The sixth Boeing-787 Dreamliner arrived in Tashkent and delivered the third humanitarian aid

On May 5, 2021, a solemn meeting of the sixth Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircraft and humanitarian cargo to the Aral Sea region took place at the Tashkent International Airport. It was attended by the management and employees of “Uzbekistan Airways” JSC, representatives of the media and the public of various departments, as well as guests.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircraft, built of lightweight composite materials and equipped with advanced engines, demonstrate a 60% less noise level at airports compared to Boeing 767 Aircraft. The range and fuel efficiency of the Boeing 787 family aircraft will allow “Uzbekistan Airways” to flexibly build its route network and prepare to future growth after the end of the crisis in the civil aviation market. A spacious cabin, interior design in the style of Boeing SkyInterior, a high-quality air filtration system with HEPA filters that renew the air in the cabin every 2 minutes, create an atmosphere of safety and comfort for Boeing 787-8 passengers.

The National Air Carrier of Uzbekistan became the first customer of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Central Asia, starting their commercial operation in August 2016. The second aircraft was delivered in November 2016, and the third arrived in May 2018. In 2019, two more liners of this type were added to the airline's fleet.

The sixth Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner arrived with the third consignment of humanitarian aid for the Aral Sea region of Uzbekistan. The board delivered eight pallets of hospital beds, mattresses and wheelchairs. This event will further help medical personnel and institutions to treat the most vulnerable segments of the population of Uzbekistan. This is the third joint humanitarian flight by Boeing and Uzbekistan Airways. Boeing also announced a $ 100,000 donation to support Project C.U.R.E. to provide equipment for medical facilities in the Aral Sea region in Uzbekistan.

The sixth Dreamliner 787-8 arrived with the third consignment of humanitarian aid in the fight against the spread of coronavirus infection COVID-19 to deliver it to the Aral Sea region of Uzbekistan. The board delivered supplies of hospital beds, mattresses and wheelchairs. This event will further help medical personnel and institutions to treat the most vulnerable segments of the population of Uzbekistan. This is the third partnership between Boeing and the airline to deliver humanitarian aid. The total cost of the assistance provided by Project C. U. R. E was $ 100,000.

Ilkhom Makhkamov, Chairman of the Board of “Uzbekistan Airways” JSC, noted that the high level of mutually beneficial and long-term cooperation between the Airline and Boeing, achieved as a result of the comprehensive support of joint projects in the field of civil aviation by the government of our country, has great prospects. He also stressed that he is delighted to be working with Boeing and Project C. U. R. E. to help bring home a new batch of medical equipment on the new Boeing 787-8 ferry flight. This is the third joint humanitarian flight of Uzbekistan Airways and Boeing, the two previous ones were made in 2016.

Unfortunately, people living in the Aral Sea region face high morbidity and some of the highest infant mortality rates in the world. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic is creating new challenges, exacerbated by an insufficient number of health facilities in the region and a lack of timely access to health care. That is why the NGO Project C.U.R.E. donated eight pallets of medical cargo accepted in Uzbekistan by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

In addition, the new problems posed by the COVID-19 pandemic are exacerbated by limited healthcare facilities, capacity, infrastructure and lack of timely access to medical care. That is why Project C. U. R. E. donated the volume of supplies received in Uzbekistan by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of  Karakalpakstan. We would like to thank everyone concerned for their generosity in supporting the uzbek communities during this global pandemic.