Uzbekistan Airways Received Its Third Let L-410 Aircraft

Today, November 7, Uzbekistan Airways welcomed its third LET L-410 aircraft at Tashkent-3 local airport.

The LET L-410 aircraft after acceptance at the manufacturer's plant and flight performance check took off from Kunovice (Czech Republic) on November 5 at 07:00 with a course to Tashkent. With intermediate landings for refueling in Bulgaria, Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Karakalpakstan, the aircraft successfully arrived at its destination. The aircraft is intended for commercial operation under the Silk Avia brand and is focused on the development of regional air transportation.

Currently, two LET L-410 aircraft serve for transportation of Silk Avia passengers on the routes Nukus – Muynak – Nukus on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays, Tashkent – Shakhrisabz – Tashkent on Wednesdays and Saturdays, as well as Tashkent – Zaamin – Tashkent on a daily basis.

 "Acquisition of the third LET L-410 aircraft is an important step in the development of regional air transportation in Uzbekistan. These modern and reliable aircraft allow us to significantly improve transportation accessibility of remote regions, strengthening connections between cities of the republic. We will continue to develop the airline's route network to make air transportation available to even more of our citizens,” said Shukhrat Khudaykulov, Chairman of the Board of Uzbekistan Airways.

LET L-410 is the ideal technical and best economic solution for passenger and cargo air transportation over short distances. This type of aircraft is characterized by reliability, safety and ability to operate in extreme climatic conditions. It can land on ultra-short runways, including unpaved ones.

It is planned that the LET L-410 aircraft will start performing regular scheduled flights after completion of all airfield works.

Information about the aircraft:

The L-410 UVP-E20 is a twin-engine turboprop short-haul transport aircraft designed for takeoff and landing from a shortened runway. It is designed for operation in extreme weather conditions (-50 °C to +50 °C). It has 19 passenger seats and a flexible configuration, where it is possible to equip a cargo compartment.

• Maximum cruising speed – 405 km/h.
• Maximum flight range – 1,500 km.
• Maximum flight duration – 5 hours and 10 minutes.
• Maximum operational flight altitude – 4,200 meters.
• Required takeoff distance – 510 meters.
• Required landing distance – 500 meters.

On-board electronic equipment is equipped with modern communication and navigation systems Garmin GPS, advanced hazardous proximity warning systems.