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On 3 September 2026 Urgench International Airport welcomed the first flight by Kazakh low-cost airline FlyArystan on a new Almaty — Urgench — Almaty route. As per usual, the first arriving aircraft was welcomed in Urgench with a solemn water salute.

Flights on the new route will be operated twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays.

The launch of the direct air service to Almaty expands route network of Urgench airport and accelerates development of travel between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan for personal, business reasons as well as tourism. New flight direction will also improve availability of transportation to Xorazm region and the city of Khiva, which is considered to be one of the most important cultural centers of Uzbekistan.

FlyArystan is a Kazakh low-cost airline, which is fully owned by Air Asatna group. The company started its operations in May of 2019. Until now, the airline had already been performing flights to other airport in Uzbekistan, namely on Almaty — Samarkand and Astana — Tashkent routes.

On 27 August 2026 Nordwind Airlines🇷🇺 began operating regular flights between Samarkand and Kazan.

Flights will be operated weekly on Thursdays according to the following timetable:
Kazan → Samarkand
Arrival at 04:55

Samarkand → Kazan
Departure at 06:00

Launch of the new flight will facilitate easier movement between two cities and adds to the route network of Samarkand International Airport. Now passengers have another way of direct travel from Uzbekist to Russia.

In the morning of 24 August 2026 first out of two new Airbus A321neo aircrafts for FlyOne Asia landed at Tashkent airport🇺🇿. The airplane was welcomed with a water salute, while spotters photographed its arrival from many different angles.

The Airbus A321-271NX aircraft with construction number 12330 had made its first flight in the beginning of 2025 and was delivered to Spirit Airlines🇺🇸 under the registration N742NK. After the airline had suspended its flights in May of 2026 the airframe had spent a couple of month at Dothan Regional Airport (DHN), where it was later painted in Uzbek air carrier's striking blue livery. Notably, the delivery on DHN-BGR-KEF-CAI-TAS route has been crewed by a father and a son – Captain Steve Giordano and first officer – Tyler Giordano.

In the near future the airplane will receive new registration number UK32127 and will begin operating flights form Tashkent to different cities in CIS and European countries.

On 10 August 2026 the first regular flight on Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Tashkent (TAS) route by Etihad 🇦🇪 was welcomed at Tashkent International airport.

Airbus A320 with registration number A6-EIS landed at 01:46 and was solemnly welcomed with a water salute, passengers and crew with traditional treats.

Flights will be operated daily on Airbus A320 aircrafts, providing passengers with an easy connection between the capitals of Uzbekistan and UAE.

Etihad Airways is the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, which was founded in 2003 and is based at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The company operates a large route network and is widely recognized as one of the world's leading airlines. Etihad is often awarded high ratings for flight safety and high quality passenger service. Furthermore, the airline consistently ranks among the largest carriers of the world and has a four-star certificate for quality from a British independent agency Skytrax.

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

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.

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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)