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Connecting Uzbekistan to the World with Pride.
Founded
1992
Headquarters
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan Airways is the flag carrier of Uzbekistan, wholly owned by the government. Founded in 1992 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, it inherited aircraft and routes from Aeroflot's Uzbek division and has grown into a significant Central Asian carrier.
The airline operates both domestic routes within Uzbekistan and an extensive international network covering destinations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. Its primary hub is Tashkent International Airport, and it serves key Uzbek cities including Samarkand, Bukhara, and Urgench.
Uzbekistan Airways has modernized its fleet in recent decades, replacing Soviet-era aircraft with Boeing and Airbus jets. The airline also operates cargo services and has subsidiary operations including a technical maintenance center.
Hubs & network
Uzbekistan Airways primarily operates from Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport, with secondary bases at Samarkand and Namangan airports.
Fleet
The airline operates a mixed fleet including Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Boeing 767s, Airbus A320 family aircraft, and Boeing 757s.
Notable facts
- ›Established in 1992 after Uzbekistan gained independence from the Soviet Union.
- ›Operates one of the longest non-stop routes in the region, including flights to New York.
- ›The airline is fully state-owned by the Government of Uzbekistan.
- ›Tashkent International Airport was renamed Islam Karimov International Airport in 2016.
- ›Uzbekistan Airways has undergone significant fleet modernization with the introduction of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
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