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Transportation Network Development of transport communications between the states from ancient times was one of the basic ways for unification of nations, development of economy, mutual enrichment of cultures and, finally, made a significant impact on peaceful and harmonious development of mankind in its strides forward. The territory of present Uzbekistan lies at the heart of "The Great Silk Road" and precisely the shortest transport corridors from Europe to Asia passed through this route. Situated in the centre of the region, Uzbekistan is objectively said to play a vital role of geopolitical bridge in relations between the countries of the West and East. Utilization of Uzbekistan’s geographical location on crossroads between the West and East, and also the North and South of the Euro-Asian continent, opens an opportunity for many countries of the Euro-Asian continent to access the overland continuous and safe transport communication. Having the developed networks of railways and highways, a complex of the international airports, the airways which pass the territory of the country in latitudinal and longitudinal directions for international and, first of all, transit transportations, Uzbekistan possesses huge transport potential and is capable to utilize national transit resources for ensuring the Euro-Asian communications and meet the demands of the country in transportations of passengers and cargoes in all kinds of transport. In questions of attraction of transit cargoes, the international transport terminals and the centers of logistics should be given special emphasis. These centers should coordinate activity of various types of transports which are rather important in the conditions of the countries of the Central Asia with no access to the sea. Accordingly, the logistical centers should be established alongside the main transit corridors, and also on borders between the states of the region and, in effect, fulfill the functions of so-called "dry ports". The International logistics center being projected now in Tashkent is unique in Central Asia and should serve as transshipment and transit-transfer base for all kinds of cargoes on regional transport corridors. Transport infrastructure Modernization and development of transport infrastructure, construction of new transport corridors are the important section of attraction of investments. All types of transport have been developed in the republic. Today the length of railways comprises 6,5 thousands km. Density of railway network in the republic is the highest in the Central Asia. Automobile transport plays significant role in shipment of cargoes and passengers. During years of reforms over 43,5 thd. km. of highways were constructed and put into operation, 97% of them have a hard covering. The Uzbekistan Railways existing network of railways and roads connects the most remote regions and uninhabited areas of the country to major centers, providing access to international transport systems and basic natural mineral and raw materials resources in the country. The country has prioritized its international system of transportation creating reliable short distance transport lines, providing access to the neighboring countries and the rest of the world. The railway line passing through Tedgen - Serahs – Meshhed, an integrated part of the Trans Asian line connecting Beijing and Istanbul is in operation. Since 2000 this line is to transport goods in both directions totaling 6-8 million tons and possibly doubling this capacity. Transportation along this corridor provides Uzbekistan with additional foreign trade relations with Eastern countries of the Asia-Pacific Ocean regions, West Turkey and some European countries. An import contribution towards the development to transportation in the country is the TRASECA Project implemented by the TACIS Program (European Community Technical Assistance for the CIS), which provides for the construction of the Trans-Caucases main line passing through the Central Asian countries of Azerbaijan, Georgia and the Black Sea ports. In addition to building a new railway, Uzbekistan takes part in the project to construct a road connecting Andijan, Osh, Irkeshtam and Kashgar. This road will provide access to China and Pakistan. The road will continue through Bukhara, Seraks, Meshhed, Teheran, Termez, Heart, Kandagar and Karachi, providing access to the Indian Ocean. This corridor makes the distance to EEC countries 3 times shorter. The establishment and strengthening of these trans-continental main-lines provide favorable conditions for foreign economic relations for Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries. The expansion of transit passenger and cargo transportation connects Uzbekistan to Asian-Pasific Ocean region countries such as India and China and Near East countries such Turkey as well as Europe. These so-called “new routes” practically coincide with the routes of the Great Silk Road. These routes provide opportunities to develop regular tourist and cultural relations with numerous countries of the world as it did so long ago. At the country’s expense, 2 large strategically important main lines between Navoi, Uchkuduk, Sultanoizdag and Nukus were built totaling a length of 342 km. Another line was built connecting Guzar, Baysun, Kumkurgan with a total length of 233 km. These new projects will provide access to some of the richest natural mineral resources in the country, decrease transportation expenses inside the country and provide access to sea ports and international destinations. “Uzbekistan Airways” NAC Uzbekistan Airways is the state airline of Uzbekistan, which provides aviation needs for the national economy. Uzbekistan Airways National Air Company (NAC) was founded on January 28, 1992 in accordance with a Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov. Soon after the airline's establishment the development of the state civil aviation program has begun. The program included complete reconstruction of new airport terminal complexes, re-equipping of airports in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) requirements and establishment of a base for training professional staff. Today Uzbekistan Airways is the leading carrier in the Central Asian region. Uzbekistan Airways keeps a sound position on the international market and provides high quality competitive services. During the years of operation our company has been awarded the International fund for Aviation Safety Diploma and a Certificate from Airports International Association and "Euromarket-2000". We operate scheduled flights to more than forty cities of the world including America, Europe, Middle East, Southeast, Central Asia and the CIS. Uzbekistan Airways continues to establish long-term and reliable business contacts, to increase the number of countries where its aircraft flies to and to improve its services. It makes our company one of the world's dynamic airlines. Memorable events in our history 1992 New international routes are opened to London, Delhi, Karachi, Kuala-Lumpur, Tel-Aviv, Beijing 1993-1994 The airline begins to operate the first A310-300 aircraft Routes are opened to Frankfurt, Bangkok, Athens, Manchester and Seoul. 1995-1996: The company acquires the first long-distance aircraft Boeing-767 A new transcontinental route to New York is opened. 1997 Uzbekistan Airways has been awarded the International fund for Aviation Safety Diploma "For Excellence in Flight Safety"; the company acquires a new medium-range aircraft RJ-85 1998 The maintenance organization of Uzbekistan Airways receives the European Quality Certificate JAR-145 which makes it possible to render technical servicing for the western-made liners in the C-check volume New flights to Paris and Dacca 1999 Three new Boing-757s added to the company's fleet The first charter flight from Nagoya, Japan was carried out. 2000 Uzbekistan Airways was awarded with a prize of Euromarket-2000 New flights to Rome, Birmingham and Amritsar were opened. 2001 The company starts to operate new scheduled flight to Osaka. 2002 The maintenance division (plant #243) was renamed into Uzbekistan Airways Technics and performed the first C-check on a Boing-757; 2003 Uzbekistan Airways obtains a new airliner Boeing-767-300ER New international route Tashkent-Hochemin-Hanoi was opened. Tashkent International Airport has won in the contest "Best Airport of CIS Countries-2003". 2004 The company obtains new aircraft Boeing-767-300-ER and three Boeing-767-200s New scheduled flights to Riga, Shanghai and Astana. Samarkand International Airport has won in the contest "Best Airport of CIS Countries-2003". 2005 As a result of our activity in 2005 our company has been awarded the Flight Safety Foundation Diploma and a Recognition Award of the Boeing Company for safety and reliable performance in operation of Boeing airplanes during ten years. Sixteen aircraft of Boeing-767- 300ER, Boeing -757-200, А-310, RJ-85 are successfully operated. The additional morning flights to Moscow are entered. 2006 new flight Tashkent-Urumchi- Tashkent is opened. Our priorities - Safety of flights - World-class service on the ground and in the sky - Consolidation of financial positions on the international market and home carriages - Perfectly trained staff Our fleet Boeing 757-200 Boeing 767-300-ER A 310-300 RJ85 ТU-154 IL114 -100 IL 76-TD Domestic Routes. Choose your flight in Uzbekistan! International Routes. Choose your flight to Uzbekistan! Uzbekistan by Air. Flights to Uzbekistan. Airlines in Uzbekistan.