Airbus has announced to have received an order for 12 A320neo Family aircraft (eight A320neo and four A321neo) from Uzbekistan Airways, the national carrier of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The newly ordered aircraft will join Uzbekistan Airways’ current fleet of 17 Airbus A320 Family aircraft. The choice of the engines for the newly ordered aircraft will be made by the airline at a later stage.
“The contract signed with Airbus is a new step in our fleet modernization strategy aimed at offering our passengers the most modern and comfortable aircraft. At the same time these new fuel efficient A320neo Family aircraft will help us to further expand and strengthen our footprint in Central Asia as well as develop our domestic and international network”, said Ilhom Makhkamov, Chairman of the Board, Uzbekistan Airways.