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Today, on 14th of January we celebrate one of the most important and honorable days in our country - the Motherland Defenders Day as well as the 34th anniversary of the Armed Forces of independent Uzbekistan!

This day is the symbol of bravery, honor and selfless love to the Motherland. Defenders of the Fatherland are the foundation of the country, guarantee of the peace, stability and calm life of our nation. Thanks to your hard work, strict discipline and professionalism Uzbekistan's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity are being reliably guarded.

This day is the symbol of bravery, honor and selfless love to the Motherland. Defenders of the Fatherland are the foundation of the country, guarantee of the peace, stability and calm life of our nation. Thanks to your hard work, strict discipline and professionalism Uzbekistan's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity are being reliably guarded.

With all our hearts we wish you good health, peace, well-being, boundless fortitude, certainty and new achievements during your service to our Motherland. Let happiness, agreement and calmness fill your homes and let the sky over our heads always be bright and peaceful!

Congratulations! 🇺🇿🎉🫡

On 20th December 2025 spotters and journalists at Tashkent🇺🇿 airport welcomed the first Airbus A321XLR in Central Asia and CIS countries.

The Uzbekistan's first private airline Qanot Sharq became the first operator of this type in former Soviet countries. The aircraft with tail number UK32112 is leased from Air Lease🇺🇸 and was delivered strait from Airbus factory in Hamburg.

Due to the weather conditions (showering snow and negative temperature) it wasn't possible to organize traditional water salute, however the aircraft was still solemnly welcomed, presented to journalists. The event and speeches by airline's CEO Moisey Vasilyevich Pak, representatives of Airbus and administration of Uzbekistan Civil Aviation Agency with participation of diplomatic corps of embassies of Germany and France in Uzbekistan ended with a solemn buffet and gift presentation.

Qanot Sharq and Air Lease Corporation signed an agreement on 18th February 2025, which stated that Qanot Sharq will receive three new A321XLR and two A321neo for operational leasing from order portfolio of Air Lease form Airbus corporation until the end of 2027.

This aircraft will mostly be used on regular flights to London and flights to popular destinations in Asia. The aircraft has a 16C@45" + 174Y@31" seat configuration and adjustable seats with a pitch of 18" and leather headrests. Seats are equipped with personal charging ports and entertainment system with access through passenger's personal electronic device which allows to comfortably operate flights within longer range.

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Main specifications of the aircraft type:

Length: 44.51m
Wingspan: 35.80m
Height: 11.76m
Fuselage diameter: 3.95m
Width of passenger cabin: 3.70m
Length of passenger cabin: 34.44m
Baggage capacity: 9-10 pallets or LD3-45W containers

Range with commercial load: 8700km
Flight time: up to 11 hours
Maximum take off weight: 101.5t
Cruise speed: 0.82М

Main difference between XLR and А321Neo is presence of additional 12900l fuel tank which is located behind the main gear compartment (in sections 15-17), revised automatic trimming system and significantly improved navigation system control block in the cockpit.

We thank Qanot Sharq for organization and invitation to the event and wish them further development in all directions!

Ilyushin Il-76TD EX-76028 (ex UK76427) after completing of all necessary restoration works left runway 08 of the Tashkent Eastern (Vostochny) TVT/UZTP airport and waived by the wing approached directly to it's new owner the New Way Cargo company to Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan). This aircraft was stored since 2016 and was the latest Il-76 in a flying condition grounded on the former TAPOiCh home airfield and owned by the corporation.

So, the four D-30KP engines with their smoky trails put the final fat point of the TAPOiCh corporation's history and the Tashkent-Eastern(Vostochnyj) airport passed to it's new life as business- and government- only aerodrome.

Discussion about a place and a project of an observation spot near Tashkent International Airport was initiated today by the Airport's authority. Construction works already started.🔥

On November 6, 2025, an Ilyushin Il-76TD bearing the registration XT-ABL (Burkina Faso) took off from Tashkent Eastern (Vostochny) Airport, heading to Fujairah, UAE. According to preliminary information, the aircraft has been acquired by Batot Air.

