On 21st March 2023 at 8:24 local time at Tashkent airport landed first of three ATR 72-600s for new Uzbek airline SilkAvia.
Aircraft was traditionally solemnly welcomed with a water salute and crew was greeted with flowers to the sounds of national instruments. In honor of the occurrence all participants received small souvenirs and celebrated the event with national sweets.
Due to maximum altitude limitations (7600 m) and range (1500 km) aircraft made 6 intermediate stops in Singapore, India, Oman, Egypt, Cyprus and Azerbaijan during the delivery from Bangkok to Tashkent.
We wish success and prosperity to our new friends from the airline!
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