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Uzbekistan Air Cargo Notes | 8 January 2026

  • Writer: Nadira Islamova
    Nadira Islamova
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Updated: 2d


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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 Uzbekistan’s expanding role in regional aviation and shifting passenger traffic trends across the country’s airports and more.


Air Cargo Trends


Air China launched direct passenger flights between Chengdu and Almaty

  • China-based carrier Air China launched direct passenger flights ex Chengdu, China to Almaty, Kazakhstan on 30 December 2025

  • The airline operates the route twice weekly VV using Airbus A320 family aircraft


Uzbekistan set to lead Central Asia in civil aircraft fleet

  • Uzbekistan’s civil aircraft fleet will reach 120 units in 2026 surpassing Kazakhstan’s projected 118 aircraft

  • Fleet expansion underscores growth in the region’s aviation sector with more details available at MRO Central Asia #5 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on 25–26 March 2026


Passenger traffic surged at Tashkent International Airport

  • Tashkent Islam Karimov International Airport handled 9.965 million passengers in 2025 marking 14.2% year-on-year increase, while flight operations grew 15% highlighting continued growth in Uzbekistan’s main aviation hub

  • International routes accounted for the majority of traffic reinforcing Tashkent’s position as the country’s largest airport, significantly ahead of Samarkand International Airport which served just over 1.5 million passengers


Uzbekistan is set to open civil aviation university

  • Uzbekistan’s president announced the launch of a Civil Aviation University aimed at training pilots, maintenance technicians and airport operations specialists to support the national fleet projected to grow from 105 to 120 aircraft in 2026

  • The initiative addresses a long-standing shortage of aviation engineers and technicians, complementing existing programs at Tashkent State Transport University and strengthening the country’s civil aviation and maintenance capabilities


Qanot Sharq launched direct passenger flights between Tashkent and Dubai

  • Uzbekistan-based carrier Qanot Sharq Airlines launched direct passenger flights ex Tashkent, Uzbekistan to Dubai, UAE on 25 December 2025

  • The airline operates the route five times weekly VV using Airbus A321neo aircraft, serving Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and providing travelers an alternative gateway to the UAE


Other News

Uzbekistan and Tajikistan test new multimodal corridor

  • Uzbekistan and Tajikistan began testing a new multimodal transport corridor linking China with European markets via Central Asia, Iran and Turkey aimed at strengthening regional logistics connectivity

  • The pilot phase started with a convoy of 10 cargo trucks traveling from Uzbekistan through Tajikistan to China marking the practical implementation of bilateral transport agreements



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