Airbus 330, which arrived at the Uzbekistan Airways fleet on April 21, today has operated its first flight on the Tashkent-Istanbul-Tashkent route.
There were 14 business class and 223 economy class passengers on the aircraft board.
We remind you that flights from Tashkent to Istanbul are conducted every day.
On April 21, 2023, a solemn meeting of the first of two Airbus A330 aircraft, which Uzbekistan Airways plans to use for commercial operation in 2023-2024, took place at the Tashkent International Airport named after Islam Karimov.
Airbus A330 is a long-haul aircraft. The salon is designed for 266 passengers, of which 18 seats are in business class and 248 in economy. Flight range – up to 12,000 km. The length of the aircraft is 58.37 m. The wingspan is 60.3 m.
The airliner at the capital’s airport was traditionally greeted with a water arch, under the sounds of karnai-surnai (national Uzbek musical instruments), and beautiful national dances. The solemn ceremony was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Transport, management and employees of Uzbekistan Airways JSC, media representatives and airspotters.