Uzbekistan Airways, the flag carrier of the Republic of Uzbekistan, has taken delivery of their first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. They have now become the 66th Dreamliner operator. A 787-8 variant, UK-78701 joined the Uzbekistan Airways fleet at its hub in Tashkent (the capital city). The fleet includes 34 airplanes, which include nine 767 and six 757 aircraft, and fly a network of about 40 destinations.

In addition, Boeing and Uzbekistan Airlines partnered with AmeriCares to deliver humanitarian aid to the country on the delivery flight. The organization supports many health care sectors such as hospitals, mother-child clinics, rehabilitation centers and orphanages. This joins a list of many such aid flights organized by the aerospace giant and the flag carrier airline.

The delivery of our first Dreamliner marks a new and exciting chapter in our long-standing relationship with Boeing that began back in 1996. 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.

– Valeriy Tyan, Director General, Uzbekistan Airways.

This delivery to Uzbekistan Airways is a remarkable moment in our partnership that has a great value for Boeing. Today, we are proud not only to have Uzbekistan join our growing base of 787 customers in the region, but also at the airline’s continued confidence in Boeing’s technology and airplanes over the years.

– Marty Bentrott, vice president of Sales, Middle East, Russia and Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes

Boeing Delivers First 787 Dreamliner to Uzbekistan Airways (PRNewsFoto/Boeing)