The courier airline SolitAir, based in Dubai, has expanded its route network to include the international airports of Tashkent and Navoi in Uzbekistan.
The new cargo flights connect the Uzbek airports with the airline's main hub—Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central). According to the carrier, this expansion is intended to meet the growing demand for transporting perishable goods and strengthen the company's position in Central Asia.
Before entering the Uzbek market, SolitAir already operated flights to Bishkek, Almaty, and Astana. The airline noted that the development of air cargo transportation in the region is occurring against the backdrop of investments in transport infrastructure and changing trade flows.
In the first half of 2026, 57,200 tons of cargo were handled by air carriers in Uzbekistan. SolitAir views these figures as evidence of the country's increasing significance in the Central Asian air cargo market.
SolitAir founder and CEO Khamdi Osman stated the company's intention to provide additional capacity in a market that handles over 100,000 tons of air freight annually. He added that the network expansion should help improve transport connectivity between Global South countries and Europe, as well as support Uzbekistan's plans to strengthen its role as an Eurasian transport hub.
With the addition of Uzbekistan, SolitAir's network now covers more than 60 destinations in over 40 countries, including Asia, Africa, and Europe. The airline operates seven Boeing 737-800 cargo aircraft, each capable of carrying up to 20 tons of cargo. It is planned that the fleet will be increased to 20 aircraft by the end of 2027.
The carrier holds an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (UAE GCAA), an EASA third-country operator authorization, an ACC3 status from the Belgian Civil Aviation Authority, and a TCO certificate from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA).
