TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, February 10. Uzbekistan
is gearing up to ramp up the number of flights at Navoi
International Airport, aiming to soar to 7,000 flights annually by
2030, a leap of 2.3 times the current figure, Trend reports via the
Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan.
The measures are outlined in a decree signed by President
Shavkat Mirziyoyev titled “On measures to improve the efficiency of
Navoi International Airport.”
According to the document, passenger traffic at the airport is
expected to reach 150,000 passengers annually by 2030, while cargo
volumes are projected to rise to 45,000 tons per year.
The decree also provides for the airport to be removed from the
management of UzAirports, allowing it to independently expand the
range of additional services and set tariffs for aircraft refueling
and fuel storage.
Measures to enhance Navoi International Airport's efficiency aim
to establish it as a key regional cargo hub via infrastructure
modernization, "porto-franco" customs zones, and increased
operational autonomy. Initiatives include ramping up cargo handling
to over 20,000 tons, attracting over 25 airlines, and expanding
non-aviation services by 50%.
Plans involve expanding fuel storage and aircraft maintenance
capabilities, creating a free customs zone, investing in
energy-efficient infrastructure, and increasing operational
independence by separating from Uzbekistan Airports JSC. Training
programs will be set up in collaboration with international
aviation institutes.
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