SolitAir has commenced operations in Uzbekistan, expanding its Central Asian footprint to three republics as the UAE-based B2B, airport-to-airport express middle-mile cargo carrier continues to strengthen connectivity across underserved trade markets.
The airline has added Tashkent International Airport (TAS) and Navoiy International Airport (NVI) to its network, with a particular focus on supporting perishable cargo movements. The new destinations complement SolitAir’s existing Central Asian services to Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan, as well as Almaty and Astana in Kazakhstan.
With the addition of TAS and NVI, SolitAir’s network now spans more than 60 destinations across over 40 countries and three continents — Asia, Africa and Europe. The carrier connects commercially important markets from its base at Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport, with a focus on trade lanes that remain relatively underserved.
Uzbekistan’s growing air cargo activity has further strengthened the case for expanded connectivity. Air transport operators handled 57,200 tonnes of cargo across the country during the first half of 2026, highlighting its growing role as a key air freight market in Central Asia. The increase in volumes has been supported by major infrastructure investments and evolving regional trade patterns.
SolitAir currently operates seven Boeing 737-800 BCF freighters, each offering a cargo capacity of 20 tonnes. Its operations are centred at a 20,440-square-metre cargo hub at Dubai World Central, which has been operational since October 2024. The airline is targeting a fleet of 20 aircraft by the end of 2027.
The carrier holds a UAE GCAA Air Operator’s Certificate, EASA Third Country Operator (TCO) authorisation, ACC3 designation from the Belgian Civil Aviation Authority, and UK CAA TCO certification.
Commenting on the expansion, Hamdi Osman, Founder and CEO of SolitAir, said the new services would add capacity and connectivity to a market with significant air cargo potential.
“In a market handling more than 100,000 tonnes of air cargo annually, SolitAir brings additional capacity and network connectivity across the Global South and Europe, supporting Uzbekistan’s ambitions to further strengthen its position as a Eurasian transport hub,” Osman said.
“At SolitAir, our goal is to support the ambitions of fast-growing yet underserved destinations. Uzbekistan and the wider Central Asian region offer us an important opportunity to contribute to the growth of these markets as we move closer to our vision of providing the Global South with unparalleled connectivity.”
