Today, on 2nd June crew of Boeing 737-86N aircraft with registartion number EK-SHD, operated by Armenian airline “Shirak Avia" 🇦🇲, performed the first direct passenger flights 5G140/5G141 Yerevan(EVN) - Tashkent(TAS) – Yerevan(EVN).
At Tashkent International Airport the aircraft was traditionally welcomed with a water salute, while the crew and passenger with flowers.
Flights will be operated once a week on Tuesdays.
On 1st June 2026 Boeing 757-300 UK75007's crew of Uzbek private airline “Fly Khiva”🇺🇿 performed the first regular flight on the Tashkent(TAS) – Izmir(ADB)🇹🇷 – Tashkent(TAS) route!
Photo: Izmir airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport welcomed Fly Khiva’s inaugural flight.
Photo: Izmir airport
With direct flights between Izmir and Tashkent scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays, the two cities are now directly connected.
Photo: Izmir airport
Today Uzbekistan Airways - national flag carrier of Uzbekistan on the facility of it's subsidiary company Uzbekistan Airways Technics officially presented a new livery themed by upcoming debut of Uzbekistan national soccer team in FIFA Word Cup 2026 ⚽️, which will be held in the USA 🇺🇸, Canada 🇨🇦 and Mexico 🇲🇽 from June 11 until July 19, 2026.
Participation of the team in a global championship is a historic moment on its own and creation of a special livery for a Dreamliner emphasizes importance of the event and can be considered a historic milestone for aviation in Uzbekistan. Previously all aircrafts of our companies were wearing a standard "outfit".
From now on Boeing 787 UK78706 features an image of a white wolf in a white jersey with blue number 12 and the state flag on mascot's right cheek, which symbolizes 12th member of the team - every supporter who is just as important for the victory!
Above the typical "Uzbekistan" titles on both the port and the starboard sides a GO title with the letter O stylized as a football is located, forming a "Go Uzbekistan!" slogan. The text also appears in Uzbek on the rear part of the fuselage .
Titles "UZB 2026" and "OQ BO'RILAR" (White wolves) are placed on the engine covers.
This aircraft will depart to New York on regular HY101 flight the following morning and and will carry the national team and its fans. later the airplane will continue to operate flights to the USA and other parts of aircompany's network.
Also some small interior changes were announced by Uzbekistan Airways to honor the Team's debut in the Cup. They include branded headrest covers and special badges with the team's logo for crew members on all flights. For flights to New York and back special "Go Uzbekistan!" amenity kits were introduced too.
Uzbekistan Spotters Team thanks PR service and administration of Uzbekistan Airways and UAT for organization and invitation to the event, companies personnel for their effort to support our national team!
Go Uzbekistan!
On 17th May 2026 an official spotting-tour took place at Samarkand airport 🇺🇿 (SKD/UZSS).
Unlike previous spotting events in Samarkand, it was decided to start this one on the sunrise and continue until the evening.
Participants were ready to wake up early and at 4 o'clock in the morning around 30 planspotters form Uzbekistan, Russia and Belarus gathered inside airport's terminal. After quickly passing all necessary security checks, receiving souvenirs and lunch boxes from the organizers and meeting their colleagues who arrived on the later flight all attendees walked out onto the apron to enjoy their favorite activity - photographing aircrafts of Uzbekistan Airways, Centrum Air, Ural Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Pobeda, Aeroflot, LoongAir, VietJet Qazaqstan and other aircompanies.
As always, participant's age was not limited and alongside the experienced planespotters many young aviation enthusiasts and further pilots spent the day on the apron.
Samarkand Airport's holding company AirMarakanda, the organizers of the event, went beyond just souvenirs and cooperated with their partners to surprise participants of the event.
Notably, together with Samarkand branch of UzAeroNavigation a visit to the ATC tower was organized fro spotter. They were able to learn about air traffic controller's job, look at well-coordinated work of the control center and specialists who work there and ensure that the sky is always guarded by watchful controllers, working with the most modern technologies.
Furthermore, Samarkand Airport together with VietJet Qazaqstan arranged a contest for the best photo of VietJet Qazaqstan's aircraft with the prizes being vouchers for flight from Samarkand to Astana and back for two winners.
Uzbekistan Spotters Team thanks the organizers for the friendly atmosphere of the event, attention to attendees' preferences and hard work put in preparation of this amazing event!
On May 16 2026 at Syrdarya airfield (UZTS) Ochiq Avia company organized an event aimed to popularize skydiving and aviation.
There were number of demonstration flights on An-2 and SP-30 (UK30002) aircrafts as part of the event, which raised a significant interest among spectators. Guests were able to enjoy close presence of aircrafts, aviation equipment, as well as admire crews' work and overall atmosphere of the aerodrome. A lot of attention was paid to demonstration of sky jumping acrobatics, conducted from the An-2 (reg. UK20001) aircraft. Parachutists showed high level of experience and mastership, which became one of the most spectacular part of the event.
