The national airline of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan Airways (NAC “Uzbekistan Airways”) is selling off the stored aircraft in the framework of the strategy on unification of the aircraft fleet. Put up for sale 18 old cars.
The company intends to sell seven turboprop Il-114-100, released in the period from 1999 to 2013, as well as integrated simulator for this aircraft type. Commercial operation of the regional passenger cars discontinued in may 2018 put For sale two single-aisle Boeing 757-200 (released in 1999) and two wide-body passenger Boeing 767-300ER (released in 2003-2004).
Also, the carrier is selling all of its cargo planes: five transport Il-76TD (issued in the period from 1982 to 1992) and two commercial Boeing 767-300BCF (1996-1997).
The rejuvenation of the fleet, the airline has launched in the framework of the decree of the President of Uzbekistan “on measures On cardinal improvement of the civil aviation of the Republic of Uzbekistan”. Shavkat Mirzieev signed the document in November 2018 this year, Uzbekistan Airways has received two Airbus A320neo, as well as commissioned a fourth and fifth long-haul Boeing 787-8. According to the development plans of the carrier, in 2020, the Park will consist of six cars of this type which will make Uzbekistan Airways leading operator of the Dreamliner aircraft in the CIS.
At the moment, the fleet of Uzbekistan Airways consists exclusively of jet aircraft of Western production Airbus A320 family, Airbus A320neo, Boeing 757, Boeing 767 and Boeing 787-8.
Earlier, referring to the Minister of transport of Uzbekistan Ilkhom Mahkamova portal Podrobno.uz reported that the fleet of airline will replenish small airplanes 70-90 per person, which will operate on the local lines. By 2025, the fleet of the Uzbekistan Airways aircraft, according to officials, will be increased to 38 machines.