Uzbekistan Airways
IATA HY	ICAO UZB	Callsign Uzbek
Founded		1992
Hubs		Tashkent Int'l Airport
Member lounge		(no member lounges)
Fleet size		81
Destinations		56
Parent company		Uzbekistan Airways
Headquarters		Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Key people
Website: http://www.uzairways.cn

Uzbekistan Airways Boeing 757-200

Uzbekistan Airways (Uzbekistan Havo Yullary) (IATA: HY, ICAO: UZB, and Callsign: Uzbek) is the state airline of Uzbekistan. Image File history File links Uzbekistan_Airways_logo. ... IATA airline designators, sometimes called IATA reservation codes, are two-character codes assigned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to the worlds airlines in accordance with the provisions of Resolution 762. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with ICAO airline code. ... Most airlines employ a distinctive and internationally recognised call sign that is normally spoken during airband radio transmissions as a prefix to the flight number. ... An airline hub is an airport that an airline uses as a transfer point to get passengers to their intended destination. ... Yuzhny Airport (IATA: TAS, ICAO: UTTT), also known as Tashkent Yuzhny Airport, is located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. ... An airport lounge is a lounge owned by a particular airline (or jointly operated by several carriers). ... Tashkent Tashkent (Uzbek: , Russian: , English: ) is the current capital of Uzbekistan and also of Tashkent Province. ... Uzbekistan Airways Boeing 757-200 (VP-BUD) landing at London (Heathrow) Airport in August 2004. ... Uzbekistan Airways Boeing 757-200 (VP-BUD) landing at London (Heathrow) Airport in August 2004. ... IATA airline designators, sometimes called IATA reservation codes, are two-character codes assigned by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to the worlds airlines in accordance with the provisions of Resolution 762. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with ICAO airline code. ... Most airlines employ a distinctive and internationally recognised call sign that is normally spoken during airband radio transmissions as a prefix to the flight number. ...

History

Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Uzbek President Islam Karimov in 1992 ordered the construction of a state airline. Uzbekistan Airways was formed with the intention of rebuilding the country's airports and transport infrastructure. Also planned from the outset was a strong presence in the international flight industry. This was characterised by the airline's maiden flight being from Tashkent to London, rather than a small domestic route. Islam Karimov Islam Abduganievich Karimov (in modern Uzbek: Islom Karimov, Russian: Ислам Абдуганиевич Каримов) (born January 30, 1938) has been the President of Uzbekistan since 1991. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... Tashkent Tashkent (Uzbek: , Russian: , English: ) is the current capital of Uzbekistan and also of Tashkent Province. ... London (pronounced ) is the capital city of the United Kingdom and the largest city of England (strangely, England has no constitutional existence within the United Kingdom, and therefore cannot be said to have a capital). ...

Domestic flights were launched using aircraft formally belonging to Aeroflot. When international routes became top priority, Airbus planes were leased, starting in 1993. The international fleet now uses a mixture of Boeing and Airbus airplanes. Aeroflot Airbus A319 at Berlin Aeroflot — Russian Airlines (Russian:Аэрофлот — Российские авиалинии), or Aeroflot (Аэрофло́т; literally air fleet), is the Russian national airline and the biggest carrier in Russia. ... Airbus S.A.S. is a leading aircraft manufacturer based in Toulouse, France. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA, TYO: 7661 ) is an aerospace and defense corporation headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. ... Airbus S.A.S. is a leading aircraft manufacturer based in Toulouse, France. ...

Uzbekistan Airways serves almost 50 destinations worldwide and at home from Tashkent. The airline owns 11 airports, 5 of which have International status. Uzbekistan Airways is not part of any partnerships or alliances. Tashkent Tashkent (Uzbek: , Russian: , English: ) is the current capital of Uzbekistan and also of Tashkent Province. ...

Uzbekistan Airways Technics - provides all types of technical services for aircraft IL-76, IL-62, AN-2, YAK-42 and aircraft engines Аn-25, ТА-6А, ТА-8. A-, B-, C-, D-, IL-Check of Boeing 767, Boeing 757, Airbus 310, RJ-85. An Il-76 serving Aeroflot The Ilyushin Il-76, NATO codename Candid, is a 4-engined heavy transport aircraft in widespread use in eastern Europe and Africa. ... The Ilyushin Il-62 is a long range airliner which is similar in appearance to the Vickers VC-10, which was built in 1967. ... Antonov An-2. ... The three engined Yakovlev Yak-42 was designed as a replacement for the twin engined Tupolev Tu-134 jet. ...

Destinations

Main article: Uzbekistan Airways destinations

Since its formation, Uzbekistan Airways has mainly aimed its passenger service at Western Europe and other international locations. Most flights to international locations operate from Tashkent, although regional international services do exist. Since its formation, Uzbekistan Airways has mainly aimed its passenger service at Western Europe and other international locations. ... A common understanding of Western Europe in modern times. ... Tashkent Tashkent (Uzbek: , Russian: , English: ) is the current capital of Uzbekistan and also of Tashkent Province. ...

Fleet

As of August 2006 the Uzbekistan Airways fleet includes: 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• 3 Airbus A310-300
• 3 Avro RJ85
• 6 Boeing 757-200
• 4 Boeing 767-300ER
• 11 Antonov An-24
• 5 Ilyushin Il-62M
• 14 Ilyushin Il-76TD
• 10 Ilyushin Il-86
• 1 Ilyushin Il-114
• 1 Ilyushin Il-114-100
• 10 Tupolev Tu-154B
• 3 Tupolev Tu-154M
• 10 Yakovlev Yak-40^[1]

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References

1. ^ Flight International, 3-9 October 2006

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External links

• Uzbekistan Flights
• Uzbekistan Airways
• Uzbekistan Airways Passenger Opinions