Alatau: Test flights for eVTOL air taxis and construction of vertiports in 2026

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Published 8 Nov 2026 · last updated 11 Nov 2026 · 6 Apr 2026 – 8 Apr 2026

The Aviation Authority of Kazakhstan and Alatau Advance Air Group Ltd. have confirmed test flights for eVTOL aircraft in the second quarter of 2026 following a visit to Chinese manufacturer AutoFlight. Concurrently, construction of Kazakhstan's first vertiport network begins in 2026, developed in partnership with Italian and Korean firms. Another milestone is the start of excavation for the 272-meter Iconic Towers complex in May 2026.

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Key facts

• Test flights of AutoFlight eVTOL models CaryAll V2000CG and V2000CGF are scheduled for the second quarter of 2026.
• Construction of Kazakhstan's first vertiport network begins in 2026; planning started in 2025.
• Excavation for the 272-meter Iconic Towers complex with 276,800 square meters of area begins in May 2026.
• Private investment in the Iconic Towers complex exceeds 800 million US dollars.
• Negotiations are ongoing for the purchase of eVTOL aircraft from US company Joby Aviation valued at 300 million US dollars.

All sources (4)

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2. Казахстанцам показали аэротакси, которые будут летать между городами Алатау и АлматыКазинформ · 7 Apr 2026 · RU
3. Vertiports with air taxis and a 272-meter skyscraper: What Alatau city to look likeEl.kz · 8 Apr 2026 · EN
4. Летающие такси, небоскрёб в 272 метра и вертипорты: каким станет город АлатауEl.kz · 8 Apr 2026 · RU