Uzbekistan Airways To renew its AirPark

The republic’s “Uzbekistan Airways”, a largest air-service lifter in the region is to renew its airpark with six A320-200s to be delivered soon to the disposal of the company.

The wide scale of reforms being carried out in all the spheres of the national economy has already been serving as a significant basis for renewing a very wide range of sectors that “border on” direct supply of services to the population. Air carriage has as of late been another sector that has been enjoying constant renewal and modernization. For the years after its foundation, the “Uzbekistan Airways” has gone notable changes in a bid to transformation of its system and the level of services into the level widely implemented worldwide.

The national air carrier of the country has also been on the constant lookout for new standards that has resulted in the subsequent renovations and the successful implementation of new innovations directed to raising the extend of its flight networks and its international reputation.

The decision of the airline for Airbus follows a thorough evaluation process. The new A320s will replace older aircraft in the framework of Uzbekistan Airways` fleet modernization programme, reducing fuel consumption and operating costs. The engines have yet to be chosen.

Uzbekistan Airways will place the aircraft on domestic as well as on international routes, including destinations such as Delhi, Amristar and Lahore, as part of a dynamic route expansion plan. The carrier currently operates scheduled flights to more than 40 cities around the world in the US, Europe, Middle East and Central Asia. Uzbekistan Airways plans to continuously increase the number of destinations in the coming years.

"We pride ourselves in offering our passengers a service which meets the requirements of the world’s highest standards to ensure optimal comfort to our passengers. We constantly aim at improving our service even further, to provide the youngest and most modern fleet and to expand our air transportation network. The Airbus A320 is the ideal aircraft for us to realize our strategy", said “Uzbekistan Airways” General Director Valeriy Tyan was quoted by the media as saying.

"Uzbekistan Airways” ranks among the leading carriers in Central Asia. By selecting the A320, they have chosen the world-leading single aisle aircraft, offering the most advanced technology and best operational cost. We look forward to being part of the promising expansion strategy of this successful and dynamic airline", said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer,

Designed with advanced fuel-saving aerodynamics including winglets, with proven reliability and extended servicing intervals, the A320 Family has amongst the lowest operating costs of any aircraft. The cabin is the widest of any single aisle aircraft, which allows for added passenger room and comfort as well as operational advantages such as quicker boarding and disembarkation.