FlyArystan — the low-cost subsidiary of Air Astana — has appointed Johan Eidhagen as president, the company said today (February 18).
Eidhagen joins from Wizz Air where he held several senior roles, most recently serving as managing director of Wizz Air, Abu Dhabi. He was also chief people & ESG officer and the chief marketing officer at the company. Prior to Wizz Air, he spent 14 years with Nokia in a range of senior executive positions across multiple jurisdictions.
He replaces Richard Ledger, who will now move to a newly created senior executive position in the Air Astana Group as VP, partnerships and alliances. Ledger will support and develop opportunities to gain access to wider international markets. The group recently signed codeshare agreements with China Southern Airlines and Air India.
“I am confident that with Johan’s leadership, FlyArystan will further dominate in the region and beyond,” said Air Astana CEO Peter Foster.
The company will welcome Ibrahim Canliel as CEO in April 2026 and Goncalo Pires as CFO in March.