On 4 November 2026, aircraft UP-DH003, operating flight IQ426 from Kyzylorda to Astana, experienced a bird strike.
As a result, the aircraft required additional technical inspections. This resulted in changes to the airline's flight schedule, causing delays to a number of flights on several routes.
The safety of passengers and crew is the airline’s absolute priority. The airline is carrying out all necessary technical procedures in accordance with aviation safety and aircraft maintenance requirements.
The airline is taking all necessary measures to minimise the impact on its flight schedule and to restore normal operations as soon as possible.
Passengers are advised to monitor up-to-date information on their flight status through the airline’s official channels and to contact airline representatives should they have any further questions.
