Central Asia

AJet NW26 Ankara – Central Asia Service Increases

Published at 0400PDT / 1100GMT 01OCT26 AJet during Northern winter 2026/27 season plans to increase service between Ankara and Central Asia, as selected routes saw frequency increases, based on schedule filing comparison 30AUG26 vs 27SEP26.

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Uzbekistan takes delivery of its first Embraer C-390 Millennium

© Embraer The Uzbekistan Air Force has taken delivery of its first Embraer C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft, becoming the first operator of the type in Central Asia.

Embraer hands over Uzbekistan’s first C-390 transport aircraft

Embraer has delivered the first C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft to the Uzbekistan Air Force.

Aviation24.be•André Orban25 Sept

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Jupiter Jet leases Boeing 757 Freighter from AerSale

AerSale said that it had leased a Boeing 757-200PCF freighter to Kazakhstan-based cargo airline Jupiter Jet as the carrier expands its regional and international freight operations.

AviTrader•Heike Tamm17 Sept

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Pakistan Airlines Boeing 777 is declaring an emergency on approach to Manchester

A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Boeing 777 bound for Manchester Airport declared a general emergency shortly after crossing into British airspace on Wednesday.

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Hyderabad to get direct flight to Central Asia

Uzbekistani carrier, Centrum Air will start its second Indian gateway on September 28, 2026, with the launch of Hyderabad to Tashkent, twice weekly on the A320neo.

NetworkThoughts•Network Thoughts16 Sept

My Freighter launches daily Liège cargo flights, strengthening Central Asia connections

Uzbek cargo airline My Freighter will begin daily freight services from Liège Airport in Belgium in August 2026, significantly expanding cargo links between Europe and Central Asia.

Aviation24.be•André Orban25 Jul

AirAsia MOVE adds four new direct airline partners in Q2 2026

AirAsia MOVE (MOVE), Asia’s leading travel booking app, expanded its global connectivity in the second quarter of 2026 with the addition of four direct airline partners, namely Oman Air, Uzbekistan Airways, FitsAir and Hainan Airlines – strengthening…

Breaking Travel News29 Jun

ASL Airlines Belgium launches new Liege–Karaganda (Kazakhstan) freighter service

ASL Airlines Belgium has inaugurated a new direct cargo route linking Liege Airport and Sary-Arka Airport in Karaganda, Kazakhstan, further strengthening air freight connectivity between Europe and Central Asia.

Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jun

Emirates launches 777F service to Kazakhstan

Emirates will start operating a weekly 777F service to Almaty International Airport in Kazakhstan on June 16, marking the combination carrier’s entry into the Central Asia market.

Cargo Facts•Robert Luke10 Jun

AutoFlight completes Kazakhstan demo flights

AutoFlight has successfully completed the first ton-class eVTOL demonstration flight in Alatau City, Kazakhstan – marking the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) Urban Air Mobility (UAM) flight in Central Asia.

HeliHub•Gwen Wilson1 Jun