An Air Astana plane flying from Almaty to Antalya made an emergency landing in Aktau due to a malfunction, Report informs, citing Kazakh press.
"On January 8, an Airbus A321 aircraft operating flight KC915 from Almaty to Antalya took off from the airport at 8:35 am local time. Due to a technical problem – a relief valve failure in the center fuel tank – the aircraft landed at the airport in Aktau city in a normal mode," Air Astana said in a statement.
The flight has been rescheduled to January 9 at 9:20 am local time (GMT+5) due to the need to deliver a spare part from Almaty.
"Passengers were provided with meals and hotel accommodation. Similar measures are being taken for passengers in Antalya," the airline stated.