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Uzbekistan Air Cargo Notes | 14 May 2026

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Delta Global Solutions
Delta Global Solutions

Welcome to this week's edition of Uzbekistan Air Cargo Notes, the first and only newsletter focusing on the latest news and insights into the dynamic air cargo market of Uzbekistan and Central Asia. This week, we are reporting on Fly Khiva's new direct passenger flights to Türkiye, a newly proposed cross-border logistics hub in Central Asia and more.


Air Cargo Trends


Fly Khiva to launch direct passenger flights to Türkiye

  • Uzbekistan's private carrier Fly Khiva is set to inaugurate direct regular passenger flights ex Termez, Uzbekistan to Istanbul, Türkiye VV on 30 May 2026

  • All flights will be operated twice weekly using Boeing 757-300 aircraft


Royal Jordanian to commence flights to Uzbekistan

  • Jordanian carrier Royal Jordanian will launch direct regular passenger flights ex Amman, Jordan to Tashkent, Uzbekistan VV on 30 June 2026

  • All flights will be operated twice weekly using Embraer 195-E2 equipment


AirAsia to boost Central Asian routes with new aircraft

  • Asian budget carrier AirAsia has placed a record order for 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, becoming the launch customer for a high-density variant capable of carrying up to 160 passengers, with deliveries scheduled to begin in early 2028

  • The airline plans to deploy the new aircraft across ASEAN and Central Asian routes, enabling higher flight frequencies and optimized profit margins compared to its current widebody operations in the region


Almaty Airport digitized dangerous goods handling

  • Kazakhstan's largest airport in Almaty has implemented the IATA DG AutoCheck digital system to accelerate the processing and enhance the safety of dangerous goods shipments

  • The automated solution streamlines physical inspections and regulatory compliance checks for a major hub that processes over half of the country's total air cargo volume and recently reported substantial first-quarter growth


Other News


Central Asian nations propose joint cross-border logistics hub

  • Plans for "Dostuk" ("Friendship"), a new 100-hectare trade and economic park located at the tri-border junction of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, were recently presented to the Kyrgyz president

  • The proposed facility will feature administrative, production, commercial, and logistics zones alongside tourist infrastructure celebrating the Silk Road, though specific project costs and timelines have not yet been disclosed


Uzbekistan began construction on new regional railway line

  • Uzbekistan Railways has commenced construction on a new 110-kilometer electrified railway line that will connect several key regional centers, including Nurafshon, Pskent, Buka, Bekabad, Bayaut, and Yangiyul

  • The infrastructure project is specifically designed to bypass residential areas and avoid road intersections, featuring new stations, overpasses, and bridges, although official costs and completion timelines remain undisclosed



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