Uzbekistan Air Cargo Notes | 26 June 2025
- Nadira Islamova
- Jun 26
- 3 min read
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 Qanot Sharq launching direct passenger flights to Busan, Uzbekistan Airports signing a training partnership with Incheon International Airport Corporation and more.
Air Cargo Trends
Qanot Sharq launched direct passenger flights to Busan
Uzbek private airline Qanot Sharq launched direct passenger flights ex Tashkent, Uzbekistan to Busan, South Korea on 4 June 2025
The airline now operates the route twice weekly using Airbus A-330 aircraft
Centrum Air expanded its fleet with new aircraft
Centrum Air leased two A321neo long range aircraft from from global lessor AerCap becoming its first Uzbek client
The long-range jets will support network growth across Asia, Russia, and the Middle East
AZAL is set to expand Central Asia flight network
Azerbaijan Airlines adds more flights ex Baku, Azerbaijan to Almaty, Astana, Samarkand, and Urgench VV in response to rising demand
New codeshare with Uzbekistan Airways also enhances connectivity through Azerbaijan and Tashkent hubs
Uzbekistan Airports and Incheon International Airport Corporation signed training partnership deal
A memorandum of understanding was signed between Uzbekistan Airports and IIAC along with its aviation academy, to launch joint training programs and faculty exchange
The agreement aims to build a unified aviation education space across Asia and the CIS, starting with projects in the second half of 2025
Tashkent charter flights to be relocated to new Tashkent-East airport
All charter flights to and from Tashkent, Uzbekistan will soon operate from Tashkent-East airport, capable of year-round operations in any weather
The airport features a terminal for 100 passengers per hour and parking for 23 large aircraft, including Boeing 747s equipment
Uzbekistan and Mongolia to launch direct passenger flights
Uzbekistan and Mongolia agreed to launch direct passenger flights between Tashkent, Uzbekistan and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia by the end of 2025
The new air route will strengthen trade, tourism, and academic exchange between the two countries
My Freighter and Biman Bangladesh Airlines launch cargo link to Central Asia
A new interline agreement allows cargo from Bangladesh to connect via Dubai to Tashkent, Uzbekistan and beyond, enhancing export routes for textiles and pharmaceuticals
The partnership supports My Freighter’s global network expansion and strengthens logistics links between South and Central Asia
Other News
China and Kazakhstan signed rail freight deal to boost their trade
China and Kazakhstan signed a cooperation memorandum to upgrade rail infrastructure, digitize logistics, and ease customs procedures for freight to Europe via Central Asia on 24 June 2025
Record 15.4 million tonnes of Chinese cargo transited Kazakhstan, 22 % increase, with the deal aiming to boost efficiency and cut costs along the corridor
Kazakhstan is set to ratify transport deal with Turkmenistan
Kazakhstan's government submitted a draft law to ratify the strategic cooperation agreement with Turkmenistan to develop joint transport, logistics, and transit initiatives
The agreement aims to increase cargo volumes by coordinating infrastructure development, improving tariffs, and promoting rail, road, and sea transport links
Uzbekistan sets up logistics task force
A government task force led by the Prime Minister was created to develop alternative transport corridors and prevent a surge in freight costs amid Middle East conflicts on 23 June 2025
The team will operate 24/7, coordinate with key agencies, and launch a unified digital platform to address cargo transport issues in real time
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