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Uzbekistan Airways, officially JSC Uzbekistan Airways (Uzbek: Oʻzbekiston Havo Yoʻllari; Russian: Узбекские Авиалинии), is the national flag carrier of Uzbekistan, headquartered in Tashkent. Established on January 28, 1992, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the airline took over the operations of Aeroflot’s Uzbekistan division on May 31, 1992, under the decree of President Islam Karimov. Operating from its primary hub at Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport (TAS), Uzbekistan Airways serves over 70 destinations across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America, with a focus on safety, reliability, and comfort. The airline operates scheduled passenger and cargo flights, including its low-cost brand Uzbekistan Airways Express and regional subsidiary Silk Avia. With a modern fleet of over 30 aircraft and a robust safety record, Uzbekistan Airways is a leader in Central Asian aviation, recognized as the world’s best Boeing 787 Dreamliner operator for accident-free operations from December 2016 to May 2017 by Boeing Corporation.
Uzbekistan Airways emerged in the post-Soviet era to support Uzbekistan’s economic and civil aviation needs. Its early fleet included Soviet-built aircraft like Antonov An-24/26s, Ilyushin Il-62s, Il-76s, Il-86s, Tupolev Tu-154s, and Yakovlev Yak-40s. In 1993, the airline acquired its first Western aircraft, two Airbus A310-300s, marking the start of fleet modernization. It became the launch customer for the locally assembled Ilyushin Il-114 in July 1998 and took delivery of the last-built Airbus A310 in June 1998. By April 2000, the airline employed 16,296 staff and operated a diverse fleet of 55 aircraft, serving destinations like Amsterdam, Bangkok, Delhi, London, and New York.
The 2000s saw significant growth, with orders for six Airbus A320s in 2007 (expanded to ten in 2008) and four Boeing 767-300ERs in a $597 million deal in 2008. The first A320 was delivered in July 2010, servicing Tashkent–Baku, and the first Boeing 767-300ER arrived in February 2012, coinciding with the airline’s 20th anniversary. The Airbus A310 was retired in July 2013, and two Boeing 767-300ERs were converted to freighters by December 2014. In August 2016, Uzbekistan Airways received its first Boeing 787-8, introducing fully flat Business Class seats. In 2023, the airline ordered two Let 410UVP aircraft, with the first delivered in June, and plans for additional units to enhance regional connectivity. In 2024, the airline celebrated its 32nd anniversary, having carried 5 million passengers in 2023. On January 28, 2025, it marked its 33rd anniversary, emphasizing its role as a stable, safe, and reliable carrier.
As of 2024, Uzbekistan Airways operates a modern fleet of over 30 aircraft, having fully retired Soviet-built models. The fleet, with an average age of approximately 10 years, includes:
Outstanding orders include four Airbus A321neo jets, additional Boeing 787s, and more Let 410s. Uzbekistan Airways Technics, a subsidiary, maintains the fleet with a specialized Center for Composite Component Repair, servicing Boeing 787s and A320s. The airline’s Training Center features full-flight simulators for A320 and Boeing 767, offering training to foreign carriers.