Silk Avia takes delivery of the first new ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft in Central Asia
Silk Avia takes delivery of the first new ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft in Central Asia
Dark/light mode (02/20/24) Uzbekistan's Silk Avia took delivery of its first new ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft.
The ATR 72-600, which was delivered by ATR to Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) in December 2023, is part of an order for five new ATR 72-600 aircraft, two of which will be provided by NAC and three directly from the manufacturer. .
Silk Avia ATR 72-600
“We warmly welcome Silk Avia to the ATR family,” said Alexis Vidal, senior vice president of commercial at ATR. “Their selection of the ATR 72-600 marks an important step as we begin our operations in the promising market of Uzbekistan and Central Asia in general. Silk Avia will play a pioneering role in demonstrating the enormous benefits that affordable, low-emission regional aviation can offer this dynamic region. Our advanced ATR 72-600 turboprops are the ideal solution to connect communities and boost the national economy through their efficiency and flexibility. I look forward to following their progress and growth for many years to come.”
Silk Avia, now part of Uzbekistan Airways, will integrate the five new aircraft into its existing ATR fleet, enhancing the airline's ability to serve a wider range of destinations and meet growing demand for efficient, low-cost regional air travel. emissions.
Silk Avia's ATR 72-600 aircraft can carry up to 70 passengers and has a range of up to 1,400 kilometers.
“Silk Avia has set itself the ambitious goal of becoming the leader in air transport on the country's domestic routes,” said Shukhrat Judaykulov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Uzbekistan Airways. “Silk Avia plans to constantly expand its route network, increase the number of flights and operate them efficiently using the new ATR 72-600. This type of aircraft will help provide the necessary conditions for a comfortable flight. Furthermore, our common goal, the goal of New Uzbekistan, is to make flights affordable and develop domestic tourism in the country. “It will undoubtedly be achieved through flights in ATR turboprop aircraft.”
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