🛫 Welcome back to the skies, Ilyusha! Wishing you safe flights and clear skies ahead!

On 17th October 2025 9th official spotting tour occurred at Tashkent international airport.

Traditionally, over 50 photographers from Uzbekistan🇺🇿, Russia🇷🇺, Kazakhstan🇰🇿 and Belarus🇧🇾 participated. According to established custom attendants' age wasn't limited.

As a part of the tour participants had a unique opportunity to watch and film take-offs and landings while standing on airport's apron. Spotters captured both passenger and cargo flights of such airlines as Loong Air, Air Asia, Fly Dubai, S7, China Eastern, Air China, My Freighter, Air Astana, Aeroflot, Somon Air, Tez Jet, aircraft of Ministry of Defense of Uzbekisan.

We were especially pleased by crews of Uzbekistan Helicopters who were performing training flights on that day and were happy to demonstrate the beauty of their Airbus Helicopters H125 and H130.

On 15th October 2025 at 17:40 airplane of AirAsia's first flight on Kuala Lumpur - Tashkent route landed in Tashkent international airport. Aircraft with 218 passengers onboard was traditionally welcomed with a water salute and crew with flowers.

Check-in for passengers on the first flight also took place in festive atmosphere. Representatives of AirAsia and Uzbekistan Airports participated in the ceremony of cutting the red rope and the celebratory torte. Performance of national choreography collective was prepared for passengers gave the event special flavor and festive mood.

Flights on Kuala Lumpur - Tashkent - Kuala Lumpur route will be performed three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on wide-body Airbus A330 aircrfats.

We thank press service of the airport for organization and invitation to the event.

Air Marakanda company organized an aviation-related event uniting photographers, bloggers and all aviation enthusiasts. Participants of the tour had a unique opportunity to visit parts of the airport inaccessible to passengers. That's exactly were the most dynamic shots are born — preparation of aircrafts before departure, ground service between flights and well-coordinated work of specialists who ensure safety and precision of every take-off.

Palnespotting isn't just stunning pictures, but also ability to see aviation from the inside. For young participants this event became the first touch of the profession, in which sky turns into not just a dream, but a goal to strive to!

Uzbekistan Spotters Team sincerely thanks press service of the Airport for traditional warm welcome and amazing organization of the event!

On 23 May at 21:56 Boeing B777-300 HL8707🇰🇷 landed at Tashkent international airport after operation fist regular flight TW-431 of T'way Air from Seoul (ICN).

Aircraft was traditionally welcomed with a water salute, crew with flowers and a solemn ceremony was held inside airport's terminal. On board the first flight there were 216 passengers including a well-known Korean musical group 🎸BLACKSWAN.

🔸 T'way Air is a South Korean low-cost airline founded in 2010 with headquarters in Seoul .

🗒 Flight schedule: TW-431/TW-432: ICN 18.00 -> TAS 21.30 TAS 23.00 -> ICN 09.25+1 (local time)

Aircraft types: B777 on Wednesdays and Sundays, A333 on Mondays and Fridays.

Uzbekistan Spotters Team thanks Tashkent airport's press service for organization of the event and invitation.

On 25th April 2025 another official spring spotting tour took place at Tashkent international airport.

This spring over 50 people from Uzbekistan🇺🇿, Russia🇷🇺, Kazakhstan🇰🇿, Belarus🇧🇾, Türkiye🇹🇷 and Republic of Korea🇰🇷 participated. According to an established tradition airport didn't put any limitations on participants' minimum age.

Over the course of the day spotters had ability to film aircrafts of both Uzbek airlines (Uzbekistan Airways, Silk Avia, FlyKhiva, Centrum/My Freighter, Qanot Sharq, UAT) and foreign visitors. Considering huge interest in retired machines airport prepared .a surprise in the form of opportunity to photograph stored aircrafts, such as Il-114, Il-76, Tu-154 and Mi-8 previously on behalf of Uzbekistan's flag carrier and air force.

Uzbekistan Spotters Team traditionally thanks workers of Tashkent airport for amazing efforts to organize the event!