Uzbekistan Airways Takes Delivery of First Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

Uzbekistan Airways has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.

The delivery flight to Tashkent was used to bring humanitarian aid to patients in hospitals, mother-child clinics, rehabilitation centers and orphanages.

"The delivery of our first Dreamliner marks a new and exciting chapter in our long-standing relationship with Boeing that began back in 1996," said Valeriy Tyan, Director General, Uzbekistan Airways. "We are delighted that as early as in September, passengers of Uzbekistan Airways will be offered a new flight experience and an unmatched level of comfort onboard our Boeing 787 Dreamliner."

Uzbekistan Airways' fleet consists of 34 aircraft, including nine Boeing 767 and six Boeing 757 airplanes.

From its hub at Tashkent International Airport, the airline flies to more than 40 cities around the world. 

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