Air Astana plane en route from Almaty to Antalya makes emergency landing in Aktau

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.