Airways
Uzbekistan Airways. Uzbekistan AirlinesIn the past the caravans used to take overland paths of the Great Silk Road seeking after the shortest routes possible. Today the airliners of "Uzbekistan Airways" fly above the ancient caravan trails following the most optimum air routes.
In Uzbekistan, aircraft regular flights began in 1932. But at that time there were no international flights on its timetable. By the time Uzbekistan got its independence in 1991, the country had had a diverse fleet of aircrafts, all manufactured in the Soviet Union. Moreover, the equipment had almost 70% service wear.
To attend the issues in 1992 there was set up National Airline "Uzbekistan Airways".
One of the strategic plans of newly-born company was to create a wide network of international air communications. The first international flights from Tashkent to various destinations in Asia were carried out on the airplanes of the Soviet manufacture. At the same time several Airbuses A-310 and Boeing have been purchased in Europe and the USA. These aircrafts enabled "Uzbekistan Airways" to expand the geography of destinations.
Today "Uzbekistan Airways"fly to 40 countries of the world and has 45 representations in 25 countries.
Sixty-nine flights, including 19 flights from Tashkent, are operated weekly to the cities of the CIS countries. Every week, 165 flights serve various destinations within Uzbekistan.
Planes of Uzbekistan. Aircraft of Uzbekistan Within the framework of the State Program for the Development of Civil Aviation, the company has replenished its fleet of aircraft with the most modern and advanced airliners. Thus, since January 2011, Uzbekistan Airways has withdrawn obsolete TU-154 aircraft from the airline's fleet. Now the company's technical fleet consists of 25 Western-made airliners. Among them are Boeing-767 and Boeing-757, airbus A-310 and A-320 and RJ-85. By updating its fleet, the company strives for an optimal combination of aircraft characteristics such as reliability, capacity, flight range and economy.
Uzbekistan Airways has become known as one of the most reputable and trustworthy air carriers. As a result of successful work, the company was awarded the diploma of the Flight Safety Foundation and the Boeing Recognition Award for the safety and reliable performance of Boeing aircraft operation for ten years.
In 2005, Uzbekistan Airways was awarded a special diploma "For Outstanding Achievements in the field of flight safety" by the International Aviation Safety Foundation
In 2009, the national air carrier of Uzbekistan successfully passed the IOSA audit developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The list of standards (more than 900 names) included all the main areas of civil aviation.
Uzbekistan Airways contributes to the development of international tourism, fruitfully cooperates with travel companies, actively participates in tourism fairs. Due to the fact that along with the Tashkent airport, the airports of Samarkand, Bukhara, Termez and Khiva have the status of international airports, travelers from all over the world can make a comfortable flight to these ancient cities located on the Great Silk Road.