The Open Air day was attended by the aircompany's management, head of Skydiving Federation, representatives of Syrdarya council office, spotters, aviation bloggers and students of Tashkent State Transport University. Attendants had opportunity to meet pilots, skydivers, raise questions and learn more about general aviation and aviation sports, their abilities and current development vectors.
Holding such events helps to develop interest in aviation among youth, popularize aviation professions and strengthen communication between aviation community and the public. The «Ochiq Avia» Open Air day became a bright memorable moment which united aviation enthusiasts.
Uzbekistan Spotters Team heartily expresses gratitude to «Ochiq Avia» company for the event's organization and invitation of community's members.
During the last few days Hunnu Air operated a series of charter flights from Ulaabaatar🇲🇳 to Tashkent🇺🇿, carrying participants of Mongolia - Uzbekistan SME's Road Show 2026 business summit, which takes place in the capital city from 7th to 12th May.
A unique feature of these flights is the fact, that the airline sold seats on the return flights.
✈️Embraer E195-E2 is the newest aircraft type in company's fleet, accompanying older Embraer E190LR. Two airplanes painted in airline's distinct purple colors were delivered in the second half of 2025.
Anyone interested can observe these aircrafts on Thursday 14th May (arrival at 11:20 local time) and on Monday 18th May (arrival at 14:00 local time)
Our spotters caught the first technical flights of a recently registered air company "Stratos Freight".
Boeing-757F UK75008 performed a short flight, made touch-and-go and landed back to it's base airport on 27th of April 2026.
The airline is waiting delivery of the second aircraft of the same type soon. We are wishing all the best to the company!
Flying tractors are working alongside the regular ones in the fields of Sirdryo region! An Air Tractor AT-502XP, N25TR is being used for crop dusting – aerial application of herbicides, liquid pesticides and fertilizers to increase the grow speed, as well as to control pests.
This aircraft is working on the fields of FE «Indorama Agro» LLC🇮🇳🇺🇿. Previously the company utilized An-2 aircrfats, but the new “Tractor” is more efficient, maneuverable and and faster than the soviet analogue.
FE «Indorama Agro» LLC is one of the largest integrated agricultural companies in Uzbekistan. The company, which was established in 2018, is the leading producer and processor of cotton, but also grows wheat and other cultures. Indorama Agro cultivates about 75 000 ha, including 25 000 ha which are owned by small and medium farms and being cultivated under contract.
AirTractor AT-502XP is a further development of the 502 series. In difference to AT-502A/B this variant has a more powerful engine, a four-blade propeller, larger fuel tank and subsequently larger range.
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Tashkent – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it is establishing a permanent presence in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, opening a new office and preparing for the launch of a Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) in the country before the end of the year.
Uzbekistan is a growing market that is taking a leading position in Central Asia for passenger and cargo traffic. The IATA office and BSP in Uzbekistan will provide strategic support to grow air travel through boosting aviation safety and operational efficiency. With the opening of our office, IATA experts will be more available to assist airlines and airports to implement global standards in safety and operations,said Rafael Schvartzman, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Europe.
Importantly, the BSP will give access to airlines to cost-effectively process financial transactions globally while enabling global product distribution. This provides greater opportunity to grow international connectivity. Aviation in Uzbekistan currently generates some 0.9% of national GDP and creates more than 128,000 jobs. With the right government policies in place, there is scope for this contribution to grow substantially. IATA looks forward to being a proactive support in building this future,said Schvartzman.
Uzbekistan is looking to leverage its location in Central Asia to become a key regional hub, offering air connectivity to its neighbors and also links to Asia, the Caucasus, and Europe. IATA’s projected revenue passenger kilometer growth for Uzbekistan over 2024-2050 is 3.3%, slightly higher than the global growth rate of 3.1%. For this potential to be realized several key elements are critical:
The BSP is a worldwide system designed to facilitate and simplify financial transactions between IATA-accredited passenger sales agents and BSP airlines. The BSP tracks and manages sales of air tickets and the financial transactions associated with them across hundreds of airlines and tens of thousands of agents, globally. Access to a BSP offers airlines a significant advantage to manage sales with financial confidence and grow connectivity.
The AIR MARAKANDA company announced Spring Spotting Tour at Samarkand International airport and started to accept applications for it 📸✈️
Professional plane spotters, photographs, videographs and all aviation geeks and amateurs are kindly invited to see the airport inside from an unique side and memorize bright moments of the aviation life.
Participant are to visit special locations of the airport, make exclusive photos of aircrafts and spend time diving to a true aviation atmosphere.
Please kindly fill the form for a participation request.
❗️Participant's amount is limited.
⏳ The application period is till April 30 incl.
