer of 2026. Following the premiere event, the Do228 NXT demonstrator will be displayed at numerous trade shows and events. The aircraft’s first trade show appearance is planned for ILA 2026, which will take place from June 10 to 14 in Berlin, Germany. Following that, the Do228 NXT will make its international debut at the end of July, when it will be on display at the Farnborough Airshow in the United Kingdom from July 20 to 24. Craig Simpson, Managing Director of GA-ATS, underlined the significance of this milestone: “The first flight of the NXT demonstrator is the culmination of years of dedicated work across all departments. It is a true reflection of the expertise and commitment of our entire team in Oberpfaffenhofen – and a moment we are all incredibly proud of. The Do228 NXT is not just an upgrade – it is our answer to the demands of modern aviation, and we are proud to bring it to market. That’s why we’re looking forward to showcasing the aircraft during the next months at numerous trade shows, events, customer visits and demo tours. We want to show the aircraft and its features to the world, as there is widespread international interest in the Do228 NXT.”