SolitAir is strengthening its presence in Central Asia with the launch of two new cargo services to Uzbekistan, adding Tashkent International Airport and Navoiy International Airport to its growing network.
The UAE-based B2B airport-to-airport express middle-mile cargo carrier said the new routes will place particular emphasis on perishable shipments and bring the number of Central Asian republics in its network to three, alongside Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.
Its existing coverage in the region includes Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan, as well as Almaty and Astana in Kazakhstan.
The move into Uzbekistan is part of SolitAir’s wider network expansion across both Central Asia and Africa. In August, the carrier introduced its first charter cargo service between Dubai World Central (DWC) and Manas International Airport in Bishkek, marking its entry into Kyrgyzstan. At the time, SolitAir said the service was intended to give freight forwarders and shippers a direct cargo connection between Dubai and Kyrgyzstan.
The carrier has also been expanding in Africa in recent weeks. In September, it added Port Harcourt in Nigeria and Hargeisa in Somaliland, taking its African network to 20 destinations across 16 countries. A subsequent launch to Accra in Ghana increased the African network to 21 destinations spanning 17 countries.
With Tashkent and Navoiy now added, SolitAir’s overall network extends to more than 60 destinations in more than 40 countries across three continents: Asia, Africa and Europe.
The carrier operates these trade connections through Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport, linking the UAE hub with a growing number of emerging markets.
Uzbekistan routes to target perishable cargo
SolitAir said its new Uzbekistan services will place a particular focus on the movement of perishable goods.
Air transport operators handled 57,200 tonnes of cargo across Uzbekistan during the first half of 2026. Cargo activity during the period was supported mainly by infrastructure investment and shifts in regional trade patterns.
The new services are designed to add airfreight capacity as Uzbekistan continues to develop its role in regional trade and transport.
SolitAir currently operates a fleet of seven Boeing 737-800 BCF freighters. Each aircraft provides 20 tonnes of cargo capacity and operates from the carrier’s 20,440-square-metre cargo hub at Dubai World Central.
The facility has been operational since October 2024, and the airline plans to increase its fleet to 20 aircraft by the end of 2027.
The carrier holds a UAE GCAA Air Operator’s Certificate, EASA Third Country Operator authorisation, ACC3 designation from the Belgian Civil Aviation Authority and UK CAA Third Country Operator certification.
Supporting Uzbekistan’s ambitions as a regional hub
Hamdi Osman, Founder and CEO of SolitAir, said the new services would bring additional cargo capacity and network connectivity to Uzbekistan, a market that handles more than 100,000 tonnes of air cargo annually.
He said the expansion would contribute to Uzbekistan’s ambitions to reinforce its position as a transport hub linking markets across Eurasia.
Osman added that SolitAir’s strategy is centred on supporting rapidly expanding destinations that remain underserved by existing logistics networks. He said Uzbekistan and the wider Central Asian region represent an opportunity for the carrier to contribute to the continued development of these markets.
