Turkmenistan Fleet Expansion and Modernization Turkmenistan Airlines has made significant strides in modernizing and expanding its cargo fleet. In March 2023, the airline took delivery of its first Airbus A330-200P2F cargo aircraft, marking Central Asia’s first Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) converted widebody. This aircraft, registered as EZ-F429, arrived in Ashgabat in May 2023. This acquisition is part of Turkmenistan’s […]
Air Cargo Review – Central Asia and Caucasus – Part Three
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan is undergoing a transformative journey in developing its cargo aviation sector, driven by strategic initiatives, infrastructure improvements, international collaborations, and regulatory reforms aimed at enhancing the country’s position as a pivotal hub for air cargo in Central Asia. Growth and Expansion Cargo Volume and Fleet Expansion In December 2023, Marat Karabayev, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Transport, outlined […]
Air Cargo Review – Central Asia and Caucasus – Part One
Development of Air Cargo The Central Asia, the Caspian region, and the Caucasus regions are witnessing a significant transformation in their air cargo sectors, driven by strategic investments, infrastructure enhancements, and international collaborations. This rapid development is underscored by the bi-annual International Central Asia Aviation Summit, which in April 2024 brought together over 200 aviation professionals from […]