Somon Air Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737-8
Somon Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8 leased from DAE, introducing the 3,500-mile range aircraft type to Tajikistan.
Aug 4, 20265 min
Airlines
Cathay Pacific to Launch Almaty Route in Q1 2027
Cathay Pacific will launch direct flights between Hong Kong and Almaty in Q1 2027, operating three weekly services using the Airbus A330-300.
Jun 2, 20263 min
Airlines
Etihad, Uzbekistan Airways Launch Central Asia Codeshare
Etihad Airways and Uzbekistan Airways signed a codeshare giving passengers single-ticket access to 8 Uzbek cities via Abu Dhabi, starting August 9, 2026.
May 15, 20265 min
Airlines
Turkmenistan Airlines Links London and Delhi via Ashgabat
Turkmenistan Airlines leverages its Boeing 777 and 737-800 fleet to connect London and Delhi via its Ashgabat hub, a key Central Asian transit route.
May 10, 20265 min
Airlines
Uzbekistan Airports Inks SAF Deal for $6.1B Biorefinery
Uzbekistan Airports signed an MOU with Allied Biofuels for SAF from a new $6.1B biorefinery, with supply expected to begin in 2030.
May 8, 20265 min
Business
New Tashkent Airport Construction Set for June 2026
Uzbekistan will begin construction on a new Tashkent airport in June to handle 20 million passengers annually, backed by a $2.5 billion consortium.
May 7, 20264 min
Airports
Kyrgyzstan Signs Deal for Two Airbus A321ceo for Asman Airlines
Kyrgyzstan signs a deal with BBAM for two Airbus A321ceo jets to enable state-owned Asman Airlines to launch new international routes by the end of 2026.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Business