Uzbekistan Airways received the 24th Airbus A320neo

Today, May 8, the fleet of Uzbekistan Airways has been replenished with another Airbus A320neo. According to tradition, the airliner was greeted with a water arch at the Tashkent International Airport.

Airbus A320neo with registration number UK32029 arrived from Taiwan and has a two-class layout with 170 seats: 8 business class seats and 162 economy class seats. A distinctive feature of the board is the black frame around the cockpit windows. To paint the aircraft, one of the best enamels in the aviation industry was chosen - AKZO NOBLE BCC. The aircraft was delivered under long-term leasing terms.

The ferrying was carried out by experienced airline pilots – Deputy flight squad commander Evgeniy Nagai and aircraft commander Farhad Latypov. Flight attendant-instructor Dinara Dadabaeva also took part in the acceptance of the aircraft. Very soon the aircraft will accept its first passengers and begin operating regular and charter flights.

“Uzbekistan Airways successfully implements plans to acquire new aircraft and expand flight destinations, increasing the flow of foreign tourists to the Republic and providing uzbeks with more opportunities to travel the world. All of the airline’s planes meet modern standards in terms of quality, comfort, safety, and further establish Uzbekistan Airways as one of the most reliable carriers in the world arena,” noted Shukhrat Shavkatovich Khudaykulov, Chairman of the Board of Uzbekistan Airways JSC.

Airbus A320neo is the new generation of the popular Airbus A320 family of narrow-body aircraft. The abbreviation “neo” stands for “New Engine Option”, which reduces fuel consumption, operating costs and emissions, and also increases flight range and payload capacity.

Today, the Airbus A320neo aircraft type is one of the best medium-haul airliners in the world, which demonstrates the highest level of safety and efficiency. It is worth noting that the level of nitrogen oxide emissions has been reduced by 20%, compared to the previous generation, which makes the aircraft the most environmentally friendly in comparison with similar medium-haul aircraft.

Uzbekistan Airways is the largest airline of Uzbekistan. It has the status of a Joint Stock Company. The fleet includes Boeing 767/787, Airbus A320ceo/320neo/321neo/A330, L-410, ATR-72 aircraft. Uzbekistan Airways operates regular, charter passenger and cargo flights, including through the low-cost airline Uzbekistan Airways Express.

In 2022, the airline carried more than 3.9 million passengers. The airline is constantly expanding its route network and aircraft fleet, and improving its service. Ensuring flight safety always remains an unchanged priority.

Uzbekistan Airways structure also includes the following companies: Uzbekistan Helicopters LLC, Uzbekistan Airways Technics LLC, Catering LLC, Training Center LLC.