18.05.2018

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, on his return from Washington, inspected the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Tashkent international airport.

The Dreamliner is capable of making non-stop flights up to 14 thousand kilometers. The airplane is made of composite materials, which ensures fuel efficiency. Smart technology and comfortable interior create modern amenities for passengers.

Earlier, Uzbekistan Havo Yollari (Uzbekistan Airways) purchased two such aircraft. According to the instruction of the President of the country, given in February this year, another Dreamliner was purchased in a short time. At the end of the official visit of the Head of the state to the United States, this liner has been delivered to our country.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspected the aircraft, got acquainted with its capabilities and conditions for service. He noted the need to increase the volume of passenger transportation by the National Air Company, creating even greater amenities.

As reported by the Uzbekistan Airways, an agreement was signed between the national carrier and the American company "Boeing", in Washington, DC. The aircraft fleet will be replenished with two more Dreamliners in 2019 and in 2020.