Alatau: Legal Framework for Air Taxis and eVTOL Flights in Kazakhstan

Construction & infrastructureGateOfficial: Alatau City Authority2 Sources

Published 8 Nov 2026 · last updated 8 Nov 2026 · 29 Jun 2026 – 4 Jul 2026

On June 24, 2026, the President of Kazakhstan signed a law establishing a regulatory framework for Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and unmanned aircraft systems. This legislation codifies rules for eVTOL operations, aligning Kazakhstan with countries like the US, EU, South Korea, and China. Commercial services are scheduled to launch in late 2028.

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Key facts

• Law signed by the President of Kazakhstan on June 24, 2026.
• First demonstration flight of an AutoFlight Prosperity eVTOL on May 19, 2026, in Alatau.
• Planned launch of commercial air taxi services in late 2028 to early 2029.
• Memorandum signed between AAAG and AutoFlight for the purchase of 50 V2000/V5000 eVTOL aircraft.
• Estimated total investment in the UAM ecosystem: approx. USD 300 million.

All sources (3)

1. Когда в Алатау появится аэротаксиinform.kz · 4 Jul 2026 · RU
2. Official: Alatau City AuthorityNew Law on Air Taxis and Unmanned Aviation: What Will Change for Kazakhstan’s Market?Alatau City Authority · 29 Jun 2026 · EN
3. Official: Alatau City AuthorityAir Taxi Fares in Alatau and Almaty to Be Determined by 2028-2029Alatau City Authority · 3 Jul 2026 · EN