SCAT Airlines has ordered five additional Boeing 737-9 aircraft, according to an announcement made in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on April 29, 2026. The order, previously unidentified, will add capacity to the airline’s single-aisle fleet. Alongside the new order, SCAT has converted five of its earlier 737-8 orders to the larger 737-9 variant.
The 737-9 model accommodates up to 220 passengers and offers a maximum range of 6,110 kilometers. SCAT Airlines intends to use the expanded 737-9 fleet to operate long-haul services from Kazakhstan and to open new routes between Central Asia, Europe, and Asia.
SCAT recently began operating a Prague-Sanya service, linking the Czech Republic and China with a technical stop in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The journey covers more than 14 hours, utilizing the capabilities of the 737 MAX family.
Vladimir Denissov, president of JSC SCAT Airlines, stated: “This fleet update allows SCAT Airlines to better meet growing passenger demand while maintaining the flexibility to serve a diverse and expanding route network.”
Founded in 1997, SCAT Airlines operates a fleet of 35 aircraft, including 27 Boeing 737s—14 of which are 737 MAX variants—three Boeing 757s, one 767-300, and four CRJ-200s.
The carrier was the first in Central Asia to operate the 737 MAX and currently serves domestic and international routes across Central Asia and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
