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| Founded | 2013 (as a division of SCAT Airlines) | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 23 April 2013 | ||||||
| Hubs | Almaty International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 5 | ||||||
| Destinations | 20 | ||||||
| Parent company | SCAT Airlines | ||||||
| Headquarters | Shymkent, Kazakhstan | ||||||
| Website | sundayairlines.kz | ||||||
Sunday Airlines is a charter airline in Kazakhstan and a subsidiary of SCAT Airlines. Its main base is Almaty International Airport.
The airline was established and started operations in 2013. The airline’s first flight, from Almaty to Antalya, took place on 18 May 2013. [1] Sunday Airlines most recently passed the IOSA International Operation Safety Audit in November 2021. The airline is a member of the IATA (International Air Transport Association). [1]
As of January 2024, the Sunday Airlines fleet consists of the following aircraft: [2]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 757-200 | 4 | 235 (35+200) | |||
| Boeing 767-300ER | 1 | 290 (12+278) | |||
| Total | 5 |
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